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The Kootenays’ Whitewater: Up in Cold Smoke

Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Dave Quinn.

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Nelson’s backcountry Cold Smoke Powderfest comes as B.C.’s Whitewater contemplates future ideas for expansion, including plans to expand into critical habitat for the south Selkirk endangered mountain caribou herd.

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Pacific Northwest: Keep the B-Train?

Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by Rob Howatson.

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Amtrak passenger trains have been running between Vancouver and Seattle since 1995, offering a scenic roll across the border. But it is only in the past six months that the service has become truly practical for British Columbians looking for a daytrip or weekend in Space Needle Town.

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North Shore: Best Vancouver View

Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by Rob Howatson.

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The new “View Pod” energy tower is perched on Grouse’s highest point, 1,295 metres above sea level. Access is via the Skyride aerial tramway, the Peak chairlift and the world’s first wind-turbine crow’s-nest elevator, from which thrill-seekers squeeze onto the sky-high platform to appreciate the view.

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Fraser Valley Roadtrip: Daffy Dally

Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by BCAA.

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Founded in 1905 by Charles Maclure to house workers at his brick works, the Fraser Valley’s village of Clayburn has maintained its historic centre: a dozen old homes, a heritage school and church and a wonderful two-storey brick general store. Inside, the renovated building serves two purposes. On the right it houses an old-fashioned candy store and Yorkshire deli (Melton Mowbray pies, shortbread, cheeses and treacle puddings); those with a sweet tooth will be in heaven. The other half is an English tearoom with scrumptious sweets; its snow-crab soup and homemade scones are famous.