Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit – Our Six-Day Adventure

We paddled the 116 km Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit in six unforgettable days, crossing vast lakes, wild rivers, and remote portages deep in British Columbia’s Cariboo Mountains. From storm-lashed crossings on Isaac Lake to quiet camps beside loon calls and beaver lodges, this self supported journey tested our endurance and rewarded us with true wilderness immersion. Here is our day by day account of one of the world’s greatest canoe adventures.

The climb up Cluny Hill to Nelson's Tower

Nelson’s Tower, Forres – 97 Steps to the Top

Climb 97 spiral steps inside Nelson’s Tower, Forres, and enjoy stunning views over the Moray Coast. This round stone tower, built in 1806 to honour Admiral Nelson, is open seasonally and free to visit.

Clouds gather over Strathnairn

Clach na h-Airm: The Hidden Gathering Stone of Strathnairn

Quick Facts Our Hunt for Clach na h-Airm: A Hidden Stone in the Forest On a quiet evening in Strathnairn, my brother, Campbell and I set off on what turned out to be our hardest standing stone hunt yet. We’d parked near the Mains of Gask after visiting the nearby stone circle, thinking Clach na …