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John
May 27, 20201 min read
Biking & hiking in the Kamloops grasslands
Often overlooked, the friendly interior city of Kamloops is one of British Columbia's top spots for weekend adventure sports. The...
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John
May 20, 20201 min read
Dine Out Vancouver
For seventeen days across the post-festive season lull, hospitality venues in Vancouver open their doors so you can 'dine-out'. If...
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John
May 13, 20201 min read
Otters, snakes and jellyfish at the Aquarium (vale)
NOTE: On 7th September 2020 the Aquarium shut its doors until a new business model can be implemented, we can't wait to return soon! Long...
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John
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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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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John
May 9, 20201 min read
Harvestland Oktoberfest
Harvestland has plenty of family-friendly Autumn harvesting festival activities... Bavarian villages, pumpkin smashing and woodland...
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John
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 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 3, 20201 min read
Pork hock & glühwein at the Christmas Market
The annual Vancouver Christmas Market helps to create festive cheer downtown. A series of wooden huts are erected in the waterfront...
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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 29, 20201 min read
Volunteer at the Art Gallery
The Vancouver Art Gallery might look very familiar. As a former courthouse its commanding architecture has seen it star as key filming...
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John
Apr 29, 20201 min read
Eastside Culture Crawl artist open-house
Don't miss this annual artist open house event in November in East Vancouver. Thousands of works from grassroots and professional...
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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...
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John
Apr 29, 20201 min read
Visit the Beatty Biodiversity Museum
This museum takes you on a journey to understand the fascinating interconnectedness of life on earth. It remains a functional university...
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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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