by Jane Canapini | Aug 28, 2026 | British Columbia
I’m no skier. My idea of ‘fresh powder’ is the icing sugar that comes on a dozen mini-donuts. So for many years, despite the fact that I absolutely love the mountains, Whistler, British Columbia seemed like a destination that really didn’t make sense for me to visit. However, this April I had the chance to spend a few days in Whistler during its spring ‘shoulder season’, and realized this just may be the ideal place for an uncrowded, cultural and luxurious grownup getaway.
by Jane Canapini | Jun 25, 2026 | British Columbia
A mangled, graffiti-covered boxcar perches precariously close to the lip of a forest ravine where 30 feet below, the icy waters of the Cheakamus River rage through the gorge. Another wrecked train car lies on its side farther up the trail, an entire panel from its roof peeled back as if it has been pried open by a giant can opener. Farther up the slope, more cars lie between towering cedars and firs, none of which seem to have been damaged by the metal carnage lying adjacent to them. The site begs the question, where did the train cars come from, and how did they end up here, with train tracks nowhere in sight? The answer may not be as mysterious or enigmatic as the train wrecks themselves, but the history and the juxtaposition of street art, metal and beautiful rainforest make this Train Wreck Hike the coolest hike near Whistler, British Columbia.
by Jane Canapini | May 16, 2026 | British Columbia
“Forest bathing”, “sound bathing” and ocean bathing on a floating sauna in the middle of Howe Sound. When it comes to wellness activities in British Columbia, Vancouver and environs is where you will find a concentration of experiences that lean towards alternative lifestyles and spiritual practices, or the “woo-woo” side of life as I tend to think of it. Here is what you can expect, from a skeptic’s perspective.
by Jane Canapini | Mar 5, 2023 | British Columbia
Adobe-style storefronts, an Indigenous cultural centre and stellar winery, warm climate and a desert ecosystem: no, it’s not the American southwest, it’s Osoyoos, British Columbia. But you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve crossed the border when you arrive here, because this little town is unlike any other in Canada…
