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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

Biking to a view of the North Saskatchewan River and downtown Edmonton from Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, AB.

How to move to Canada

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Wed. Nov. 6/24

If you are waking up feeling like you just walked into a theater that has a four-year horror show...

Three stars guide Huu-ay-aht Nation in preserving dark sky, culture

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Wed. Sep. 25/24

As darkness shrinks globally, Huu-ay-aht First Nations celebrates and strives to preserve the dark...

Tsawaak RV Resort Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks Tofino Vancouver Island BC

Rethinking wilderness in the ancient gardens of Tla-o-qui-aht, Ahousaht First Nations

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Thu. Sep. 5/24

"There are a lot of concepts in English that don't fit this part of the world at all. And wilderness...

Immerse in whale watching, Indigenous culture in nature's home, North Vancouver Island

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Thu. Aug. 22/24

Wild salmon jumping, whales breaching before your eyes and bears potentially around any bend...

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation history from 1811 to War in the Woods

Updated: Thu. Aug. 1/24

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Mon. Jul. 15/24

Imagine your visit to Tofino and Vancouver Island involves passing through an international border...

Meet the souls who bring the soul to North Okanagan

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Tue. Jul. 2/24

Trails, bands and artisans in the North Okanagan fill Vernon, SilverStar and Lumby with a vibe you...

Take a hike on the West Coast Trail via Nitinaht Lake Campground

Updated: Tue. Jun. 4/24

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Tue. Jun. 4/24

Camping at Nitinaht Campground opens the doors of possibility for adventure with hiking and walking...

Women of Tla-o-qui-aht power Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation’s naaʔuu

Updated: Tue. May. 28/24

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Tue. May. 28/24

Meet the women of Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation’s naaʔuu, seeing through their dreams while helping to...

North of the Sea to Sky awaits the Road Less Travelled

Updated: Thu. May. 16/24

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Thu. May. 16/24

There is a road trip waiting North of the Sea to Sky Highway and it’s not only going to take you on...

Ride with T̓iick̓in Ebikes, for Indigenous culture, nature experiences in Tofino, Ucluelet

Updated: Thu. May. 30/24

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Tue. Apr. 9/24

For the Taylor family’s T̓iick̓in Ebikes, your rental includes a ride through some of the world’s...

Vancouver Island road trip connects you to #IndigenousCoastBC

Updated: Fri. Mar. 22/24

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Wed. Mar. 27/24

See the West Coast through a new lens: Indigenous experiences at Tin Wis Resort, Secret Beach and...

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

Connect to Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation culture, as naaʔuu returns to Tin Wis for spring 2024

Updated: Wed. Jan. 10/24

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Wed. Mar. 13/24

Intricate carving, traditional ceremony, respect for nature and a diet rich in West-Coast...