Affiliate disclosure: This article contains some affiliate accommodation links. If you book through these links, Discover the PNW may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. There is something special about a little mountain town in the middle of winter. Snow settles on the rooftops, the streets become quieter, and the surrounding mountains … Read more
Updated October 2026: This Discover the PNW guide highlights the best romantic hotels in Victoria BC, including Inner Harbour luxury hotels, oceanfront spa stays, boutique inns, waterfront suites and quieter bed-and-breakfasts. Always confirm rates, parking fees, spa hours, pet policies, package details, room views and cancellation terms before booking. Victoria is one of the easiest … Read more
Updated October 2026: This Discover the PNW guide to where to stay in Whistler BC includes the best areas, hotel picks by budget, individual Stay22 affiliate links and relevant images throughout the article. Always confirm nightly rates, resort fees, parking costs, pet policies, ski and bike storage, pool access, shuttle service and cancellation rules before … Read more
Published August 2026: This guide to the best things to do in Osoyoos BC was researched for travelers planning a South Okanagan road trip, wine-country weekend, family vacation, or warm-weather lake escape. Osoyoos feels different from almost anywhere else in British Columbia. The lake sits in the middle of a dry, open landscape of sagebrush … Read more
One of our favorite things about Vancouver is how quickly you can leave the city behind and find yourself somewhere that feels completely different. Within a couple of hours you can be hiking beneath towering mountains, relaxing beside the ocean, wandering around an island community or soaking in hot springs. Having spent a lot of … Read more
Published July 2026: This guide to the best things to do in Revelstoke BC was written for travelers planning a British Columbia mountain town getaway, summer road trip, ski trip, national park stop, or weekend adventure in the Columbia Mountains. Revelstoke is one of those mountain towns that feels like it should be harder to … Read more
Published July 2026: This guide to the best things to do in Tofino BC was written for travelers planning a Vancouver Island beach, surf, rainforest, wildlife, and storm-watching trip on the west coast of British Columbia. Tofino is one of those places that feels farther away than the map suggests. You do not just accidentally … Read more
Fernie is the kind of mountain town where the scenery starts doing the work before you even park. Historic brick buildings line downtown, the Lizard Range rises straight behind the rooftops, and the Elk River cuts through a valley built for hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, patios, and slow mornings with good coffee. If you are … Read more
Updated June 2026: This Vancouver to Banff road trip guide has been refreshed with current route planning notes, updated park access details, practical itineraries, lodging links, and road trip tips for driving from the coast of British Columbia to the Canadian Rockies. The drive from Vancouver to Banff is one of the great western Canada … Read more
Planning more BC and Pacific Northwest travel? You may also like our guides to things to do in Kelowna BC, things to do in Anacortes Washington, top things to see in Washington State, and fall in Washington State. The first thing you notice in Kimberley is the shape of the mountains around town. The Purcells … Read more