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Enjoy Summer in the Kootenays
British Columbia is, among other things, known for being an outdoor paradise, and the Kootenays Rockies region certainly fits that bill. Small towns are scattered among the many lakes and rivers, waterfalls, mineral hot springs, wildflower meadows and snowy...
Green Tourism and B&Bs
Recently our member A View to Remember in West Kelowna received Gold Level certification from Green Tourism Canada, showing a great commitment to not only outstanding hospitality, but also to outstanding environmental practices. A View to Remember Bed & Breakfast...
Out And About This Spring
Now that spring is finally here, our thoughts are turning to a bit of travel and festivals and events we might like to take in. Once the temperatures rise a bit more and some sun sticks around, it will be a great time to be out and about this spring. May 4 - 14 are...
BC Innkeepers Win Awards
MEDIA RELEASE BC Innkeepers is proud to announce that several of our members have recently been recognized with awards. This is awards season after all! Abbeymoore Manor in Victoria is once again a top B&B in Canada based on TripAdvisor Reviews. Perennially on...
Dine Out and Around!
From January into early March many communities have Dine Out or Dine Around events happening to promote their local restaurants, accommodations and attractions. It's a great time to explore your local community or take a few days to explore an area not too far away....
Book Your Romantic Get-Away….at a BC Bed & Breakfast
Have you made any plans for that special day of romance, Valentine's Day? The history of Valentine's Day seems to go back to an early Roman fertility festival celebrated on February 15th called Lupercalia. Pope Gelasius 1 then named this a Christian holiday on...
Celebrate the Holidays at a Bed & Breakfast
Want to get away for the holidays? A great choice for celebrating the festive season if you're not spending it with family and friends is to book a stay at a BC Bed & Breakfast. Many B&Bs are festively decorated of course, but being a Bed & Breakfast,...
The Weather Outside May Be Frightful
The weather outside may be frightful (even though it's not Christmas yet), but there are lots of indoor events to enjoy around BC this time of year. A great source for all kinds of cultural events is BC's Guide to Arts & Culture. You can pick up a print copy at...
Fall Colors in British Columbia? You Bet!
Yes, BC is not generally known for great fall colors like eastern parts of Canada are, but that doesn't mean we don't have any colors at all! If you can't travel to Quebec's Eastern Townships, or Ontario's Algonquin Provincial Park for example, check out...
Fall Get-Aways in Vancouver
Whatever the weather, Vancouver and surroundings offer so many great attractions and events, it's a great place to visit for a little fall get-away. There is definitely a hint of fall in the air on BC's west coast. We've had some rainy days lately and the...