Here is a list of all the adventures posted on exploreoutside.ca! Get revved up on these adventures to explore outside in Canada!
Adams Lake
Have you ever wondered about going on a paddling trip on Adams Lake? Ranked as the 6th deepest lake in the world, Adams Lake boasts sandy beach camping, a rich history with pictographic evidence, and endless paddling adventure possibilities! Adams Lake, just north of Chase, BC, is in the traditional territory of the Adams Lake…
Wragge Beach campground
Wragge Beach campground is on a beautiful sand beach on Slocan Lake in the heart of the Kootenays. The campground is rustic, with no running water, electricity or cell service. If off-the-grid camping is your style, Wragge Beach does provide you with all the basics: pit toilets, a nice sturdy log picnic table in every…
Keystone and Standard Basins
The spectacular Selkirks host this stunning alpine mountain bike ride into the Keystone and Standard Basins. The trailhead is reached by driving on a highway for about 45 minutes north of Revelstoke, then a further approximately 45 minute drive up a well maintained forest service road that is suitable for most vehicles, even low clearance…
Lake Revelstoke : Big Eddy Creek
Get off the grid and into the wilderness with a short paddle across Lake Revelstoke to Big Eddy creek! With glaciers hovering above, your imagination will quickly sweep you away to the endless adventure possibilities on the other side of the lake. Glaciers above Big Eddy Creek Lake Revelstoke exists with the addition of the…
Top 10 places to go mountain biking in BC
Going back to the pioneering days of mountain biking in BC on the North Shore in the 1990’s, BC has been keeping up with its reputation as one of the best places on earth to roll knobby tires on dirt. Although I love all of the outdoor adventures featured on exploreoutside.ca, above all mountain biking…
Mount Work – Hartland
Mount Work Regional Park is located roughly 15km from downtown Victoria and forms part of the area known as the Highlands. The east facing side of Mount Work is known as Hartland, an area of the park with trails built specifically for mountain biking. Hartland is even more affectionately known as ‘The Dump’, since it…
Sombrio Beach
Breathe. The waves, the air, the rainforest. Sombrio Beach is located on The West Coast of Vancouver Island, and is a hot spot for surfing in Canada. Sombrio Beach is about a two hour drive from Victoria, BC and is situated in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park. With a temperature rainforest backdrop full of truly…
Cape Scott
The pacific winds will blow their freshness to youand the storms their energy.Nature’s peace will flow and all your cares andworries will drop off like autumn leaves.May you never forget the magic of Cape Scott. ~BC Parks Welcome sign at Nels Bight Leaving the populated Southern Vancouver Island in the rearview mirror, the remote Northern…
Impreza camper conversion
Dreaming of #vanlife, but don’t own a van? Great news, it is possible to convert many other, smaller vehicles into mobile adventure bases! In this article, we will explore the process of creating a sleeping platform and window covers as a basic camper conversion for a 2007 Subaru Impreza. That’s right, an Impreza camper conversion…
Halfway River Hot Springs
Halfway River Hot Springs is near Nakusp, a super special area when it comes to Hot Springs! There are several places where hot water naturally flows out of the earth, bringing soothing waters to hang out and soak in. There is a range of hot spring experiences in the area, from totally natural and rustic…
Moses Falls
Moses Falls is a perfectly lush, green waterfall hiding in the inland temperate rainforest for you to discover! These dreamy falls are within very easy reach of Revelstoke, perfect for a quick nature retreat. Moses Falls cascade down from Westside Rd. to the Columbia River, over a series of wide cliff bands. An upper access…
Revelstoke alpine touring checklist
Want to go alpine touring in Revelstoke? Here is your tick list! Revelstoke ski touring checklistMacPherson Fingers – start here and return again and again for easily accessible touring close to town. Tons of options and tons of people.Begbie Shoulder – a tiny bit further from town and parking can be quite chaotic. It is…
McCrae Peak
Celebrate the start or finish to your season in the Selkirks by heading up to McCrae Peak for some sneaky shoulder season skiing and split boarding! The beauty of this spot is that there is road access all the way up into to the subalpine trailhead at 1800m, coinciding with the typical early and late…
Begbie Shoulder
The ridge extending Southeast from the Mt. Begbie summit is known as Begbie shoulder, shaped up by nature to give us some sweet alpine touring terrain easily accessible from Revelstoke! This area is popular for both straight up alpine touring and sled access alpine touring. Definitely get trained up on avalanche and winter travel skilz…
The Gorge
Beautiful snow, perfectly spaced trees and often easily accessible alpine touring! The Gorge brings together three key ingredients for a fantastic winter adventure on touring skis or splitboards! Located between Revelstoke and Sicamous, about 14km up a forest service road, the location is accessible in a day trip from towns and cities in the Okanagan.…
Mt. Macpherson Fingers
Town hitz!! The Mt. Macpherson fingers alpine touring trailhead is a quick 10 minute drive from Revelstoke, making it a super convenient yet epical day in the mountains! You can have a lazy start and still be back home to do your Sunday afternoon vacuuming 😉 Take note, although Mt. MacPherson is mellow by Revelstoke…