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12 Best Things To Do In Stanley Park, Vancouver

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18 Best Viewpoints In Vancouver

The waterfront skyline with modern glass buildings, snow-capped mountains in the background and sailboats sitting in the bay is a sight that makes Vancouver one of the most scenic cities in the world. Enjoying the skyline and ocean views is undoubtedly the best thing to do on a Vancouver visit – and locals can’t get…
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Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park, A Delightful Surprise Near Victoria

We stumbled upon Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park when searching for some nice place on the coast near Victoria, and the main expectation was being suitable for hanging out with a toddler. Witty’s Lagoon delivered that and more! It’s only about a 30 minutes drive from Victoria, and it’s quite a diverse shoreline park with woodlands,…
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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

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12 Kid-Friendly Parks In North Vancouver

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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…
