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An image of two female cyclists on a trestle bridge in Myra Canyon near Kelowna, BC.
The views are amazing when you’re cycling in Myra Canyon.
Articles, British Columbia, Canada, Canada Provinces, Hike, Things To Do, Travel Inspiration

Myra Canyon Trail – An Amazing Adventure

The Myra Canyon Trail is one of the most stunningly beautiful half-day cycling or hiking excursions in Canada. As I cycled across the first wooden trestle bridge, I gazed out at the canyon and I was blown away. It was one of the most amazing views I have ever seen on two wheels. This scenic section of the historic Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) Trail runs through a dramatic canyon and it takes cyclists and hikers through two tunnels and across 18 trestle bridges. This former rail line was built through the canyon between 1912 and 1914 and was used as an active railway line for many years. When it was discontinued as a railway line, local volunteers converted it into …

Debbie Olsen
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An image of a hiker in the Purcell Mountains near Purcell Mountain Lodge in British Columbia, Canada.
An image of a hiker in the Purcell Mountains near Purcell Mountain Lodge in British Columbia, Canada.
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Purcell Mountain Lodge – Paradise in Summer and Winter

As we came to the top of a ridge in the bald hills near British Columbia’s northern Purcell Mountains, our guide, Beth Purser, who was leading a yoga retreat at Purcell Mountain Lodge, asked us all to take part in a meditative yoga exercise. She just asked us to pay attention to every detail of the stunning landscape around us. As a writer, I’m used to paying attention to details, but when I actually focused my efforts on the sounds, sights and smells around me, I was surprised by how much I had been missing. I noticed all the different shades of green, the glistening dew on pine needles and the high-pitched squeak of a nearby ground squirrel. And when …

Debbie Olsen
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An image of two women standing on Mystic Beach, Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
Mystic Beach is an amazing hike with spectacular views.
Articles, British Columbia, Canada, Canada Provinces, Hike, Outdoor Adventure, Things To Do

Experiencing Mystic Beach on Vancouver Island

Mystic beach is a hidden oasis located on the southern coast of Vancouver Island. One visit to this beach and it’s clear why it was given its name. With a short but beautiful trail through the ancient forest of Juan de Fuca Provincial Park and a waterfall cascading off a cliff onto the beach shore, you are sure to gain an experience with the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation in British Columbia’s natural paradise. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Getting to Mystic Beach on Vancouver Island Mystic beach is located about …

Kelsey Olsen
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An image of a couple and a dog at Halfway River Hot Springs in British Columbia, Canada.
An image of a couple and a dog at Halfway River Hot Springs in British Columbia, Canada.
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Halfway Hot Springs – A Natural Oasis

The phrase “hidden gem” gets used too often, but there are times when it really fits. Halfway Hot Springs in the Kootenay region of British Columbia is a secluded, undeveloped off-the-beaten-path set of natural hot springs that really are a hidden gem. These hot springs are different from other hot springs, because they are rustic, rugged and all natural. They are very popular in summer. We visited them in early spring when there was still snow on the ground. Getting to these hot springs was challenging, but it was well worth the effort to soak in the serenity and beauty of Halfway Hot Springs. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of …

Kelsey Olsen
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An image of a couple holding a sturgeon in a river.
An image of a couple holding a sturgeon in a river.
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Fraser River Sturgeon – How to Catch a 50-Year-Old Virgin Sturgeon

“This one’s a virgin!” our guide Chad pronounced as he scanned the body of the 39-kg (86 pound) white sturgeon we had just pulled out of the mighty Fraser River in British Columbia. Fortunately for the fish, he wasn’t referring to sexual status, but to the fact that it had never been caught and tagged before. When I asked him to estimate the age of the massive fish, Chad said he figured it was about 50 years old. Our guide carefully examined the fish, recorded several measurements and then placed a tiny electronic PIT tag just under the skin using a special needle. Then we gently lowered the fish back into the water and watched it swim away. There are …

Debbie Olsen
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