Entries by Greg "Gug" Girard

Adventure Tripping in the Columbia Valley Region

The Columbia Valley Region of British Columbia, Canada has much to offer the traveler. We have been on the highways and backcountry roads exploring the Columbia Valley Region of BC for years now visiting with communities like Golden, Spillimacheen, Radium Hot Springs, Invermere, Panorama, Windermere, Fairmont Hot Springs, Cranbrook and Kimberley. The region is one […]

Band-Aid Tourism Funding Coming to your Region Soon

Our Canadian geography and wildlife is the foundation that fuels tourism in Canada. It is world class when compared to most countries. We still have wildlife while others do not. We still have fresh water streams and lakes while others do not. We still have hectares after hectares of untouched wildenress while others do not. […]

Horseshoes in Cranbrook, BC, Canada

Camping on Horseshoe Lake Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada is situated in a river valley surrounded by lakes and mountain ranges like the Purcell Mountains to the west and the Rocky Mountains to the east. The region is a mecca for adventures, history and activity. Cranbrook is home to one of my favorite challenging situations and […]

Lowlands and Highlands Entertain in Creston B.C.

Creston is a small community located in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada and is best known for its agricultural farming, u-pick farms and roadside farm markets. So being that we love to shop local and we believe in supporting local businesses when visiting communities we stocked up on fruits and vegetables… some […]

Stare Down with a Bear near Kaslo, BC

Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada is a small community on the shores of Kootenay Lake nestled on the banks of the Kaslo River. The community is in the centre of wilderness bliss, sightseeing fantasy and adventure thrills. Surrounding the community are the majestic peaks of the Purcell and Selkirk Mountains. All four corners of the region […]

Muddy Good Times in the Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park

Kokanee Glacier – Not the beer but the park is a wilderness gem of an adventure destination.  The beer with the similar name is not too bad either. The Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park covers over 32,000 hectares located near the community of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. The park is decorated in trails, mountain peaks, alpine lakes and populated […]

Hiking for Scenery in Castlegar, BC

Often the best scenery in a community is from a hiking trail which involves some elevation hiking. When visiting the community of Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada the Brilliant Overlook Trail (BOT) is exactly one of those trails providing exactly that – some great scenery of the surrounding region and some tranquil moments with nature. The […]

Cascade Highway High Altitude Adventure Destination

There are so many backroad highways in Canada to explore. Some are paved, well known and heavily traveled while others are gravel, pot-holed and considered local secrets which – for tourists – require a “Sherlock Holmes” type attitude to discover. That is where we come in as we have traveled and explored every highway in […]

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TOP 6 PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY DOWNTOWNS – BEST of the WEST SERIES

BEST of the WEST SERIES : TOP 6 LISTS Best Pedestrian Friendly walking towns and villages  in Western and Northern Canada based on “Secret Traveler” onsite visits by CANADA eh TOURISM. Colin & Greg Girard (the founding brothers) of CANADA eh TOURISM are proud to announce the final selections for the Top 6 Best of the […]

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NEW LOOK / MORE FEATURES CANADA eh TOURISM

CANADA eh TOURISM is excited to announce the launch of their new look CanadaEH.net Travel Network website. The CanadaEH.net Travel Network includes information, photos and travel tips for adventures and accommodations when exploring throughout Western Canada. From the website Global Online Travelers can more easily plan, research and book accommodations and adventures in the provinces […]

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Parks Canada Layoffs Touches Everybody

What is going on in the big house? Corporations are running the mad house and nature is taking a beating. Not only are the “movers and shakers” of Canadian politics removing barriers, creating new law so that corporations can drill, transport and dig up resources faster… but to top it off… the political honchos are reducing funding […]

Backpack a British Columbia, Canada Trail

There are over 11,400,000 hectares of designated parkland in Canada. Parks visit the banks of raging rivers, the shores of lakes, the tips of glaciers, the lowlands and grasslands,  mountain peaks and caves…. and the towering hoodoos, raincoast forests, bird migration wetlands and pioneer heritage sites. Then add the wildlife management areas, protected reserves, sanctuaries and […]

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Earth Day EH & Nature Conservancy of Canada

On April 22nd people around the world will be celebrating Earth Day. Millions of people around the world will be attending rallies, fund raisers, exhibits and festivals giving Mother Earth a voice. And… sadly enough… the rest of the population will be grumbling, festering and having a hate on for the environmental movement resulting in […]

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About the Brothers Behind Canada EH Tourism

So, it seems, many are a tad curious to learn more about who is behind the writings, photography, research and development of the eh Canada Adventure Travel. Who wouldn’t be, it is a unique travel website. We are sure you would like to meet our massive writing department, our scores of photographers located around the country […]