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It's no secret. British Columbia has some of the best provincial campgrounds in Canada. Here's a list of our favorite campgrounds and camping BC. (via thetravellingmom.ca)

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The Best Campgrounds and Camping in British Columbia

By Claudia

It’s no secret. British Columbia has some of the most well-designed, best-located provincial (state) campgrounds anywhere in North America. We’ve camped all over this great land (and in the south too), and those of us living and camping in BC know how lucky we are to have this all at our doorstep. The firewood may no longer be free, but camping remains the cheapest and most fun family holiday you can have (without crashing at your parents’ cottage – but where’s…

Six Adventurous Activities for Families in Parksville, British Columbia

By Claudia

Travelling with the kids to the Parksville Qualicum Beach area of Vancouver Island – or Oceanside as it’s also known – is an annual ritual for us. It’s a beautiful area of British Columbia, has family-friendly amenities and accommodations galore, and the pace of life is laid back and re-energizing for visitors of all ages. Whether you only have a long weekend or an entire week to plan a family getaway, these six adventurous activities in Parksville Qualicum Beach will remind you…

Family Friendly Parksville + Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island

By Claudia

I always find that my body relaxes when it realizes it’s on Vancouver Island. There’s an ‘Island time’ feeling for me, as soon as we drive off of the ferry. The pace of life is not as rushed as other places, such as in Metro Vancouver, that’s a welcome thing. Travelling here as a family at least once a year, we appreciate and value this special atmosphere of relaxation and friendliness that we find every time we travel to Vancouver…