Access & Allies: North America
SCI BC Peer Murray Siple has an eye for finding unique, wheelchair-friendly places to stay while away from home. Here are some of his top recommendations for wheelchair users looking to travel in Canada and the US and helpful tips for a smooth trip.
Yellowstone by Chair
This summer former Events Lead and SCI BC Peer Jessica Kruger crossed an adventure to Yellowstone National Park off her bucket list. She shares her experience- with tips and tricks on how to make your Yellowstone camping trip wheelchair accessible.
Access & Allies: International
Avid traveler and SCI BC Peer Murray Siple has seen the good, the bad and everything in between when it comes to wheelchair-friendly travel. Here are some of his top recommendations for unique and accessible places to stay around the world.
Salt Spring Reflections
When Karen Hodge wanted to escape the bustle of the city with her family, she found a cabin on Salt Spring Island was the perfect place to stop and reflect.
Adventure with SCI: Yellowstone National Park
Barcelona native, Manu Heras, always dreamed of visiting Yellowstone National Park. When he finally got the chance it was everything he hoped it would be.
Chaise Roulante: Thanksgiving in Montreal
Emma Kivisild has travelled to Montreal several times with varying levels of mobility – she has MS and now uses a wheelchair. But on her recent Thanksgiving trip, she experienced the difference in accessibility between the East and West like never before.
Adventure with SCI: VIA Rail. Everyone is Welcome
Travelling with a disability can be a daunting process. When Suzan Jennings decided to use VIA Rail to travel from Sarnia to Ottawa, she was pleasantly surprised by the accessibility accommodations.
Adventure with SCI: Royal Treatment in Mexico
When former photo-journalist and stroke-survivor Dannielle Hayes returned to Mexico on vacation she expected heat and bugs, not to be treated like a queen.Â
Adventure with SCI: (Re)Finding my Sea Legs
When seasoned traveller and stroke-survivor Dannielle Hayes got the opportunity to cruise from BC to California, she jumped at the chance… so to speak.
Travel, SCI & Intermittent Catheterization: Important Advice That’s NOT In Your Guidebook
Oh, the places you’ll go! But not without your catheters… Whether its your first trip after an SCI or one of many, these useful preparation tips can help ensure your trip is memorable for all the right reasons.
Adventure with SCI: Getting Back to Travelling
Before he was injured, Manu Heras loved to travel. Now, the Barcelona native is back on the road, crossing continents, mingling with locals, and seeking out adventures off the beaten track.
Haida Gwaii: Wheelchair to the Edge of the World
Emma Kivisild: dreamer, adventurer, wheelchair user. Here’s how one SCI BC Peer pulled off the accessible trip of a lifetime—and why you’ll want to plan a trip to Haida Gwaii, too.