KBS1 program highlights outdoor activities and rail in western Canada

Travelers exploring western Canada can experience the region through physically demanding outdoor activities and slow-paced rail journeys rather than traditional sightseeing tours, according to a broadcast schedule released by KBS1 for its program Walk Around the World. The broadcast, scheduled for October 10 at 9:40 a.m., follows a route from Banff through Squamish, Jasper, Lillooet, and Meares Island, as reported by News Directory 3 citing News Culture.

Visitors Climb Iron Pathways at Mount Norquay

The journey opens at Mount Norquay in Banff, where participants tackle the via ferrata route. Instead of simply viewing the Rocky Mountains from a distance, visitors wear safety gear and climb iron pathways installed directly on the cliffside. The program highlights how moving across the rock face provides a sensory experience distinct from standard observation.

Logging Sports and Timber Traditions in Squamish

In Squamish, the broadcast examines how historical logging skills have evolved into local sports. Competitions include axe throwing, log cutting, and log rolling on water, alongside hands-on log climbing. These activities demonstrate how methods once required for forest survival now form part of regional culture and athletics.

The Twenty Four Hour Rail Journey to Vancouver

Travelers slow their pace aboard a train running from Jasper to Vancouver on a route lasting approximately 24 hours. Passengers ride in dome observation cars while the Rocky Mountains and valleys pass by. In sections where mobile phone signals do not reach, travelers focus entirely on the landscape visible from the windows.

Salmon Traditions Along the Fraser River in Lillooet

In Lillooet, the program meets residents who rely on the Fraser River. Salmon serves as more than a food source here, with traditional methods used to catch, cook, and dry the fish for storage. Visitors observe traditional fishing techniques, taste the food, and experience local life through dried salmon and traditional music.

Ancient Forests on Remote Meares Island

The journey concludes on Meares Island, which requires a combination of boat and car travel from Vancouver. The destination features an old-growth forest with massive trees that have stood for a thousand years, offering a quiet environment shaped by minimal human intervention.