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Whyte Lake Trail: The Best Rainforest Hike In Vancouver?
Whyte Lake Trail in West Vancouver is an easy and popular hiking route. Unlike what you’d expect, the highlight is not actually Whyte Lake, but the trail that leads there through spectacular old-growth temperate rainforest. It was one of the first trails we’ve done in Metro Vancouver, and we think it’s definitely a must-do for…
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17 Best Waterfalls On Vancouver Island
You can’t not notice waterfalls on Vancouver Island. Whichever region we visited, we found countless of them, whether we expected them or not. Not only are they powerful and spectacular, but most of them can be accessed on short, easy trails. They’re great for visiting with kids and also great as short, scenic stops on…
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Best Beaches In West Vancouver
Vancouver is not your typical beach destination, but it does have some seriously beautiful beaches – which can get quite busy. Where to go for some tranquil, lesser-known beauties? Drive across Lions Gate Bridge to West Vancouver. Long, lively beaches, small sandy bays and rocky coves await there. Some of them you won’t just stumble…
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Cox Bay Lookout Hike: The Best Panorama On Vancouver Island
The views from Cox Bay Lookout swept us off our feet. It all started with planning a road trip from Nanaimo to Tofino, then falling for Tofino, Cox Bay Beach and the lookout, in this order. Not that the order really matters here. Tofino is one of the cutest towns in British Columbia, with stunning…
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12 Kid-Friendly Parks In North Vancouver
Looking for the best parks in North Vancouver to visit with kids? This is your place then, because I have the best North Vancouver parks all in one place, tried and tested on family adventures with my toddler. Let me start with the fact that I love North Vancouver. It feels like home to me,…
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12 Best Playgrounds In Vancouver
What do I like the most about Vancouver playgrounds? Not just the varied play structures and the vivid colors, but also the scenic location, the nice picnic areas and other outdoor opportunities nearby. Quite often it’s easy to combine playground time with walking on the oceanfront promenade, playing on the beach or even venturing out…
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Garibaldi Lake Hike, British Columbia: Is It Worth The Hype?
Garibaldi Lake hike is one of the most popular (and Insta-famous) ones in British Columbia – and that’s a lot to say, since this giant state has no shortage of scenic trails. The result? Crowds – and mandatory day permit in the summer season. However, taking a look at this turquoise-coloured alpine lake nestled between…
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15 Pictures That Make You Want To Visit Vancouver, Canada
Maybe you’re like we once were, and you think that Vancouver is not really a worthwhile tourist destination on its own. While it’s true to some extent – mainly because so much natural beauty surrounds the city that you just don’t want to miss it if you’re already here -, Vancouver does offer a lot…
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Magical Winter Scenes From British Columbia
I remember those magical winters from my childhood. Fresh snow. (School holiday due to the large amount of fresh snow.) Playing with snowballs. Building a snowman. Ice-skating on a frozen lake in my hometown – Szeged, Hungary. But Hungary hasn’t seen much snow in the past decade, and barely any in the cities. There were…
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12 Best Waterfalls Near Vancouver, British Columbia
Moving to a new country is always shocking. But one of our most pleasant shocks in the Vancouver area was waterfalls. Seriously, they are everywhere! And I’m not talking about the tiny, cute ones that are more like decorations in the parks, but the roaring, impressive ones. Some of which are in city parks, but…
