Review Visit: July 22nd, 2015…read more Interested in Canadian history, eh? On the strange and long journey through Canada, I didn't expect us to end up at a Museum dedicated to Princeton and the surrounding area. We headed to Princeton for a few days before making that long trek home. While there, my cousin's wife took us around to show us the little town. We ended up at this museum and learned a bit more about Canada. This museum, despite the small-looking size outside, offered a ton of information and historical artifacts on the inside. I was astounded by the amount of cool antique objects and small replicas that the small museum held. It was really cool to look over and learn about not just the history of another country but the story behind the local area. Compared to some other museums that I have been to, this one felt homely and welcoming. The few staff members made us feel really welcomed and answered any questions we had. Not sure what else to say about this place. It was a nice little history stop in our long journey. If you find yourself in Princeton with an afternoon free and you got a hankering for learning, this place won't disappoint.

Delightful museum and archives in a historically interesting part of BC…read more Princeton was originally called Vermilion Forks, because of the large vermilion deposits here which were important to the First Nations people. Vermilion was not the only historically significant material, as mining played a very important part in the area's development; copper, gold, coal and some platinum. Now there is some mining operations but by far the most important industry is the lumber industry. The museum houses a wonderful old fossil collection as well as many other interesting artifacts and exhibits. These include a butterfly collection, an antique doll collection, a stagecoach, a fire engine, displays about local history, and local native artifacts. It also boasts a livery stable and fire house in its outbuilding. If you are interested in the local pioneer and native people's history, this is the place to come. It's a great way to spend time in the area learning its history and enjoying your time. Then go outside and imagine what life was like for these people. It will give you a new perspective on things, guaranteed.

I heard you can see Golden Larches from last week of September to first week of October. Only two…read moreweeks in a year. Until camping site, there is no resting spot. After that, going 2 km ahead, then you will see wide opened flat area where you can sit and strech legs. Worth to try.

'Manning Provincial Park' was the final destination of our trip, and travels last week. While…read morethere, we did a 4-night stay in a cabin located at the 'Manning Park Resort' - to be reviewed (w/photos) separately. Our trail walks within the Park were very limited during our stay this year, but I did capture some of the sights where we went, and will attempt to include some appropriate descriptive comments with each.

As done several times before, we booked a standard cabin at the 'Manning Park Resort', for our…read more4-night stay in 'Manning Provincial Park' last week. For us, the cabin was perfect -- with no accommodation surprises, same type and design as we have become accustomed to, and everything in working order. And we sure loved its location - with its more than ample space out front, and in back, to enjoy all the sights and sounds. The standard cabins have two bedrooms - one with a single, double bed, and the other, with two, twin-sized bunks. Plus, a hide-a-bed sofa in the living room. A well-equipped kitchen, with full-size fridege and electric range, microwave oven, coffee maker, toaster, and long, dining table. Like last year year, the Resort's 'Recreation Centre' was closed. Apparently, staff were working on renovations and such to some of the amenities. A slight disappointment for us, but we had thought it might still be closed due to Covid-19 concerns, so not a huge surprise. Some interesting surprise experiences during our stay though: -- on one day, two large helicopters used the field out front as a base to organize and conduct a search / rescue operation. Several people and dogs were involved, and several flights made to/from the areas being covered. A touch noisy, but sure interesting to watch the activities. -- on the next day, black bears decided to visit - their interests entered on the bbq & garbage container area directly out front from our cabin. We watched (outside from our picnic table) three separate visits over the course of the day, by both adult and younger bears. The colours and sizes of the bears indicated we saw at least three adult bears, and two younger ones. Our very first sighting of any bears there, and we got to watch at least five!! My camera could not do justice to the views, but the sights were rather exciting! 'Manning Park Resort' once again provided a wonderful stay. And the cabin itself, was truly our 'home-away-from -home' for the days spent in the Park. We sure enjoyed the time spent there, and as usual hated to see the time pass by so quickly, and our stay come to an end.

We attended a wedding at Manning Park Resort and stayed in a standard cabin which was supposed to…read morebe four bunk beds and a queen in a separate room. We ended up getting two bunk beds in a queen in one room and a queen in another room which worked out great with our kids. The cabins are comfortable except for there's no air conditioning in the cabins or even in the lodge. So keep that in mind if staying in the summer. There was a fan provided but only one for the whole entire room at night. It did cool off so we'd open up the windows to cool off the cabin. There was a strange smell, probably from the previous people's cooking in the cabin which was unpleasant for the first day.