If you want to truly experience a place, you need to ask the locals for their best kept secrets. In Powell River that secret is an abandoned quarry on the small nearby island of Texada. In the days of Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram, it’s hard to truly keep any place a ‘hidden gem’ for long, but that’s exactly what we set out to find.
For Canada’s 150th birthday, my family made our way West to British Columbia for our yearly get together. It’s a tradition that we started after we all grew up and moved apart. This year we choose to spend an idyllic week at a small town on the upper Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. The week was spent with good food, good company, and lots of memories that will last a lifetime. Continue reading
Powell River, Canada
When my sister first suggested we travel to a small town 5 hours from Vancouver, I balked at the idea. It just seemed like too much running around and not much time to relax. But most of the journey was by ferry, and we got to see the beautiful British Columbia landscape from the water – prominently featuring rolling hills and snow capped mountains. Check back next week for more posts from my trip to British Columbia.
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Powell River, Canada
This was the scene from our beach house where we spent a blissful week enjoying nature and each other’s company. We swam, kayaked, and and relaxed by the beach. We even got to forage for our dinner along the shore. Check back for my detailed post about our time in Powell River, B.C. next week.
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