In this western Canada special: The Urban Jungle of Edmonton, exploring the Forestry roads of Vancouver Island in a 4×4 camper. We go skiing in Sunshine, Banff National Park. We do a city trip in Vancouver and roam the Rocky Mountains of Alberta.
The Jetboil brand was born with a simple but powerful idea: to make outdoor cooking easier. Its system allows water to be boiled in less than two minutes, even in cold temperatures. But when it comes not only to boiling but to cooking, this is our choice: the Minimal model, which offers unparalleled control over low heat, metal handles, 1-litre capacity, 415 grams of weight and a slight spoon angle that will even help us eat more comfortably when we camp culinary. €150
Sleeping bags are designed to keep us very tight to keep us warm. The problem is that many of us would be willing to give up some of that heat to gain mobility, right? Well, that’s just the concept of the Selk’bag, a good option for camping in nature, as a mountain refuge or even for travelling when it’s time to sleep at a friend’s house. In a camouflage version? Yes, for the more adventurous, the hotter version with more technical details. $149
Tents and hammocks once again have a prominent place in adventures worldwide. How about a combination of both concepts? The Hennessy expedition classic is perfect for backpacking, family camping, and expeditions where we require comfort and freedom at a reasonable price. $149.95
Travel friends!
Was it the unexpected encounter with a bear? Was it the fresh mountain air or the warmth of a crackling campfire? I don’t remember exactly, but my passion for Canada began when in the last millennium, I first experienced the wild nature of the Rocky Mountains. From Edmonton I drove via Banff National Park to Vancouver on the Pacific Ocean. It tasted like more, and over the years I made more than 20 travel stories about Canada.
I am therefore super proud that we can bring you our first WideOyster Canada Special. (and if it’s up to me there will be more!)
In this edition Marco Barneveld explores Edmonton’s ‘Urban Jungle’ together with photographer René Koster, and skis on Sunshine’s famous slopes in Banff National Park. I literally travel off the beaten track in a 4×4 camper in search of unknown gems on Vancouver Island. .
In every person there is an adventurer, one goes on an adventure in the city, the other in a motorhome, and some hike into the wilderness on foot. The Wild West of Canada has something for everyone
Happy trails,
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Leave the other tourists far behind and enter a world of remote trails. With GoCanada’s 4×4 truck campers, you’ll double the adventure. Have you informed by the Canada specialist from Naarden.
We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.
Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.
So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?
How to get there:
To get there, you first jump on a plane to Calgary. From Calgary, it’s an hour and a half drive to Sunshine Village. The drive is no punishment, but a true joy because you drive the beautiful Trans-Canada Highway, leaving you with the feeling of being in the Wild West, with amazing views of the Rocky Mountains.
Length of slopes: 200km, of which 22% beginners and 78% advanced.
Number of ski lifts: 29
Number of descents: 274
Longest descent: 8 km
There are three fun parks in the area.
Costs ski pass (3 areas, 6 days): 450 Canadian dollars, around € 320,-.
We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.
Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.
So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?
A whale watching safari in the Discovery Islands archipelago and the photo trip to toba Inlet’s grizzly bears are considered the biggest highlights of a stay on Vancouver Island. Join us and contribute to the protection of the whales.
We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.
Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.
So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?
Leave the other tourists far behind and enter a world of remote trails. With GoCanada’s 4×4 truck campers, you’ll double the adventure. Have you informed by the Canada specialist from Naarden.
We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.
Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.
So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?
How to get there:
To get there, you first jump on a plane to Calgary. From Calgary, it’s an hour and a half drive to Sunshine Village. The drive is no punishment, but a true joy because you drive the beautiful Trans-Canada Highway, leaving you with the feeling of being in the Wild West, with amazing views of the Rocky Mountains.
Length of slopes: 200km, of which 22% beginners and 78% advanced.
Number of ski lifts: 29
Number of descents: 274
Longest descent: 8 km
There are three fun parks in the area.
Costs ski pass (3 areas, 6 days): 450 Canadian dollars, around € 320,-.
We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.
Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.
So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?
A whale watching safari in the Discovery Islands archipelago and the photo trip to toba Inlet’s grizzly bears are considered the biggest highlights of a stay on Vancouver Island. Join us and contribute to the protection of the whales.
We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.
Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.
So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?
Let the best storytellers work their magic for you and share your story with WideOyster’s travel loving audience, consisting of 180,000 English, Spanish, German and Dutch speaking newsletters subscribers and 2,200,000 visitors annually from all over the world.
For more information visit WideOyster Creative or send an email to letstalk@wideoyster.com
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