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.

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.

Was looking forward to staying here as we always stop by on our way past but have never stayed…read more Checked in with a robotic and unfriendly man. Checked out with his younger version. No "how was your stay ?" or anything. Pool and hotbtub looked questionable so didn't use. Room was fine - very basic motel room. Not giving "resort" vibes. Outside to lodge was all torn up and under construction. Pub closed. Restaurant seemed more like a cafeteria with waitresses -zero ambiance or charm. Seafood chowder was good. Beef dip was enjoyed but fries were tasteless and oily and same with the unsalted unseasoned yam fries. Overpriced for mid week off season. . Won't be back