Edition #8
Wild West Canada Special
“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”
Welcome to the Wild West
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,
Frits Meyst, adventure photographer
Let’s Explore, eh!
Vancouver Island with a 4x4 camper
Into the Wild (1)
If you think of the wild west of Canada, the relatively touristic Vancouver Island is not the first place you think off. WideOyster goes off the beaten track over forest trails and explores the island in a 4x4 camper in search of remote bays and wild campsites.
Gateway to the North
Edmonton’s Soul
Edmonton sparkles like a bottle of well-shook soda pop. A green metropole, where you are surrounded by nature in the middle of the city, with the largest city park in North America and a culinary scene to die for. Edmonton is a feast of outdoor urban life.
A road trip through western Canada
Prairies & Rockies
Rocky Mountains, kind Canadians and powder snow so light it seems as though you’re floating when you ski or board it. Banff National Park in Alberta is a dream location for everyone, newbie to expert, looking for something different than The Alps.
Champagne Powder Supernova
Sunshine Village, Banff
Rocky Mountains, kind Canadians and powder snow so light it seems as though you’re floating when you ski or board it. Banff National Park in Alberta is a dream location for everyone, newbie to expert, looking for something different than The Alps.
Vancouver Island with a 4x4 camper
Into the Wild (2)
If you think of the wild west of Canada, the relatively touristic Vancouver Island is not the first place you think off. WideOyster goes off the beaten track over forest trails and explores the island in a 4x4 camper in search of remote bays and wild campsites.
Photo Portfolio
Jos Krynen, wildlife
Dutchman Jos Krynen changed his life and emigrated to Canada. He ended up on Vancouver Island and started Eagle Eye Adventures. He is also a particularly talented photographer. His models include orcas, humpback whales, sea lions, eagles and bears.
A birds eye view
Stopover Vancouver
Wedged between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean lies a city, but not just any city. Early 2019, Vancouver has been declared third in the world ranking of best cities to live in. On our way to Vancouver Island, we gladly do a stopover. A weedwacker with...
Gear & Gadgets
In this Gear & Gadgets: Handy goodies for an adventure trip to Western Canada. Discover the super strong Pacsafe bags, the outdoor clothing of Arc’teryx from British Columbia, the Honor 9x smartphone and the indispensable Backroad Mapbooks.
