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

Check out Grande Prairie’s urban buzz: here's 4 reasons why

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Drop in to downtown Grande Prairie to explore the city’s walkable core, with a tasty urban vibe...

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Grande Cache Passport to the Peaks Alberta Darrel Comeau ZenSeekers

Hike Grande Cache summits, stamp your Passport to the Peaks

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Grande Cache's Passport to the Peaks program helps summit seekers find those mountaintop zen moments...

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Camp & Bike the ‘Hawk, at Nitehawk Grande Prairie

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Camp beside mountain bike trails with bike instructors, shuttles, local beer  and good times in...

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Beaverlodge Alberta mural arts scene Paul Lavoie ZenSeekers

Let Beaverlodge's arts scene inspire your creative side

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The giant wall of stained glass at the heart of the Beaverlodge Art & Cultural Centre presents a...

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Sexsmith Alberta grain elevator Paul Lavoie

Walk Through The History of Sexsmith

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Once the Grain Capital of the British Empire, the northern Alberta town of Sexsmith has deep...

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Vernon BC views at Kalamalka Garden Indigenous Garden Okanagan College

Find the deeper beauty in Vernon’s views

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Soaking up the views of the garden at K'nmaĺka Senqâĺten, you can begin to feel the deeper...

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Meet Tla'amin's great Serpent Ihos at Kayeqwan (Savary Island)

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Learn about Tla'amin culture, sustainability and reconciliation on an island that was once a double...

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How to Winter #ExploreVernon

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Learning how to downhill ski or cross-country ski, or just making new connections in a winter city...

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Surf, Work, Repeat: Your Oceanfront Life at Tin Wis Resort, Tofino

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Worlds away from the typical "office job", oceanside Tin Wis Resort, within Tla-o-qui-aht First...

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Sunset Tour at Kiixin with Huu-ay-aht traditional song and dancing.

Celebrating Indigenous Voices in Western Canada

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Education and understanding drive change, but it takes people with vision and dedication to help...

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Reconciliation and Understanding Through Travel

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For those looking forward to a future that is an all-inclusive Canada, hit the road and travel...

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Old growth tree on Meares Island, Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks

Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks: A Vision to a Movement

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Did you know those in BC can stay #TribalParks while supporting the protection and restoration of...

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