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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We were sitting in Sarah's Kitsilano apartment craving Indian takeout which we then proceeded to order. We didn't realize it was outside of our delivery area, so we ended up having to hop in the car and go pick it…
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Deep Cove is a darling little place on the waterfront in North Vancouver. An afternoon spent here with a book or a journal, enjoying the peace and calm of the sweet place is always a good idea. The cove itself…
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I think this is one of the secret trails of Vancouver. The hike winds through lush forests, requiring some scrambling under trees and over rocks and roots. The reward is a gorgeous crevice cut into a canyon where a waterfall…
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As I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed this morning, I came across a video of a plastic straw being removed from a turtle's nose by a group of marine biologists in Costa Rica. My family, as a rule, has…
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Downtown Victoria is small enough that most of it can be seen in a day just by walking through the city. It's the beautiful capital city of BC, located across the Georgia Strait on Vancouver Island. Summer time is a…
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The Vancouver Aquarium is located in Stanley Park, a beautiful green space named the world's number one park jutting out into the ocean in downtown Vancouver. As we wandered around the very busy aquarium, I was impressed at their efforts…
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Steveston in Richmond is a cute little seaside fisherman's village that is well worth a visit! Here's my top tips for things to do: Storybrooke The ever popular TV series Once Upon a Time about fairytales coming to life is filmed…
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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…
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For a glimpse into a part of old Vancouver, head for a walk down Gastown, the oldest neighborhood in town. As of 2009, Gastown is a National Historic Site which includes the Steam Clock, the first of its kind. It is…
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