You Are Reading ... The West Coast & the rain forest in BC, Canada.We spent almost three weeks to get there Trip to the West CoastTwo month road trip from Mississauga in Ontario to Whistler in British Columbia and back again Grasslands National ParkWide-open plain, a sea of grasses and Bison in the far distance. The blue sky above and not to forget the Prairie Dogs. This is the darkest dark sky preserve in Canada. Kananaskis CountryO'Shaughnessy Falls, Troll Falls and a hike up the Grotto Canyon in the foothills and front ranges of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta Penticton in the OkanaganPenticton is made for vacation. We had two days filled with entertainment and fun. Wine Tour in the OkanaganWe had one day to visit vineyards avoiding the obvious places. We love the Boutique Wineries Abandoned Northair MineGold, Silver and other minerals drew the people to this place. Now it is the colourful murals that transformed the mine into an art gallery China Head MountainLilooet to Pavillion and the High Bar Road to the Big Bar Ferry over the Fraser River. We made it to the top. Vancouver IslandSix days on Vancouver Island. Victoria via Juan de Fuca to Cowichan Bay, Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet. But it's the encounters we remember.