What to do on Grouse Mountain in Summer
Visitors to Vancouver will notice our city is flanked by mountains to the north. One of these mountains is Grouse Mountain (you can usually make out the wind turbine on …
Visitors to Vancouver will notice our city is flanked by mountains to the north. One of these mountains is Grouse Mountain (you can usually make out the wind turbine on …
Summer in Vancouver came and went in a flash. All of a sudden we’re back to rain. But we’ve still got time before the snow comes to get in some …
Since moving to British Columbia I’ve developed a bit of an obsession with trestles. I don’t even think I knew what they were before I moved to Canada. But now? …
We’re heading into fall and everyone is all about pumpkins, pumpkin spiced everything and pumpkin picking. Yeah, it’s all about those orange squash. If you’re thinking of things to do …
I think if you embrace winter by still getting outdoors then it makes the short days and grey skies a lot more bearable. I’m a skier and so have always …
Canada is pretty famous for its lakes. Whilst you may not have heard of many of the lakes near Vancouver on this list, I’m sure you’ve heard of Maligne Lake …
I’ve been talking about doing the Elfin Lakes trail since we moved to Vancouver. For one reason or another, it’s never quite happened. First I was intent on staying in …
If you’ve ever visited Vancouver and looked towards the north from downtown the chances are that you’ve seen The Lions. The two mounds that rise up are landmarks of the …
I booked us a camping spot at Wedgemount Lake a few months in advance and had been counting down the weeks until we’d take on this hike. Wedgemount Lake is …
This summer I tackled more of the peaks along the sea to sky highway that look out on to the Howe Sound in Vancouver. I hiked the famous Vancouver lions …