In Norse mythology, Valhalla is the place where slain warriors dwell under the leadership of Odin. The Einherjar blissfully hang out in the netherworld, patiently awaiting the arrival of Doomsday. Not my idea of a fun place to winter. Luckily, the Valhalla we visited, a quaint mountain lodge tucked away in BC’s Selkirk Mountains, is…
Recently voted as the best small town in all of British Columbia in a fun competition run by the CBC, Kimberley BC is no longer a secret in the Kootenays. Located just 30 minutes north of Cranbrook and less than 1.5 hours from Invermere and the Columbia Valley, Kimberely is a quaint mountain town with…
Looking for things to do in Invermere? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Located just three hours west of Calgary, Invermere and the entire Columbia Valley is one of our favourite British Columbia destinations. Sandwiched between the Purcell Mountains and the Rocky Mountains in a stunning valley fringed by some of the largest wetlands…
Located in the Southeastern region of British Columbia’s Kootenay region, in a valley between the southern Rocky Mountains and the Purcell Mountains, there are lots of fun things to do in Cranbrook and St. Eugene Resort. It’s also a perfect stop on a Kootenay BC Road Trip, as it’s only one hour west of Fernie…
Imagine driving through the Canadian Rocky Mountains, passing numerous small mountain towns along the way, while enjoying delicious food, golfing, rafting, museums, mining tours, spas, and hot springs. This is what a Kootenays BC Road Trip is all about! Starting in Fernie and moving up Highway 93 to Radium Hot Springs and Kootenay National Park,…
Looking for hot springs in BC? We’ve got you covered! When it comes to hot springs, there’s no better place in Canada than British Columbia. From north to south, there are so many hot springs in BC, ranging from wild and hard-to-get-to to resort-style spas with changing rooms. From the west coast of Vancouver to…
Last updated: April 11th, 2022 Looking for a beautiful town to explore the Canadian Rockies from? Look no further. In fact, Fernie is the only town in BC that’s fully encircled by the Rocky Mountains. Located in the East Kootenay region of Southern British Columbia, Fernie is a paradise for outdoor adventurers at any time…
Updated: January 31st, 2022 There are so many incredible things to do in British Columbia. From lush rainforest to high mountain peaks and the Pacific Ocean, British Columbia is an incredible province to explore. Living next door in Alberta, we’ve been to BC many times and have experienced it from north to south and from…