Vancouver Island BC: West Coast Trail (Map 2/B1–7/C5)
The West Coast Trail gets all the glory when it comes to BC Trails. Known internationally, the trail is becoming almost too popular for its own good and as a result has become heavily regulated. The trail is only open from May 1 to September 30 and only 52 people are allowed to head out onto the trail each day. A reservation system has… Read the rest

Kootenay Rockies BC: Arrow Lakes Riding Area (Map 9, 17, 25)
Roads leading along the western side of Upper Arrow Lake are ideal for ATV riders to explore. It is possible to ride all the way from Shelter Bay (Map 23/G3) to Needles (Map 9/E1). Popular destinations include the Pingston Valley and Paint Lake (both described below) as well as Catherine and Cameron Lakes, the Fosthall Canyon, Mosquito Lake and Whatshan Lake. There… Read the rest

Kootenay Rockies BC: Wragge Beach Rec Site (Map 18/C5)
On the western shores of Slocan Lake, this popular site is reached off the narrow Wragge Beach Road. The beautiful site offers 5 campsites next to the lakeshore, 3 set in the heavily forested shoreline and 5 walk-in tent sites in the woods away from the beach. Boaters and backroad travellers both use the site, which offers a nice, pebble beach and… Read the rest