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Pump Peak Hike In The Winter
One of the most fairy tale snowy winter hikes we’ve done in Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains is the Pump Peak hike. It’s one of the most scenic hikes in any season, but winter is our favorite time. Pump Peak is also called First Peak, and is followed by the Second and Third Peak of Mount…
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18 Very Short, Toddler-Friendly Hikes Near Vancouver
No, these trails are not just family-friendly, they’re more: toddler-friendly hiking trails near Vancouver that I actually tested with a toddler! And no, I don’t mean there’s absolutely no danger on any of them, because when it comes to toddlers, everything can be dangerous, anyway. I mean that they’re suitable trails for toddlers to hike…
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8 Best Coquitlam Playgrounds
After covering the best playgrounds in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Burnaby, now comes Coquitlam. Staying home with a toddler after we moved to Vancouver surely meant that I had time to research and test lots of playgrounds. More than I ever wanted, haha. While spending hours on playgrounds was much more fun for…
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Hike Mount Seymour In Every Season
Hiking Mount Seymour is a classic mountain hike. It’s a moderately difficult one, yet it rewards with exceptional panoramic views, and it’s one of the most scenic hikes on the North Shore. No wonder, it’s extremely popular. The fact that you have only a few months to do it each year won’t help either. Though…
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Spirea Nature Trail: The Best Introduction To Golden Ears
Where to go to experience the magic of British Columbia’s temperate rainforests? Where to go without leaving Vancouver too far behind and without having to hike too much? Golden Ears Provincial Park is your place, because it’s home to some of the most impressive rainforest trails near Vancouver. The Spirea Nature Trail is just the…
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Cypress Falls Hike, An Easy Waterfall Trail In West Vancouver
Looking for an easy, pretty waterfall hike in Vancouver? Our favorite is Cypress Falls, and in this article we’re sharing everything you need to know for a delightful hike to this fabulous pair of waterfalls (because there are two of them!), located in a small wilderness park. Cypress Falls Park is one of the loveliest…
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Your Golden Ears Provincial Park Hiking & Camping Guide
Golden Ears Provincial Park hiking trails are among the best to experience the magic of British Columbia’s temperate rainforests. From lovely, easy nature walks to challenging summits and lush green canyons, this park offers a lot to hikers of any experience level. But if you prefer chilling out by a beautiful lake or paddling, you…
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Norvan Falls: A Great Year-Round Hike In North Vancouver
Norvan Falls in North Vancouver is one of the best year-round hikes in the Vancouver area for several reasons. It leads to a spectacular waterfall, for one. It also runs through a very beautiful old-growth rainforest and along Lynn Creek, offers some mountain scenery, and it’s likely snow-free for most part of the year. When…
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Big Cedar And Kennedy Falls Trail, North Vancouver
The Big Cedar and Kennedy Falls hike is one of those typical North Vancouver trails that immediately make you understand why everyone likes hiking in Vancouver. Even looking at the trees impresses you on this hike. It’s neither too easy nor too difficult, it’s just the perfect length for a half day hike, equally scenic…
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16 Fabulous Lakes Near Vancouver To Visit This Summer
Summer is coming, and it’s time to find your favorite lakes near Vancouver. We found many, and this post is all about them. Can you imagine British Columbia as a beach destination? I couldn’t before we moved there, but actually, it turns into one each year, even if only for two short months. No, I…
