dimanche 4 septembre 2016

Experience British Columbia's Beauty And History With Fraser Valley Tours

By John Stewart


Some people anticipate their annual vacations all year long. They can't wait to get to their destinations and enjoy the activities they have planned. Certain individuals take their families to theme parks where there are plenty of rides, exhibits, parades, and fictional characters to keep them busily entertained the whole time they are there. Others would rather take in some historical sights, and experience outdoor activities that emphasize the natural world. If you are in this category, Fraser Valley tours can make your vacation a special event.

Cascade Falls Regional Park is one of British Columbia's most popular attractions. The huge fall gushes water into the pools below so strongly that the roar can be heard for miles. To get to Cascade, you will hike through a forest of cedar and hemlock trees. It is a steep climb to the observation bridge, and not everyone can make it. The trail also tends to be slippery and difficult to navigate at times. Officials warn visitors to take care and keep children in sight at all times.

No trip to this area would be complete without a visit to Fraser Canyon. You can purchase tickets for a breathtaking gondola ride suspended over Fraser River as it races between the steep gorges cut into the Coast Mountains. The canyon became known as "Hell's Gate" in the early days of exploration in this area, and the name stuck. There is a suspension bridge to walk across and plenty of places to take great photographs.

Another unique canyon in the area is Coquihalla. Visitors love to tour the amazing Othello railroad tunnels located here. There are plenty of opportunities for bikers and hikers to enjoy day trips. The landscape is relatively flat here making walking easy. It is a great place to take the whole family. If you are lucky, you might get to see a film crew shooting a movie.

The Benedictine abbey of Westminster is a place many tourists would not think about visiting, but it has amazing views of Fraser Valley. The architecture and history are worth the trip even without the views. Visiting hours are limited though. It is a monastery, and the monks who live and work here have duties and obligations the public is not privy to.

The Fort Langley historic site will take you back in time when settlers traded furs for other goods and supplies and lived in remote villages. Mostly reconstructed, the site offers visitors tours of houses, shops and businesses recreated with precision and accuracy. You can get a real sense of what life was like for the first settlers to the region.

People who love old trains and train depots will be interested in the CN Station Museum located in Fort Langley. You will be able to tour an early twentieth century caboose with the original furnishings and take a look at an old velocipede, a vehicle that eventually became the bicycle. The station houses an interesting art gallery and museum.

British Columbia is beautiful any time of the year. Each season has its own special charm, and the history of this area is fascinating.




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