Tumbler Ridge, BC, Shares Its Year Round Playground for Nature Lovers and Outdoor Adventurers with the Launch of VisitTumblerRidge.com

Tumbler Ridge, BC (PRWEB) -- Tumbler Ridge (http://www.visittumblerridge.ca/) welcomes the world to visit as they showcase their versatile outdoor tourism offerings at a visitor’s fingertips with the launch of their new tourism website, www.VisitTumblerRidge.com.

Funded in part through Tourism BC’s Community Tourism Opportunities program, the project is a culmination of countless hours of effort from passionate tourism professionals from the youngest community in Canada. The increasingly popular Waterfall Capital of Northern BC is now showcased within a comprehensive, easy-to-use online format, featuring the fast growing winter activity

waterfall ice climbing (http://www.visittumblerridge.ca/YourAdventure/WinterActivities/IceClimbing/tabid/85/Default.aspx) and detailed information on Tumbler Ridge Canada as a versatile destination for new visitors and a welcome return for Tumbler Ridge veterans. Unique aspects of the site include several interactive components, such as a virtual push pin map to highlight visitor origins, a section for posting vacation stories and the ability to send an email-post card.

The highly visual site takes visitors on new adventures from hiking one of the 37 magnificent trails to discovering why Tumbler Ridge is known as the Waterfall Capital of the North. Take one of the waterside dinosaur tours (http://www.visittumblerridge.ca/YourAdventure/SummerActivities/DinosaurExperiences/tabid/77/Default.aspx) in summer or visit the Dinosaur Experience Gallery in winter. Nature lovers will not be disappointed experiencing this portion of BC’s natural heritage, all part of an outdoor adventure in Canada.

Along with being the ice climbing capital of BC with seven waterfalls, Tumbler Ridge has an abundance of other winter activities. Take a trip back into history while enjoying the traditional Canadian winter activities of snowshoeing or dog sledding. With no less than five different types of skiing adventures, every skier can enjoy the beauty as they spend a day in the mountains and valleys.

A cross country skiing BC (http://www.visittumblerridge.ca/YourAdventure/WinterActivities/Skiing/tabid/84/Default.aspx) experience is unforgettable on the groomed Nordic trails, especially the ever popular Wolverine Trail. BC Snowmobile enthusiasts can hit the 300 km of snowmobiling routes all easily accessible, mapped and on signed trails.

With the launch of VisitTumblerRidge.com, this co-operative effort represents another significant milestone for the community’s quest to become one of Canada’s foremost destinations for year-round outdoor adventure.

For more information, www.VisitTumblerRidge.com

About Tumbler Ridge:

The District of Tumbler Ridge is the newest municipality in British Columbia, a community of 3,700 people idyllically situated in the rolling foothills on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Named the “Waterfall Capital of the North”, Tumbler Ridge sits amidst a wilderness of lakes, rivers and numerous breathtaking falls. This four-season destination offers unlimited year-round recreational opportunities for all ages and was elevated to global recognition in 2000 by the discovery of dinosaur footprints.

Media contact:

Ray Proulx

Community Development Officer

District of Tumbler Ridge

(250) 242-4242 ext. 225

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