October

John

Nov 25, 20221 min read

Tunnel Bluffs Hike

On a clear day zoom up to Lions Bay (half way between Vancouver and Squamish) for a superb half-day hike up to one of the best views of...

John

Sep 27, 20221 min read

Late night beer bars on Main St

One common complaint about Vancouver is a lack of 'late night vibe'. Thankfully Main Street has blossomed into this arena in recent years...

John

Mar 15, 20211 min read

Grow Some Houseplants

Walking through Mount Pleasant you will notice most windowsills are adorned with drooping ivy, proud rubber plants and chic fiddle leaf...

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...

John

May 9, 20201 min read

Harvestland Oktoberfest

Harvestland has plenty of family-friendly Autumn harvesting festival activities... Bavarian villages, pumpkin smashing and woodland...

John

May 5, 20201 min read

Campbell River weekend escape

Campbell River is not always high on people's wish list.. it should be! This small town is cutely carved into the side of a valley...

John

Apr 29, 20201 min read

Carve a pumpkin

BC is prime pumpkin growing territory, great for soup and scones! In autumn you can also create a natural piece of art for your doorstep...

John

Apr 19, 20201 min read

Do the gruelling Grouse Grind

The official fitness regime of those living in North Vancouver! 2830 steps over 2.9km and 285m elevation.

John

Apr 19, 20201 min read

Stamp River salmon migration

A dream of mine was to see wild Salmon jumping upstream. In late September/early October the Stamp River Provincial Park near Port...