Attractions
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Campbell Valley Regional Park
After a busy weekend, it’s nice to wind down with a leisurely stroll. For this, Campbell Valley Regional Park seemed ideal. The park is well maintained and I was surprised to see a large, clear map on the noticeboard, as well as informative brochures with a copy of the trail map. It was also equipped with several washrooms with running water, as well as a group picnic shelter with barbecue facilities. Of the trails available, we opted for the Little River Loop. The Little River Loop has raised boardwalks and crosses the Campbell River twice, offering ample opportunity to keep an eye out for wildlife, such as squirrels, various species…
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BC Wildlife Park
We made a weekend trip to Kamloops during autumn of 2020, and visiting the BC Wildlife Park was something I had planned to do. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out as our trip was very short (just one night!), however, I’m glad it worked out when we returned to Kamloops in the summer of 2021. This attraction appealed to me as it is not a run-of-the-mill zoo, but rather, a wildlife park and rehabilitation centre for orphaned and injured wildlife. I was keen to see animals native to Canada at a wildlife park, having visited several game reserves in South Africa while growing up. This experience would indeed be different. It…
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Othello Tunnels
During a hot long weekend in July 2021, we embarked on a road trip to Revelstoke, stopping at the Othello Tunnels along the way. The Tunnels have significant historic and heritage value – built in the early 1900s, it was originally part of the Canadian Pacific Railway. In addition, the Tunnels provided the opportunity to observe and study the original metamorphic bedrock geology of the Coquihalla Canyon. And while BC is world-renowned for its stunning lakes, mountains and forests, locations such as these have a beauty of its own and contribute to our province’s rich history. The trail is 3.5km in length, round-trip. There are spectacular viewing opportunities available along…
