Category: Vancouver

We’ve all heard of Poison Ivy, the notorious vine that leaves those in contact with blisters, a rash, and painful itchiness. Yet, there are three other plants in BC with far less awareness and potentially worse impacts – the Devil’s Club, Giant Hogweed, and Spurge Laurel. Are there poisonous plants on Vancouver Island? Spurge laurel […]

From mid-September until mid-November the rivers and channels are great spots for salmon viewing and seeing all types of birds and wildlife. The Big Qualicum River Trail is a service road that starts at the hatchery and runs 10 km along the side of the river. When can you catch salmon on Vancouver Island? Your […]

Vancouver Island is home to one of Western Canada’s best Bass fisheries! There are no shortages of excellent lakes to try your luck for a good day of bass fishing. Lakes such as Elk Lake,Quennell Lake, Long Lake, Langford Lake and Shawnigan Lake all offer prime opportunity for BC Bass fishin! Are bass native to […]

Lacamas and Round Lake are located just east of Vancouver in Camas and are stocked annually with brown and rainbow trout, usually in the springtime. Perch, sunfish, bluegill, bass, and catfish are also swimming the waters. What fish is in season now in Washington? Winter Salmon season is January 1 through March 31 (Blackmouth). Flounder […]

Boating, swimming, and fishing are prohibited in Lost Lagoon. Is Lost Lagoon fresh water? The construction of the Stanley Park causeway in the 1920s has left Lost Lagoon as a freshwater pond. When was the last time Lost Lagoon froze over? Dec 24, 1983. Skaters on Lost Lagoon. Ralph Bower/Vancouver Sun. It’s a rare winter […]

Fishing for White Sturgeon on the Fraser River Sturgeon fishing is available year-round on the Fraser River with the main season running from April to the end of November. Where can I fish along the Fraser River? Bar Fishing Locations – Lower Fraser River No. 5 Dump Road. Dump Bar. A long stretch of along […]

Four species in the genus Marmota live in the province of British Columbia—the hoary marmot, the yellow-bellied marmot, the Vancouver Island marmot, and the groundhog. Do we have groundhogs in BC? Woodchucks, or “groundhogs”, tend to be the smallest species of marmot in B.C. They have a brownish coat, with a rust or straw-coloured belly, […]

or abandoned – If a junk or abandoned vehicle or boat has been left on a county road, contact the Sheriff’s Office to report it. If junk vehicles are on private property, contact Code Enforcement at (360) 397-2408. How long can a car be parked on a residential street in Vancouver WA? 24 hoursVehicles that […]

15 hours. Port Hardy / Prince Rupert This scenic day trip takes 15 hours. Cabins are available on board the M. V. Northern Expedition, BC Ferries newest vessel. This route operates from mid-May to the end of September and reservations are a must. Is there a ferry from Vancouver to Prince Rupert? BC Ferries runs […]

From May to September, the regular fare for the ferry to Haida Gwaii costs $41.25 per adult, plus $146.30 if you bring a standard-sized car. During the rest of the year, October through April, you’ll pay a cheaper off-peak fare ($33.65 per adult, plus $120.40 for a standard car). Is BC Ferry free for seniors? […]