Our trip began in Fernadale, WA, with a car packed full of anticipation for the journey ahead. We crossed the border into Canada and navigated our way through Vancouver traffic, eager to hit one of the most iconic drives in the region—the Sea to Sky Highway. This stunning route, officially known as Highway 99, winds…
Category: British Columbia
Salt Spring Island 2024
We started our trip bright and early in Fernadale, WA, excited for a week of adventure and relaxation. After loading up the car, we made our way to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, filled with the anticipation of our journey to Salt Spring Island. As we boarded the Salish Orca under clear blue skies. Our ferry…
2024 CVSC Whistler, BC Ski Trip
Nestled amidst the rugged grandeur of British Columbia’s Coastal Mountains lies a winter paradise like no other: Whistler-Blackcomb. This March, under the expert guidance of our CVSC trip leaders Karen Moyer and Maria Lechman, 43 enthusiastic skiers embarked on an unforgettable journey from Cleveland Hopkins Airport. We embarked on an 83-mile scenic drive along the…
Mets 54 Engineering Reunion-Osoyoos, BC
It is hard to believe that another year has passed and it was 54 years ago that our Metallurgical Engineering class graduated from the University if British Columbia. This years mini reunion was held in Osoyoos, BC and was admirably hosted by Bill and Lil Rusch. As the sun dipped below the horizon, our group…
Fernie, BC
It’s been an incredible week spent with our friends in Calgary, and we’re now back on the road, making our way to southern British Columbia. Our journey took us over the stunning Crows Nest Pass, an incredible scenic route that offers stunning views of the mountains and forests below. One of the highlights of the…
Yoho National Park, British Columbia
After relaxing in Cochrane for a few days visiting with our old friends Pat and Harry in Calgary we decided to head back into British Columbia and visit Yoho National Park. Along the way we stopped at the famous Spiral Tunnels at Kicking Horse Pass. The Spiral Tunnels at Kicking Horse Pass are an engineering…
Maligne Lake and Gorge, Jasper AB
Our journey to Hinton from McBride took us past Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, which provided breathtaking views as we drove. Once we arrived at the Hinton/Jasper KOA RV Resort, we settled in for a seven-day stay. The resort, which is about 15 miles east of the park entrance is very…
McBride, BC in the Robson Valley
On the drive from Quesnel to McBride we passed through Prince George before heading east into wide open country with growing mountains on either side as we passed through the Robson Valley. The Robson Valley is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including bears, wolves, and mountain goats. The valley is part of the…
Barkerville, BC
Our Alaska adventure was a trip of a lifetime, but it was time to head south to Quesnel, BC in search of more adventures. We checked in at the Roberts Roost RV Park in Quesnel then we went into town for dinner and to have a look around. Quesnel is a small town in the…
Prince George, BC – End of our Alaska Adventure Tour
We hit the road early, leaving Stewart/Hyder behind as we set off for Smithers, British Columbia. Known for its stunning scenery and rich history, Smithers, British Columbia is a town located in the Bulkley Valley region of the province. The town was named after Alfred Smithers, a director of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, which…