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A desert? In Canada? You'll find one at Osoyoos in British Columbia (Handout photo via Destination Osoyoos)
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Hidden Canada: 3 British Columbia gems that are worth seeking out

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 Mark Stachiew

With its snow-capped mountains, misty fjords and vast forests, British Columbia is the stuff of travel dreams, but beyond the well-trodden tourist trails of Tofino

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Malahat Skywalk adds to Canada’s growing list of elevated attractions

July 19, 2021 Mark Stachiew

With the official opening of Malahat SkyWalk on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island last week, Canada has added another “skywalk” attraction. Located about 35 minutes drive

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As Tourism Week begins, many Canadian province’s still restrict travel

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 Mark Stachiew

As Tourism Week in Canada kicks off, it’s still unclear where Canadians will be able to travel this summer. The American border remains closed until

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Harbour Air moves closer to being the world’s first all-electric airline

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Mark Stachiew

If all goes according to plan, the world’s first electrically-powered commuter airplane to fly regularly-scheduled commercial flights will be Canadian. It will be a while

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Canada set to get its first pod hotel

August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 Mark Stachiew

Ever since I heard about pod hotels in Japan, I’ve been fascinated by the concept, but have never gotten around to actually staying in one.

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Mark Stachiew has been exploring the world and writing about it for more than 30 years. His travel stories have appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and online publications in Canada, the United States and beyond.

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