Author: Beata Urmos

  • Which Shannon Falls Hike Is For You?

    Which Shannon Falls Hike Is For You?

    Shannon Falls is the third highest waterfall in British Columbia (and also in Canada, since the highest waterfalls are all in BC). With 335 meters, it ranks after 481 meters high Della Falls (in Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island) and 396 meters Hunlen Falls (in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park near Bella Coola). Visiting Shannon Falls…

  • Iceberg Lake Hike, Whistler – A Match For Garibaldi Lake?

    Iceberg Lake Hike, Whistler – A Match For Garibaldi Lake?

    Iceberg Lake is certainly lesser-known than Insta-star Garibaldi Lake, and even though it can’t compete with it in size, it can when it comes to beauty. The Iceberg Lake hike has become one of our favorite summer day trips from Vancouver. The alpine meadows near Whistler offer lots of incredibly wonderful hikes. However, most of…

  • How To Spend 3 Days In Vancouver?

    How To Spend 3 Days In Vancouver?

    Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. If you like San Francisco, Miami, Seattle, Sydney or Melbourne, then Vancouver will be your next love. It offers skyline views, ocean and mountain views, a mix of vibrant city life and lush green rainforest trails. And there’s just something about coastal cities that…

  • 12 Best Things To Do In Stanley Park, Vancouver

    12 Best Things To Do In Stanley Park, Vancouver

    Stanley Park is one of the highlights of Vancouver. What?! What could possibly be so special about a park? The thing is that Stanley Park is not “just a park”. It’s Vancouver’s first and largest urban park, and one of the best ones all over the world. Big words, I know. But I have my…

  • 18 Best Viewpoints In Vancouver

    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…

  • Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park, A Delightful Surprise Near Victoria

    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,…

  • Whyte Lake Trail: The Best Rainforest Hike In Vancouver?

    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…

  • 17 Best Waterfalls On Vancouver Island: Easy Hikes, Map & Tips

    17 Best Waterfalls On Vancouver Island: Easy Hikes, Map & Tips

    Vancouver Island is one of the best places in British Columbia for easy waterfall walks. From powerful roadside cascades near Campbell River to hidden beach waterfalls along the Juan de Fuca coast, the island is packed with beautiful falls that are easy to add to a road trip. In this guide, we’re sharing the best…

  • Best Beaches In West Vancouver

    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…

  • Cox Bay Lookout Hike: The Best Panorama On Vancouver Island

    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…