With the summer solstice over, it’s time to get outside and explore our playground. Sure it’s been a colder-than-normal season so far, but that doesn’t mean we have to keep off our quads, motorcycles, dirt bikes and boats. Put on some long pants, bring an extra sweater and just get behind the bars.
In B.C., we are blessed with an endless supply of outdoor adventures, and for those who are fortunate enough to live in the province, many of those begin right from our doorsteps. Whether you are planning a weekend trip or a longer staycation, here are the top 10 things to try this summer.
#1 Check out the trails in Chilliwack
Chilliwack’s Right Nuts ATV Club maintains some of the Lower Mainland’s best trails—and both the dirt bike and ATV groups enjoy them. Chipmunk Creek is one popular riding area, and a new staging area was completed here last July . . . [Read more]
#2 Try the Triune Mine adventure
In the backwoods suburb of Trout Lake, B.C., there is no shortage of adventurous rides for the avid off-roader. Silvercup Ridge is well known amongst the off-road community for its easy access to the alpine and an extensive network of trails. Two peaks—Triune Mountain and Fays Peak—rise prominently above the view of the ridge from town. On the backside of Triune lies one of the more interesting rides in the area . . . [Read more]
#3 Circle through the Kootenays
This breathtakingly beautiful corner of the province is the ideal place for an exciting motorcycle tour. Here are three popular motorcycle rides around Cranbrook you can try this summer . . . [Read more]
#4 Explore the Peace region
West of Chetwynd, B.C., Highway 97 climbs over Pine Pass before descending to Powder King Ski Resort and then Mackenzie. The area surrounding Pine Pass is an off-roader’s paradise. Logging, mining, a railway, and gas and power lines have resulted in a maze of old roads and trails to explore . . . [Read more]
#5 Enjoy the view from Sproat Mountain
South of Revelstoke, B.C., on the east side of the Columbia River, lies Sproat Mountain. Part of the Selkirk Mountains, its commanding view of Upper Arrow Lake, the Columbia River and surrounding mountain ranges made it the perfect location for a forestry lookout . . . [Read more]
#6 Ride to great fishing spots near Tumbler Ridge
Many ATV trails lead into unparalleled fishing opportunities. Onion Lake Trail is for serious ATVers and provides access to what used to be a fly-in destination. Take extra gas and hang on to your seats—the ride is a bit of a rodeo . . . [Read more]
#7 Visit Popkum Motor Park
Popkum Motor Park, with its recent total overhaul, is like no other off-road vehicle destination in British Columbia. From amateurs and families to professional motocross racers, the park has been completely redesigned to fulfill the needs of any rider . . . [Read more]
#8 Go ATVing in Creston
With so many around, it’s hard to pick the best area, but one of the top places to ride is the Goat River. Here, ATVers can explore numerous logging roads and find great spots to camp along the way. [Read more]
#9 Ride the Golden Triangle Motorcycle Loop
A route that travels through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, taking in three of Canada’s major national parks, is the Golden Triangle Circle Tour. A 320-kilometre ride—or about 640 kilometres if Calgary, Alberta, is your start and finish—the Golden Triangle can easily be completed in one day, but with so much to see and do along the way, you’ll want to take an extra day, or two . . . [Read more]
#10 Boating on Shuswap Lake
One of B.C.’s best lakes for water sport enthusiasts is Shuswap Lake. Located in the Thompson Okanagan region, Shuswap Lake is blessed with clear water that is warm enough for swimming and calm enough for water-skiing. Plus, the Shuswap Lake system has more than 1,000 kilometres of shoreline, which makes it the ideal spot to rent a houseboat . . . [Read more]
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