Jim Barr

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Jim Barr

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From slopes to hiking trails, for over 20 years Jim Barr (aka Doc Pow) has been exploring the Pacific Northwest of North America, on both sides of the Canadian Rockies. Jim shared his adventures as a travel writer, TV producer and mobile developer in almost all forms of traditional and new media,becoming an expert on the slopes, resorts, cities and everything in between.

"I get to introduce the world to some of my favourite places in Western Canada. Even better, I get to do it with an outstanding team of correspondents who help educate and inspire snow and festival seekers to get out and explore. In 20 years of reporting and producing content about this region it continues to amaze me. The opportunities in this part of our world are endless."

Stories by Jim Barr

Road trip the Vancouver Island coastal route

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Follow the winding island roads through Nuu-chah-nulth Homelands (the collective of 14 island-based...

Four soulful Vernon experiences with syilx connections

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Viewpoints are sacred spaces for the syilx people. “This is where ceremonies are held that remind...

Tin Wis Resort Tofino BC Tla-o-qui-aht Nation

naaʔuu 411 and an invite to Feast in Tofino This March

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Those of you who have surfed Tofino, those who have hiked Tofino or even simply have gone for a...

Tofino British Columbia Naauu Melissa Renwick ZenSeekers

naaʔuu presents Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation culture to the world

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Deep in Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation (aka Tofino as it is known presently), a new cultural resurgence...

Tofino BC Tin Wis Resort Kyler Vos

Unlock Tofino's best-kept secrets via Tin Wis Resort

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When Ashley Oscienny and her family make a Tofino visit, they choose the Tin Wis Resort. “You score...

Slow Rise Bakery breadmaking workshop Gabriola Island Logan Moore ZenSeekers

Island-hop to these events on BC’s rural islands

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These five BC rural islands are some of the most community-oriented, nature-centered, grounded and...

'Namgis First Nation Eli Cranmer Cormorant Island BC Melissa Renwick ZenSeekers

Learn to travel BC's rural islands respectfully, from locals

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It's easy to travel respectfully when you visit the BC Gulf Islands of Cormorant, Cortes, Gabriola...

Tin Wis Resort Tofino Tla-o-qui-aht Nation Gisele Martin ZenSeekers

Feel the calm, connection at Tin Wis, Tla-o-qui-aht owned Tofino resort

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For over 5000 years, Tin Wis Resort (10 minutes from downtown Tofino) has been a destination for...

Haida Gwaii Kay 'Lingaay cultural centre Jim Barr

Ride a reconciliation wave on culturally, naturally rich Haida Gwaii

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I knew my first visit to Haida Gwaii would leave a significant impression, but I was not ready for...

Secret Beach campground BMX pump track

Bike & Camp at Secret Beach, Vancouver Island

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Secret Beach Campground adds bike trails to its powerhouse attractions, which include marina access...

Bamfield BC Kiixin Village Site 8 Jaiden George ZenSeekers

SCORE THE KiiX̣IN 411 ON THIS RECONCILIATION EXPERIENCE

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Get to know the incomparable Kiixin national historic site from the perspective of one of the Huu-ay...

Indigenous dancers Grande Prairie

4 Ways to Connect to Indigenous culture in Grande Prairie

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The next time you are travelling through one of Canada’s largest most undiscovered cities, Clinton...