british columbia

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    Fruit Picking in the Okanagan this summer?

    Hello lovely people! This is my first post here, but I've been lurking this site for years now. I'm making ideas of what to do with my summer, and as I'm already in BC, I'm thinking of spending the summer fruit picking in the Okanagan. I've heard cherries are where the money's at, and my plan is...
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    Saltspring Island is in British Columbia

    Does anyone know this town? Saltspring Island. I have no choice, I need to leave my home town, too many expectations about my mental health. I've been travelling before. I need some intel about what to expect. If I do end up on t he Island, it will be to regroup and send people the right...
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    My very first catch out across British Columbia

    Hey all, I just wanted to share my story of my very first catch out, from Field B.C. to Surrey B.C. Long time lurker here, occasionally lurk around reddit.com/r/vagabond as well. I have always been fascinated with train riding ever since meeting a kid on the streets of Calgary in like, 2014 I...
  4. Benji91

    Photos More Kootenay Adventures

    Seems you can't turn a corner here without coming across more beauty. Spent a bit of time up in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park the other day, great spot for hiking and exploring. I'm planning on heading back up there soon and spending a couple of nights (and, y'know, actually being prepared...
  5. Benji91

    Photos West Kootenay Wandering

    So, I moved a little ways north of Nelson, BC a couple of months ago. This area is too damn beautiful! So many people are willing to pick up hitchhikers too (something I'm not used to, being from Queensland, Australia). Here's a few photos from the past couple of weeks. Wandering my foot, my...
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    Headed to the Pacific Northwest

    I'm planning on going this winter. Portland, Seattle, Olympia, maybe even Vancouver, BC. ~ What are some good youth drop in resources? I need someplace LGBT friendly, that doesn't require ID, and which doesn't feel like fucking juvenile hall; someplace like Safe Place for Youth in Los Angeles...
  7. Spacescum

    Ontario to British Columbia

    This is a thread for anyone venturing the infamous migration from Ontario to British Columbia this upcoming spring/summer of 2017. (Every type of travel) I noticed there hasn't been a recent post in the Canadian section and decided to update a thread so anyone traveling in the area can meet /...
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    Squatting In Canada?

    Ok so just signed up because I see alot of people squatting in abandoned buildings but wanted to know how to go about squatting on land. I'm an American thinking about moving up to Canada (please don't laugh), around Vancouver (since its supposed to be warmer). I've never done the squatting...
  9. Skidkidfox

    British Columbia to California to Louisiana

    Hey folks! Im planning on veing in the states for the winter this year. I havent been in years, qnd wasnt homless last time! What are some neat places i should check out? Places to avoid, good places for busking etc. Any information helps! Envoyé de mon SGH-I337M en utilisant Tapatalk
  10. Tude

    Freedom Cove: Self-sustainable floating home off coast of Tofino, British Columbia.

    OK - this looks like an adult playground!!!! Wonder how it handles in a storm - but this is very cool. And DO pick up on the 30 lb rats they have issues with. :eek::eek: Found a couple of sources of info on this - but this article was more extensive. There is a long vid at the link too -...
  11. Forest 420 Despot

    Best Places in British Columbia

    Ive traveled the west coast of canada for a few years now, grew up here and ive hitched everyplace, just want to let people know about the hidden gems, we have a seasonal migration of people traveling from out east every year to pick fruit and iam always asked for info, and for anyone wanting to...
  12. CardBoardBox

    [Oct 1, 2011] Rainbow Affiliated BC Eco-Village Homestead Gathering (Central British Columbia)

    Some of y'all might be interested in this sort of thing. Time Saturday, October 1 at 1:00pm - November 13 at 4:00pm Location A little South East of Trail BC One of the original intentions of a Rainbow Gathering was to manifest 3000 acres of land, pass the Magic Hat and build a...
  13. RnJ

    Tree Planting in British Columbia

    I want to go tree planting in British Columbia this summer. It's a little late in the application game, but I'm still working at it. Any people here have recommendations or good experiences with certain companies? At this point, I just want to earn a bit of money, love in a tent and have the...