The hike up to Jug Island Beach in Belcarra is a lovely true-Vancouver rainforest hike in a wonderful moss-filled forest with a nice change in elevation, ending at a gorgeous beach with a stunning view of Jug Island sitting proudly…
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Let me preface this by saying that Black Tusk is by far the most challenging hike I have done. The hike is steep, long, and strenuous in the summer heat. Please begin early in the day to give yourself plenty of…
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Home to the Sierra Nevada Mountain's famous magnificent sequoia trees and deep canyons, the pair of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are a jointly-administered gem in the heart of central California. While you can squeeze the parks' highlights into…
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There are thousands of islands off the coast of British Columbia, with hundreds of them populated with curious towns, magical harbours and stunning hikes and nature escapes. I have made it my goal to spend more time aboard BC Ferries…
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A short drive up the Sea to Sky Highway is a lake in Murrin Provincial Park that sits right alongside the highway. Avoid the busy lake and get away from the cars by following the path around the lake to…
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Vancouver Island, just across the Georgia Strait, is a massive, adventure-filled haven for outdoor lovers. From hiking to swimming, biking to skiing, surfing to exploring tiny towns, there's something for everyone. A gorgeous spot just outside Victoria is Butchart Gardens,…
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Aptly named, Sunset Beach is a local gem in Vancouver that is famous for some of the most incredible views of sunset. Catch golden hour here from the Burrard Street Bridge overlooking the beachfront, then head down the steps and…
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With it being May, most of the gorgeous alpine trails in Garibaldi and Whistler are still covered in snow and not yet open for hiking. A bit further south in Squamish, there are many more options for Spring hiking (see:…
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Known for its cowboys and stampedes, its cows and neverending winters, Calgary is one of the largest cities in Western Canada. The incredible Banff and Jasper National Parks are just a few hours drive away, home to some of the…
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Just 135km east of Calgary, about an hour and a half's drive, is the quirky town of Drumheller. Famous for its dinosaurs and hoodoos, my boyfriend Sam and I trekked out to see what we could get up to for…
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The Bowen Lookout hike from the top of the Cypress Bowl Road is a wonderful short hike up to a stunning panoramic view looking out over the Howe Sound and back towards the ski hills. Especially during winter, the entire…
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Skiing is something I've been falling more and more in love with, thanks mostly due to my boyfriend Sam, an ex-high level ski athlete. We've skiied a number of mountains while we've been together - from Lake Louise to Whistler,…
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San Francisco is a bustling and exciting forward-thinking city on the Californian coast, about half-way up the state. San Francisco sits at the tip of the world-famous Silicon Valley, a hub of social media and technological prowess. It's one of…
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One of my all-time favourite drives in the world is the gorgeous Californian Highway 1, winding its way down the coast along the azure ocean through rolling sand dunes. I have laid out the perfect itinerary for a California Coast…
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