British Columbia Canada Blog

Bed and Breakfasts are like a home away from home because you get the comfort of an environment that’s familiar to you without having to lift even a finger.  British Columbia offers numerous B&B’s allowing travellers to relax and getaway from it all, whether it’s for a long weekend or even a romantic vacation. 

There’s nothing better then waking up in a cozy British Columbia B&B with sun shining and the smell of coffee and fresh french toast in the air.  Below are some popular B&B locations in British Columbia:

• Harrison Hot Springs
• Chilliwack
• Victoria
• Pender Island
• Nanaimo
• Peachland
• Smithers
• Mcbride
• Cranbrook

As you can see from the cities above, no matter what region of British Columbia you are in travelling in, you are sure to find a Bed and Breakfast for your next accommodation stop.

Summer season is at its full swing in British Cloumbia and time for tourists to enjoy some BC adventure. Well, why not visit, Lytton ?

Lytton is located at the convergence of the mighty Fraser River and its largest tributary, the Thompson River and is popularly known as ”The Rafting Capital of Canada“. Several commercial rafting companies offer guided White Water rafting opportunities to the visitors. Other adventures in this area of British Columbia include: Hiking, Camping and Fishing.

Distance from Major Towns:

•  65 miles (104 km) north of Hope, British Columbia 

• 141 miles (227 kms) from Kelowna, British Columbia

• 160 miles (258 kms) from Vancouver, British Columbia

• 488 miles (786 km) from Calgary, Alberta

• 233 miles (374 km) from Seattle, Washington

 Top 5 Attractions in and around Lytton include:

1. Relaxing in Caboose Park and enjoying Cisco Bridge across the Fraser

2. 8 Major Rapids between stretch of Spences Bridge and Lytton

3. Hiking or Camping in Golden Pan Provincial Park, Skihist Provincial Park and Stein Valley Heritage Park 

4. Check out Lytton JellyRoll -An interesting Geological Anomaly

5. Visit Siska Art Gallery and Band Museum

There is another reason to visit Silver Star in British Columbia. I am talking about Paintball scene that is about to take off at Silver Star tomorrow: June 26th 2008. According to the Weather forecast, it will be 35 degrees in the valley this Canada Day long weekend so perfect time to go out and have fun with friends.

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BC Activities

Accommodation Thompson Okanagan

Have you been to the largest craft sale in Western Canada in the lovely Okanagan? Well, if no then don’t miss the opportunity to visit Vernon, BC this year for Creative Chaos Craft show. The craft show will take place at Vernon Recreation Centre (located on 3310-37th Avenue.)

The show has more than 200 local artists. I personally enjoy food stalls, performing arts and other creative activities. Also, admission to the show is absouletly free. So, get ready for some cretaive fun.

2008 Craft show dates are:

Friday, June 6th 2008: 10.00 am to 9.00 pm

Saturday, June 7th 2008: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm

Sunday, June8th 2008; 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

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BC Activities
Thompson Okanagan
Okanagan Craft Show