In the translucent depths of British Columbia’s coastal and offshore waters, one of the more beguiling – and least understood...
Beavers (Castor canadensis) are often thought of in popular culture as industrious rodents that gnaw trees and build dams. But...
The allure is simple: cooler air, quieter trails and a night sky bright enough to turn any lookout into a...
British Columbia’s national parks are some of the most breathtaking and diverse landscapes in Canada. From wild Pacific coastlines to...
Where Haida Gwaii tapers to a storm-scoured point, a scatter of low, wave-washed rocks called the Kerouard Islands cradles one...
Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) has, for many years, been one of my favourite wildflowers. I’ve always admired its vibrant, purple-pink flowers, often...
British Columbia’s breathtaking backcountry offers endless opportunities for adventure – from alpine hikes and remote campsites to paddling pristine lakes....
If you’ve ever taken a drive, be it down a highway or back road, or gone for a walk in...
British Columbia’s wild spaces are full of edible treasures if you know where to look — and few are as...
Tucked into the rolling, pine-covered hills of southern British Columbia, Alleyne Lake is one of the province’s best-kept secrets. Located...
On a brisk winter day in February 2019, then-provincial wildlife veterinarian Helen Schwantje and Chris Proctor, senior wildlife biologist with...
Foraging, be it for plants, berries or mushrooms, is one of the most accessible ways to experience the outdoors. It...