Camp Sites/Things to See & Do in BC -
May 5th 2011, 2:26 am
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Camp Sites/Things to See & Do in BC -
Hi. We're planning a trip in the summer with the RV in BC. We're planning on taking a couple of weeks or so and doing a circular route taking in such places as Golden, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Creston, Nelson, Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon and Revelstoke etc. Wondered if anyone had any recommendations on camp sites and must see places to visit or things to do.
We're not worried about all singing all dancing campsites (not even worried about hook ups as pretty self sufficient with the RV) but would like sites in or around scenic areas, rivers or lakes etc. Again, with things to see and do, we're interested in natural beauty - any particular stunning lakes, waterfalls etc? We have a couple of children, aged 9 and 5, so anything to get their interest too would be good - any really good tourist attractions?
Any helpful ideas or suggestions appreciated.
Thanks.
We're not worried about all singing all dancing campsites (not even worried about hook ups as pretty self sufficient with the RV) but would like sites in or around scenic areas, rivers or lakes etc. Again, with things to see and do, we're interested in natural beauty - any particular stunning lakes, waterfalls etc? We have a couple of children, aged 9 and 5, so anything to get their interest too would be good - any really good tourist attractions?
Any helpful ideas or suggestions appreciated.
Thanks.
May 5th 2011, 7:45 pm
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Re: Camp Sites/Things to See & Do in BC -
Seriously, is there nothing worth recommending? 
Can't be that dull a route surely? 
Can't be that dull a route surely?
May 5th 2011, 7:55 pm
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Re: Camp Sites/Things to See & Do in BC -
lotsa thing 2 C in bee-cee and van.....me bin 1nce or 2wice 
May 5th 2011, 8:01 pm
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Re: Camp Sites/Things to See & Do in BC -
Hi. We're planning a trip in the summer with the RV in BC. We're planning on taking a couple of weeks or so and doing a circular route taking in such places as Golden, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Creston, Nelson, Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon and Revelstoke etc. Wondered if anyone had any recommendations on camp sites and must see places to visit or things to do.
We're not worried about all singing all dancing campsites (not even worried about hook ups as pretty self sufficient with the RV) but would like sites in or around scenic areas, rivers or lakes etc. Again, with things to see and do, we're interested in natural beauty - any particular stunning lakes, waterfalls etc? We have a couple of children, aged 9 and 5, so anything to get their interest too would be good - any really good tourist attractions?
Any helpful ideas or suggestions appreciated.
Thanks.
We're not worried about all singing all dancing campsites (not even worried about hook ups as pretty self sufficient with the RV) but would like sites in or around scenic areas, rivers or lakes etc. Again, with things to see and do, we're interested in natural beauty - any particular stunning lakes, waterfalls etc? We have a couple of children, aged 9 and 5, so anything to get their interest too would be good - any really good tourist attractions?
Any helpful ideas or suggestions appreciated.
Thanks.
May 5th 2011, 8:05 pm
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May 5th 2011, 8:08 pm
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Re: Camp Sites/Things to See & Do in BC -
sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooo kute!!!
May 5th 2011, 8:56 pm
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May 5th 2011, 9:41 pm
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Unfortunately Canadian campsites lack proper amenities like a pool or amusements
This is absolute hogwash. Why do you continue to make these blanket untrue statements? Many or probably most campsites are built on lakes, ergo pools not necessary, and quite a number have amusement arcades attached or nearby.
It appears you haven't visited too many campgrounds in Canada.
This is absolute hogwash. Why do you continue to make these blanket untrue statements? Many or probably most campsites are built on lakes, ergo pools not necessary, and quite a number have amusement arcades attached or nearby.
It appears you haven't visited too many campgrounds in Canada.
May 5th 2011, 9:48 pm
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Unfortunately Canadian campsites lack proper amenities like a pool or amusements
This is absolute hogwash. Why do you continue to make these blanket untrue statements? Many or probably most campsites are built on lakes, ergo pools not necessary, and quite a number have amusement arcades attached or nearby.
It appears you haven't visited too many campgrounds in Canada.
This is absolute hogwash. Why do you continue to make these blanket untrue statements? Many or probably most campsites are built on lakes, ergo pools not necessary, and quite a number have amusement arcades attached or nearby.
It appears you haven't visited too many campgrounds in Canada.
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May 5th 2011, 10:04 pm
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Re: Camp Sites/Things to See & Do in BC -
Oink hooks another one and reels him in. 
May 5th 2011, 10:06 pm
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May 5th 2011, 10:12 pm
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I used to work in a holiday camp when I use a student; it wasn't butlins, but they did hi-de-hi and all that shit. This was my first exposure to northerners as they were the only people that went there - miserable buggers the lot of them.
May 5th 2011, 10:18 pm
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Re: Camp Sites/Things to See & Do in BC -
If you stay at Golden, don't pick the regular camp site nearest the town as it runs parallel to the rail tracks and your RV will be vibrating!
We've visited the Golden Eco-Ranch in Nicholson about 5km south of Golden for my husband's paragliding sessions, about 5-8 mins drive out of the town. Not much there but perfectly adequate for a stop over.
Not that there is much in Golden, to be honest
I think Kimberley is another weird town - OK for an afternoon stroll, and absorb all things German (random theme I know) but the drive there is more interesting, and I'd pick to stop over in Invermere instead.
We had a week in Blind Bay near Salmon Arm - nothing there but cute homes on a hillside, an ice-cream shop and sea-doo hire. The lake is breathtaking!
Have fun!
We've visited the Golden Eco-Ranch in Nicholson about 5km south of Golden for my husband's paragliding sessions, about 5-8 mins drive out of the town. Not much there but perfectly adequate for a stop over.
Not that there is much in Golden, to be honest
I think Kimberley is another weird town - OK for an afternoon stroll, and absorb all things German (random theme I know) but the drive there is more interesting, and I'd pick to stop over in Invermere instead.
We had a week in Blind Bay near Salmon Arm - nothing there but cute homes on a hillside, an ice-cream shop and sea-doo hire. The lake is breathtaking!
Have fun!