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Stanley Glacier Trail, The Best Day Hike In Kootenay National Park
Read more: Stanley Glacier Trail, The Best Day Hike In Kootenay National ParkStanley Glacier Trail is probably the most popular day hike in Kootenay National Park in British Columbia, and we can easily see why. It’s a medium difficulty trail with lots of different scenery (forest, meadows, rock walls, waterfalls) and a glacier view at the end, so the effort-reward ratio is pretty good. However, save this…
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Best Richmond Parks For Families
Read more: Best Richmond Parks For FamiliesMetro Vancouver is a great place to live with kids. It offers an endless number of parks, playgrounds and beaches, and Richmond has its fair share. Even though it doesn’t have mountains or rainforests, and it’s all plain, you find neatly planned community spaces, rich ecosystems, nature trails and parks there. This post is about…
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Your Osoyoos Camping Guide
Read more: Your Osoyoos Camping GuideWould you expect to find a perfect summer beach holiday destination in British Columbia? With hot, sunny weather, nice beaches and pleasant water temperatures, Osoyoos offers exactly that. Osoyoos Lake is actually the warmest freshwater lake in Canada, with an average water temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. Now combine this with a desert landscape that…
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Tunnel Bluffs Hike: A Stunning View Of Howe Sound
Read more: Tunnel Bluffs Hike: A Stunning View Of Howe SoundAre you looking for a relatively easy half day hike that leads up to fabulous views of Howe Sound, Bowen Island and the Sunshine Coast? The Tunnel Bluffs hike is exactly that, and it’s a popular day trip from Vancouver, located only about 30 minutes drive from the city. Beating the crowds is the most…
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Best West Vancouver Playgrounds By The Beach
Read more: Best West Vancouver Playgrounds By The BeachAs the mum of a toddler blessed with endless energy, finding the best playgrounds in Metro Vancouver was an important mission for me. And you know what’s one of the best perks of living here? The proximity of the ocean. It’s my happy place – walking on the ocean coast is my therapy. It’s my…
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Vancouver To Banff Road Trip: 10 Days Itinerary
Read more: Vancouver To Banff Road Trip: 10 Days ItineraryThe drive from Vancouver to Banff is one of the most epic drives in the world. Big words, I know. But each day on this road trip seemed to be the best one, and each one felt to be even better than the last. And I also have a long article to prove and explain,…
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7 Kid-Friendly Parks In Coquitlam
Read more: 7 Kid-Friendly Parks In CoquitlamMetro Vancouver offers an incredible number of amazing parks, and here are the best parks in Coquitlam. Moreover, the best kid-friendly parks in Coquitlam, tried and tested by our family. They usually offer playgrounds, easy, scenic walking trails and water in some form – so mostly everything that kids enjoy. I love them the best…
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Which Shannon Falls Hike Is For You?
Read more: 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…
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Iceberg Lake Hike, Whistler – A Match For Garibaldi Lake?
Read more: 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…
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Best Burnaby Playgrounds & Water Parks
Read more: Best Burnaby Playgrounds & Water ParksHaving moved to Burnaby with an energetic toddler, exploring the best Burnaby playgrounds was one of our most important missions in the first year. As hot summer days arrived, we added Burnaby spray parks and wading pools to the bucket list. While we often ventured to anywhere in Metro Vancouver for a fun morning or…