I spent a week under the Cypriot sun exploring the gorgeous island full of wine villages, waterfalls, quaint towns and seaside getaways. Here is my travel guide to the Mediterranean island of Cyprus for those lucky enough to visit this paradise. How to Get to […]
Kitsilano Beach is a local Vancouver favourite, and is easily accessible by public transit as well as by car with an abundance of available parking. The Boathouse Restaurant right on the beachfront offers an array of dining options, with both sit-in and take-out available. There are […]
The trailhead to Joffre Lakes begins about three hours north of Vancouver, just past Pemberton on the Sea to Sky Highway. The parking lot is right on the highway and is usually overflowing, so impossible to miss. Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is made up of […]
The hike up to the top of Panorama Ridge and back down via Garibaldi Lake is probably the most incredibly beautiful hike I’ve ever done. The trail winds through alpine meadows and has glimpses of stunning glacial water. After the difficult hike up to the […]
Eagle Bluffs via the gorgeous Cabin Lake is one of my favourite after-work hikes. Cabin Lake is the perfect spot for a warm afternoon swim to relax after the first 45-minute steep scramble before continuing on to Eagle Bluffs for sunset over the best panoramic […]
Lindeman Lake is just past Chilliwack, quite a drive from Vancouver. This hike is well worth-it though, as you’ll be greeted with views of a stunning green lake after a strenuous up-hill rocky hike up to the top. A dive in is refreshing after your […]
The beautiful valley of Lynn Canyon is a stunning place to spend a day, full of hidden gems and natural wonders. Lakes, waterfalls, winding trails and swinging bridges are all to be found is this entirely free nature park (making it a winner in my […]
The hike up to the peak of Black Mountain is a short and beautiful one. The trail head is a the Cypress Bowl parking lot, a 15km drive up Cypress Mountain off the Sea to Sky Highway. At the end of the hike, your steep […]
The hike up to Whyte Lake in West Vancouver is a short one ending at a lovely little lake which is perfect for a warm, refreshing dip after your climb. We hiked to Whyte Lake in the middle of an air advisory warning due to […]
When the opportunity came to cross the border for the July 4th Long Weekend to go and celebrate with the Americans, we couldn’t say no! Being Canadians, it’s fun to join in the fun south of the border to ring in Independence Day full of barbecues […]