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8 Best Coquitlam Playgrounds
After covering the best playgrounds in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Burnaby, now comes Coquitlam. Staying home with a toddler after we moved to Vancouver surely meant that I had time to research and test lots of playgrounds. More than I ever wanted, haha. While spending hours on playgrounds was much more fun for…
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One Day In Vancouver, BC: The Ideal 1-Day Vancouver Itinerary
Tucked between mountains and ocean, Vancouver is one of the most scenic cities in the world. It will easily keep you entertained for a week – but what if you only have a day in Vancouver? Well, then we created this 1-day Vancouver itinerary just for you. It’s not packed with everything worth seeing in…
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35 Great Vancouver Quotes
Vancouver is one of our favorite cities in the world. The ocean meets the mountains here – and show me another city which is home to such fabulous rainforests and waterfalls. If you’re looking for breathtaking scenery and endless hiking routes, Vancouver is your city. But this post is mostly about beautiful Vancouver scenes and…
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5 Great Things To Do At Green Lake, Whistler
Green Lake is one of the five easily accessible lakes around Whistler. It’s named after its vivid, fabulous turquoise hues, and it’s right by the Sea to Sky Highway, so it’s impossible not to notice. The highway runs along the lake, so you get pretty views even from the road, but it makes for a…
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Which Are The Best Microspikes For Hiking?
What kind of footwear do you need for hiking in the snow? Do you need any traction device? These were our main questions when we started regular winter hiking in British Columbia. In this post we don’t only tell you about the best microspikes for hiking, but also explain what kind of traction devices are…
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Hike Mount Seymour In Every Season
Hiking Mount Seymour is a classic mountain hike. It’s a moderately difficult one, yet it rewards with exceptional panoramic views, and it’s one of the most scenic hikes on the North Shore. No wonder, it’s extremely popular. The fact that you have only a few months to do it each year won’t help either. Though…
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Spirea Nature Trail: The Best Introduction To Golden Ears
Where to go to experience the magic of British Columbia’s temperate rainforests? Where to go without leaving Vancouver too far behind and without having to hike too much? Golden Ears Provincial Park is your place, because it’s home to some of the most impressive rainforest trails near Vancouver. The Spirea Nature Trail is just the…
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Why Should You Not Miss The Skookumchuck Narrows Hike?
The Skookumchuck Narrows hike was among our favorites on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. It’s a “whitewater wonder” like no other. Twice every day you can marvel at powerful rapids and whirlpools as the tide changes, the flow of saltwater switches, and it reverses the direction and power of the Sechelt Rapids. The hike…
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Visit The Hole In The Wall, Port Alberni
The Hole in the Wall hike in Port Alberni was once one of the best hidden gems on Vancouver Island, and it’s still one of the best stops on your way from Vancouver to Tofino. It’s a unique water feature that’s beautiful to visit all year, and it’s accessible by a short, easy hike. Though…
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Bed And Breakfast In Vancouver: 8 Fabulous Places To Stay
Vancouver is one of our favorite cities in the world, where a modern downtown is combined with breathtaking natural beauties, countless hiking trails, waterfalls and beaches. The best place to stay in Vancouver depends on your travel style and interests, and this post is for those of you who are looking for the best B&B…
