I ended my 35-hour per week pre-professional dance training the same week I turned sixteen thanks to a back injury. A year later, I had been on-and-off training to varying degrees, and that inconsistency led me to officially quit at…
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The Baden Powell trail is a 48km hike stretching from Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay across Vancouver's North Shore. The trail is divided into four sections: Deep Cove to Lynn Valley, Lynn Valley to Grouse Mountain, Grouse Mountain to Cypress…
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In the summertime, Quarry Rock is absolutely buzzing with people as it is a short hike up to a beautiful view. I trekked this one in a torrential downpour, and was greeted by an empty lookout point! You can either…
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The hike up to Cypress Falls in West Vancouver is a lovely little trail winding up alongside a gurgling creek leading to a gushing waterfall in a canyon crevice, a perfect place to spend a morning exploring. CYPRESS FALLS HIKE…
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Vancouver: one of the most vibrant, exciting and all-experiences-included cities in Canada. Situated idyllically on the west coast means that this bustling metropolis is just steps from the ocean, the forests, the beach and the mountains. All year round, Vancouver…
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I had dabbled occasionally in yoga classes, but I had never committed to making it part of my routine until I stumbled across this one as part of my New Year's Resolutions (you know, the whole 'new year, new me'…
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Vancouver has it all: the mountains, the beaches, the skyscrapers, and the ocean. Add night-skiing just a half hour outside the city, and you pretty much have the whole package. We are lucky to have three beautiful ski mountains right on…
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Whistler is a world-famous ski resort, located a few hours north of Vancouver on the Sea to Sky Highway. People travel from all around the world to ski at this incredible place, home to two fantastic mountains: Blackcomb and Whistler…
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Or, how I'm trying to move on with my life. I read an article the other day about ex-dancers at Columbia University. The article was published in their university newspaper and highlighted the thoughts and feelings of a number of students…
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One of the loveliest neighbourhoods in Vancouver is this tiny little island tucked under the Granville Street Bridge just south of downtown. Granville Island is well-known for its food, markets, outdoor summer street performances and abundance of artisan-focused shops, boutiques,…
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My roommates, who are on exchange from Denmark, are avid outdoorsy people. Eager to see more of this incredible province during their semester abroad, we hit the road for a few days up to Whistler to see what sort of…
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The trail up to Rainbow Lake in Whistler is a stunning hike, especially in the winter when the forest turns into a snowy winter wonderland surrounded on all sides by glistening mountains and sparkling treetops. The bridge at the top…
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The best fall tradition is heading out to the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin to carve for Halloween. My favourite local patch is the Richmond Country Farms. Not only is there a fantastic selection of pumpkins in…
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From the top of Mount Seymour, among the abundance of other trails, there is a beautiful hike up to Mystery Lake. The hike provides gorgeous views as you trek from the parking lot through fields of wildflowers. In the wintertime, this is…
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