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Sasquatch crossing sign in the Oregon wilderness

Mysterious monsters and mythical beings: Explore the rich folklore of the West Coast

In a place beyond the pines, towering mountains and misty coastlines resides…

 

We are entering peak race season, so plan out your races now while early bird tickets are still available!

Run your way up – or down – the West Coast with this bucket-list race guide

Whether you’re a seasoned runner seeking new challenges or a first-timer eager…

 

View of Cheakamus Lake from Blackcomb Mountain, Whistler.

Trails for all hikers: Visiting spring’s must-explore West Coast parks

Beautiful hikes span the West Coast and are perfect destinations when spring…

 

Babes in Pinland compete at Add-A-Ball Amusements in Seattle. Amy Attas/West Coast Traveller photo.

Flipping for pinball: Why pro players love travelling the west coast

It’s a Thursday night in Seattle’s trendy Fremont neighbourhood. Inside Add-A-Ball Amusements, women, nonbinary and trans competitors are hunched over the blinking lights and ringing… Continue reading

Babes in Pinland compete at Add-A-Ball Amusements in Seattle. Amy Attas/West Coast Traveller photo.
Amtrak Cascades train 517 from Vancouver to Portland arrives at Everett Station Thursday, March 9, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ride the rails on the Amtrak Cascades for a rumbling adventure

The service derailed by the pandemic is fully restored with multiple travel options between Oregon and Canada.

Amtrak Cascades train 517 from Vancouver to Portland arrives at Everett Station Thursday, March 9, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)