In the last week of the roller coaster year of 2021, something rare and magical happened in Vancouver. It snowed. In that strange period of time between Christmas and New Years, a thick blanket of powdery white snow blanketed the city of rain, transforming it into a beautiful winter wonderland. After a year that saw […]
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One mid-November weekend, our typical non-stop rain eased up for a weather forecast of sunshine. Sunshine on a weekend in November! Sunshine on a weekend in November, in Vancouver!!! *Insert exploding head emoji* Acting on a delirious high at the prospect of a sunny outdoor weekend in November in Vancouver, Jens and I decided to
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As winter approaches, a palpable excitement fills the air in Whistler. Locals along with travellers and workers from all over the world come to live, work and play in one of the most famous ski resort towns in the world. Whistler is by no means an inexpensive place to visit, but the 2-3 weeks right
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The Sunshine Coast trail is an impressive 180KM backcountry hiking trail that stretches from Sarah Point in Desolation Sound to Saltery Bay on the Sunshine Coast. The trail features 14 huts – making it the longest hut-to-hut hiking trail in North America. The trail and huts are all free to use, and do not require
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After some shorter, beginner-friendly overnight paddling adventures at Widgeon Creek and Twin Islands, Jens and I were ready to take on a longer kayak camping adventure. While there are no shortages of water-based adventures near Vancouver; there is a very small margin for error when dealing with the ocean, tides and currents; so after some
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A short boat ride away from Vancouver is a beautiful island full of gorgeous ocean vistas, peaceful forested trails, and wonderful people brimming with laid-back island vibes. Bikepacking on Salt Spring offers a plethora of experiences. From oceanside camping at Ruckle Park, to various wineries, breweries and farm-to-table dining experiences thanks to the local small-scale
“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Crabbing is one of my favourite activities primarily because it does not require any skill, and you can do it while relaxing at a dock with a cold drink, or just
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Murtle Lake is the largest canoe-only lake in North America. This pristine L-shaped lake – home to some amazing trout-fishing – is located in Wells Gray provincial park – approximately a 7-8 hour drive northeast of Vancouver, near Mount Robson – highest point of the Canadian Rockies. In late-June 2021, during one of the
The world is a big place and you can spend your entire life travelling and never see it all. This is never more apparent than when you live in Canada. My country is so vast that I could spend a lifetime just exploring my own province of British Columbia – which holds a landmass greater
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