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Summer 2016

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Summer of Road Trips DESTINATIONS Brews and Views Powell River Scenic Hwy. 101 wriggles up the Sunshine Coast to Powell River. (From Vancouver, hop a ferry at Horseshoe Bay and another at Earls Cove.) On arrival, stretch your legs at Valentine Mountain, a local secret, where a half-kilometre hike to the lookout reveals panoramas of Texada and Savary islands. Bring a picnic and soak up the solitude. At Townsite Brewing, located in a former 1930s post office building, sample a few craft beers, like the curiously named Zunga, a golden blonde ale. Then continue north, to Lund, the village at Mile 0 of the 101. Stop at the Laughing Oyster Restaurant in Okeover Arm for sautéed oysters and watch for sea lions swimming in the inlet. In Lund, browse the galleries, devour a blackberry cinnamon roll at Nancy's Bakery or day-trip by water taxi to Savary Island, nicknamed Hawaii of the North for its sandy beaches and balmy climate. –Janet Gyenes Shining Shores Creston to Kaslo via Kootenay Lake Starting in Creston, drive north on Hwy. 3A, along a curving, two-lane route that hugs the shoreline of Kootenay Lake. After about 80 kilometres, you'll arrive at the Kootenay Bay ferry terminal, where you'll cross the pristine lake on the longest free vehicle ferry trip in North America. Back on terra firma at Balfour, stop at Holly's Diner for a juicy burger on homemade focaccia, or choose from one of 16 tempting ice cream flavours. Then head north on tree-lined Hwy. 31 for about 15 km, to Ainsworth Hot Springs, and bathe in the mineral nupika wu'u, or "spirit waters," overlooking the lake and mountains. With your stress soaked away, continue on to Kaslo, and its flower-filled streets and wooden houses. After a visit to the SS Moyie, the world's oldest intact passenger sternwheeler, stroll to Teresa's Coffee Shop on Front Street for piled-high sandwiches named after local mines. –Nikki Bayley Getty Images/Rick McCharles/Flickr SUMMER 2016 BCA A .COM 15 The architecture of Liquidity Bistro maximizes gorgeous views from every angle. Spend your 35-minute journey on the Kootenay Lake ferry staring drop-jawed at pristine water and sweeping, mossy green mountains. Few make the trip to this seaside village, sandwiched between West Coast rainforest and ocean, when they're on the Island – and that's a mistake. Two hours west of Victoria, you land in what's essentially Tofino 20 years ago. Make your way here along the quintessentially Pacific Northwest route (Hwy. 14) from Victoria, through old-growth forest, with the roar of the sea at the end. –Nikki Bayley Charmer in the Rough Port Renfrew If you're driving, leave the tasting to your passengers – whether it's craft beer or amazing Okanagan wines. NONE FOR THE ROAD Nancy's Bakery, Lund, BC

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