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Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park, A Delightful Surprise Near Victoria
Read more: Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park, A Delightful Surprise Near VictoriaWe 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?
Read more: 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
Read more: 17 Best Waterfalls On Vancouver IslandYou 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
Read more: Best Beaches In West VancouverVancouver 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
Read more: Cox Bay Lookout Hike: The Best Panorama On Vancouver IslandThe 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
Read more: 12 Kid-Friendly Parks In North VancouverLooking 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
Read more: 12 Best Playgrounds In VancouverWhat 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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12 Best Hikes In North Vancouver, British Columbia
Read more: 12 Best Hikes In North Vancouver, British ColumbiaNorth Vancouver is a city that’s known for its hiking, skiing and snowshoeing trails, the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, fairy tale Lynn Canyon, lush green, old-growth rainforests and countless waterfalls. It’s connected to Downtown Vancouver by seabus, but its best sights are not the kind you expect from a city, rather from a national park.…
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Garibaldi Lake Hike, British Columbia: Is It Worth The Hype?
Read more: 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
Read more: 15 Pictures That Make You Want To Visit Vancouver, CanadaMaybe 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…
