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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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30 Best Winter Hikes In Vancouver
Vancouver and the Lower Mainland are privileged places in Canada because of their mild (but very rainy) winters. Not only can you hike here year-round, but you can also choose Vancouver winter hikes with or without snow. Since hiking is one of the best things to do here even in the winter, we brought you…
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St. Marks Summit Hike In The North Shore Mountains
St. Mark’s Summit is a peak in Cypress Provincial Park, located along the Howe Sounds Crest Trail that towers above the Sea to Sky Highway and offers – surprise! – breathtaking views of Howe Sound. If you’re looking for hikes that are easily accessible from Vancouver, have moderate difficulty and incredible panoramic views, you’ll love…
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Best Richmond Parks For Families
Metro 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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Best West Vancouver Playgrounds By The Beach
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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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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…
