Arbutus Greenway bike path in Vancouver is one of the best beginner-friendly cycle rides in the city. Vancouver on the whole is a cycle-friendly city. There are loads of bike lanes, quiet roads designated as biking routes and there’s the Vancouver sea wall which loops around Stanley Park. Cycling around Stanley Park is definitely the…
Vancouver street art can be found in a few places across the city. There are the angel wings in Kitsilano, and the pink alleyway near Gastown but Main Street and the surrounding blocks is definitely the best place to find street art in Vancouver. When you think of Vancouver you probably think of mountains and…
There are so many cozy coffee shops in Vancouver, BC. and if you’re a coffee addict (hi, hello) then you’ll know that sometimes there’s nothing better than finding a cozy coffee shop and enjoying a hot drink made for you by someone else. It’s just never quite the same at home, is it? There are…
The hidden gems Vancouver has to offer are pretty varied. You’ve got beautiful secret beach areas, bunnies, sunset spots, and more. After 6 years of living in Vancouver (which has flown by), just when I think I know the city well I find out about another great hidden gem in Vancouver. These Vancouver hidden gems…
Bowen Island is a picturesque island that’s close to Vancouver and is one of my favourite Vancouver weekend trips. As someone who has visited the island many times, I can attest to its beauty and peaceful nature. It’s the beauty of the island that is one of its main attractions. Add to that the numerous…
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve gone on to Airbnb and searched for “cabins near Vancouver”. There’s just something about staying in a wooden shelter with a fireplace, blankets, a board game or a good book. I spend an almost embarrassing amount of time searching for ‘cabins near me’ when I’m bored…
I usually spend my weekends hiking, camping and road-tripping but every now and again my legs need a rest (especially after a long week of dog walking!). A few weeks ago that break meant heading out to explore some of the BC Ale Trail and the Port Moody brewery scene. Heading out to the Port…
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 city of Vancouver. Lions Gate Bridge gets its name from them as does the town of Lions Bay. It’s fair to say they’re Vancouver (and…
I love summer in Vancouver, BC and one of the reasons why is that there are so many things to do in Vancouver in the summer. The winters in Vancouver are usually pretty rainy, but Vancouver in the summer is something special. The city truly comes alive, everyone’s out of hibernation and the seawall is…
Despite not being a big city there are plenty of romantic things to do in Vancouver. If you and your partner (or potential partner) like outdoors dates then there are even more Vancouver date ideas available to you! My husband and I spent six years living in Vancouver and we’re big fans of having a…