Thursday, September 8, 2016

Spend A Relaxing Vacation 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.

There are many sights to see and interesting things to do in this region of British Columbia. Some of the most stunning scenery is found in Cascade Falls Regional Park. The huge waterfall is the main attraction, but there are numerous other falls that are wonderful sights. Visitors to the falls will walk through a forest full of hemlock and cedar trees. The trail leading up to Cascade is fairly steep and can be muddy and slippery.

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.

Coquihalla Canyon is a completely different tour. Here you will find it an easy and peaceful walk that will be a great experience for the whole family. The Canadian Pacific Railroad cut a series of tunnels through the mountains in the early twentieth century. Now you can stroll through them and admire the beauty of the granite and marvel at the determination it must have taken to create them.

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.

Canadian history buffs will love to visit the Fort Langley historic site to get a glimpse of the way life was lived in the early days of British Columbia. It was originally a trading fort and most of site has been reconstructed, but it has been done very carefully and with as much authenticity as possible.

Before you leave Fort Langley, you should stop by the CN Station Museum. Lovers of vintage trains and depots will be fascinated by the turn on the twentieth century caboose with all of its original furnishings. You can tour the art gallery and museum located in the station as well.

There are many beautiful places to see and interesting things to do in British Columbia. You shouldn't miss any opportunity to experience the region for yourself.




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