Visiting the Skookumchuck Narrows is one of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast BC. It’s such a unique thing to see and is a highlight of our trip to this part of the Sunshine Coast. At Skookumchuck Rapids, twice a day the waters become rapids which people kayak on. The rapids are…
When you get off the ferry at Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast one of the closest hikes is Soames Hill. Hiking is one of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast and this is a great easy hike with some impressive views. This 2.6 km loop, located in Shirley Macey Park, gives you…
The Sunshine Coast BC is surprisingly close to downtown Vancouver. Just a 40 minute ferry across from Horseshoe Bay and you’re on the Sunshine Coast where everything moves a little slower and there are lakes and provincial parks all over the place. We spent our Easter weekend exploring the Sunshine Coast and I’m sure we’ll…
Getaway from Vancouver for a day with this spring road trip itinerary. This is the route I followed on a Sunday road trip with a friend. There are additional ideas at the bottom of this post for more things to do in the Fraser Valley if you’d like to spend a little longer there. See…
Looking for springtime activities in Vancouver? You have to add visiting the Chilliwack tulip festival, Tulips of the Valley, to your Vancouver itinerary! Tulips just shout “spring”. I love having a vase of fresh tulips on my dining table or by my bed and swapping between colours. The moment the shops and markets start stocking…
Spring in Vancouver is one of my favourite seasons in the city. After months of rain and cloudy skies, the city awakens with vibrant colours, warmer weather, and longer daylight hours. And what better way to celebrate springtime than with the iconic cherry blossom festival that takes place throughout the city? For me, the Vancouver…
Kitsilano – or Kits as it’s locally known – was the first area of Vancouver I’d heard about before we made the move to Canada back in 2017. That’s in part due to the fact that Facebook groups I was part of for moving to Canada all talked about it. I quickly realised that the…
Summer is just around the corner, and for many adventure-seekers, kayaking is one of the best ways to spend a sunny day in Vancouver. Living on the Canadian west coast, we’re fortunate to have an abundance of places to kayak in Vancouver. There are rivers and streams to islands and coastlines. With so many options,…
The small island of Bowen Island British Columbia is the ideal getaway for a day or a weekend from downtown Vancouver. Even though Vancouver is a very green city complete with beaches and a massive park (Stanley Park), every now and again it’s nice to escape this and find somewhere even greener. In those times…
I can hear the rain on the roof of my cottage in the forest. It really is making that pitter-patter sound. The fire is whirring away (not crackling because it’s electric). A deer walked straight past my window earlier and didn’t bat an eyelid. A delicious breakfast complete with my own cafetière was brought to…