A Guide to Steveston, Vancouver

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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Lynn Canyon Hike

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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A Guide to Gastown, Vancouver

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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Baden Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay to Cypress Mountain Hike

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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My Thoughts on Tourists

As a self-proclaimed world adventurer/explorer/traveler, rarely do I find myself in the shoes of a local. In fact, as a third-culture kid who has lived in three countries with heritage in many more and upwards of ten countries visited at…

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Grouse Grind & Thunderbird Ridge Hike

The Grouse Grind is a famous hike in Vancouver, known for its tough stairs and intense workout. It’s a hike I’ve always wanted to tackle – but it’s definitely not for the faint of heart! The hike is exhausting, and…

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Cabin Lake Hike

The hike up to the peak of Black Mountain is a short and beautiful one. The trail head is at the Cypress Bowl parking lot, a 15km drive up Cypress Mountain off the Sea-to-Sky Highway. At the end of the…

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Whyte Lake Hike

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…

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A Weekend in Birch Bay

When the opportunity came to cross the border for the 4 July 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…

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Visiting the Vancouver Zoo

For Father's Day this year, mum and I took dad on a visit to the Greater Vancouver Zoo because he, more than anyone, appreciates time spent doing something exciting with family in comparison to a physical gift. The Greater Vancouver Zoo…

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