Osoyoos & Oliver: rattlesnakes, Nk’Mip desert & berries
When I discovered there was a dry desert in Canada I was dumbfounded. On the border of Washington State in the rain shadow of the rocky...
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John
May 16, 20202 min read
Okanagan valley wine & lakeside sun in perfect Penticton
The Okanagan Valley is hard to beat for a summer road trip. Mountains, lakes, wineries, fishing and local fare. Everything is well within...
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May 12, 20201 min read
Walk the Lynn Canyon
Lynn Canyon is a great 'all weather' activity close to Vancouver that is worth visiting outside the peak summer months. It is also...
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May 12, 20201 min read
Cycle to UBC & explore Pacific Spirit Regional Park
March is a tough month in Vancouver. When the ski fields can be icy or slushy, it isn't warm enough to hit the beach and most hikes are...
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May 10, 20201 min read
Summer hiking bliss in Garibaldi
The summer hiking season is the reason so many people take vacation from work in July! The Garibaldi Provincial Park is a little over an...
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John
May 9, 20201 min read
Hike Quarry Rock
Hands down my favourite hike in the lower mainland. The eastern section of the Baden Powell trail is a rewarding four kilometre walk...
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May 9, 20201 min read
Surround yourself with flowers in the Buchart Gardens
Mrs Buchart was an shrewd entrepreneur. She moved from the freezing blizzards of Ontario to quarry limestone on Vancouver Island in the...
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John
May 9, 20202 min read
Cruise California
Two and a half hours flight south from BC brings you to the most populous state in America where the film industry and today's pop...
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May 4, 20201 min read
Easy afternoon at wonderful Whyte Lake
Visiting Whyte Lake is one of the easiest ways to find serenity in Vancouver. This gentle six kilometre return trail can be extended to...
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John
May 4, 20201 min read
City lookout from Shore Pine Point
Thirty minutes drive or sixty minutes by local bus the Shore Pine Point and Point Atkinson Lighthouse park offer great views across the...
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John
May 4, 20201 min read
Capilano treetop adventure in summer & winter
Not for those with a fear of heights. This 140 metre long 70 metre high suspension bridge is a really accessible landmark in North...
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John
May 3, 20201 min read
Hit the beach
You would normally think twice before uttering the words 'Canada' and 'good beaches' in the same sentence! Over the short summer period...
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John
May 1, 20201 min read
The beautiful blue Joffre Lakes
Catapulted to fame via Instagram, the Joffre Lakes hiking trail cannot be missed. Close to the village of Pemberton and approximately two...
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John
Apr 28, 20201 min read
City views after work from Dog Mountain trail
On a clear day in summer the Dog Mountain trail has fantastic views over Vancouver but less foot traffic than other vantage points and is...
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John
Apr 27, 20202 min read
Snowshoe Mount Baker wilderness
North America's deepest snow base is only two hours drive away from Vancouver. Here you can traipse up a snow drenched mountaintop...
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John
Apr 27, 20201 min read
Diez Vistas- ten view hike at Buntzen Lake
The Diez Vistas Trail winds its way around the Bunzten Lake, just north of Coquitlam. The Spanish name 'ten views' reflects the amazing...
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John
Apr 26, 20205 min read
Learn to ski & snowboard
Learning to ski was one of the main reasons I moved to BC. If you have limited time in province you can make serious progress in one...
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John
Apr 26, 20202 min read
Easter in Banff & Alberta's Rockies
No year in Canada is complete without visiting Banff and Jasper in Alberta's Rocky Mountains. You will leave feeling inspired by towering...
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Apr 23, 20202 min read
Sleepless summer solstice in Yellowknife
Entirely disorienting but eternally rewarding. You will love spending the longest day of the year in Canada's most northern city. This...
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John
Apr 22, 20201 min read
Kayak the underrated Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine coast is a not-so-hidden gem with mossy rainforests and sculpted shorelines easily accessible from Vancouver that people...
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