An amazing way to finish up our time here in this beautiful place! After Tofino, we drove to Nanaimo, continuing our adventures on the water by fishing for salmon and crab for the first time. Not only did we catch some crab but we got to bring it home and cook it for dinner. What a fresh and delicious meal. The next day we jumped back in the water to go snorkelling with playful seals and after having them nibble on our fins, we strapped on our scuba diving gear and dove down to 60 feet to get a whole new perspective of ocean life. We saw so much interesting sea-life including wolf eels and a swimming scallop, which swims through the water when you touch it.
This was our first time diving in Canada and we loved every minute of it. Finally, to cap off our time on Vancouver Island, we signed up for a bungy jump and a primal swing experience. First we got strapped into the primal swing and swung 140 km/h through a canyon. Then we had the ultimate adrenaline rush, a 150 foot bungy jump! Strapped by the ankles, we courageously took the leap, falling towards the ground with nothing but a few thousand elastic bands keeping us safe. Words cannot describe the feeling of freedom that we felt falling through the air and the sense of accomplishment when it's all said and done. We then made our way back to Vancouver and drove to Kelowna, the largest city of the Okanagan Valley. This is one of Canada's best wine regions and a winery tour is something that you shouldn't miss. We had the opportunity to visit an organic biodynamic winery, which not only produces great tasting wines but does so in a way that's harmonious with Earth. We were so impressed with the facility and everything we learned about the various crops that can be grown in conjunction with grapes. Another thing the area is known for is Okanagan Lake, a massive 135-km long lake that dominates the valley of Kelowna and other nearby towns. To really enjoy the lake, we jumped on a boat to tour the city by water before strapping on a flyboard, utilizing the water to launch ourselves into the air. It was such a cool experience to hover over the water and even though we crashed a few times, once we got the hang of it, it was such a blast. One of our favourite activities was getting into a helicopter and getting a birds eye view of the lake, the mountains, the various wineries, and the beautiful canyons that can be found just outside the city. We loved exploring Kelowna and experiencing some of the wine culture, as well as other cool activities such as axe throwing, something we've never considered trying before. We were so surprised by how much fun it was. With our time running out in BC, we made our way East to the mountains, stopping in Revelstoke to ride the Pipe Mountain Coaster, an exciting and scenic ride that brought us down the mountain and through the forest while having fun and allowing us to take in the breathtaking views. Last but not least, we entered the Canadian Rockies, stopping at Yoho National Park to see beautiful Emerald Lake. As you can see, British Columbia has no shortage of incredible and varied scenery, attractions, nature, and adventure. We did so much and barely scratched the surface. From lush rainforests to rugged coastline, to deserts, lakes, and mountains, British Columbia is one of the most beautiful places in Canada, if not the entire world. Thank you so much for watching our British Columbia episode. To learn more about what we did in BC as well as other provinces during our 150-day road trip across Canada, visit MustDoCanada.com.
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