Gold panning demonstration in Barkerville
Barkerville

Barkerville hits 150 years

Gold miners are remembered and celebrated in Barkerville Historic Town, which marks 150 years in 2012.

Three girls dressed in period costume at Historic O'Keefe Ranch
Vernon

Engaging with B.C. history

Historic O’Keefe ranch boasts a vibrant legacy.

pizza on a cutting board
RV Cuisine

Taco Grilled Pizza

The promise of pizza is guaranteed to please the fussiest eaters, and when we make it from scratch—and grill it on the barbecue—it's a golden opportunity to give them quality, good taste, nutrition and fun.

by NewsCanada
St Eugene building in Cranbrook, BC
Cranbrook

Cranbrook’s main attractions

This B.C. community will keep you busy and entertained.

Cranbrook

A million little fishies

As far as family-friendly activities go, a visit to the Kootenay Trout Hatchery near Cranbrook, B.C., is a good bet.

A man and woman wearing blue and white sweaters stand in front of the ocean.
RV News

They love RVing

It was work in road construction that first got Keith and Sheila Webster interested in RVing. Now their RV is genuinely their home away from home. Sheila keeps a blog that is aptly titled We Love RVing. 

A mother and three kids dressed in costume with the mountains in the background.
Cranbrook

Unearthing the riches

I grew up near Fort Steele, B.C., and I’ve crossed the Wild Horse Creek many times on my horse. Each time I have done so, I think about the early pioneers who came to this area on horseback to find their fortunes. 

by Kirsten Armledar
two people in the mountains of Fernie BC
Fernie

Stop and take it all in

Fernie is an all-round winning destination with arts, recreation and other exciting tourism draws.

lady sliding down a zipline like the one that will be added in Fernie BC
Fernie

What’s new in Fernie?

This tourism-based community is bursting with new businesses, opportunities and adventures for visitors.

people at Fort Steele, BC getting a wagon ride.
Cranbrook

History comes alive in Cranbrook

This Kootenay city has plenty of historical sites that are well worth exploring.

two female artists playing with some paints at 4Cats in Nelson, BC
RV News

Find your inner artist

Visit these visual and performance art venues in B.C. and get a feel for the creativity of the Kootenays.

people soaking in Radium hot Springs
RV News

Take a Kootenay hot springs tour

These are some of the hottest spots in the Kootenay region—literally!

RV News

A dream come true: camping in the U.K.

We've heard from this blogger before: she and her husband left high-tech jobs to travel the world in their Airstream. In this installment, Kitrina Bryant tells us what it's like to explore England from a rented motorhome.

by Kitrina Bryant
Idaho Peak near New Denver BC in the Slocan Valley
RV News

Hiking in the Kootenays

Visitors to the Kootenays are fortunate enough to have a plethora of hiking trails to explore in the vicinity—see paths lined with wildflowers, waterfall canyons and other stunning sights.

RV Living

Is that you in the RV?

There are many things to consider when you decide to change to the full-time RV lifestyle. But don't forget: there is no wrong decision.

RV News

An odyssey around North America in a double-decker motorhome

Their misadventures include blown tires, getting stuck partway on a Mississippi ferry and crushing a tailpipe. But these fulltimers love their nomadic lifestyle aboard a 40-foot, two-level motorhome.

by Denis Begin