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…
Whether you’re a travel blogger or not chances are you take a hell of a lot of photos when you travel. If you’re planning a trip to Vancouver and want to grab some great photos of this beautiful city then check out this list of the most instagrammable places in Vancouver! It’s no secret I love…
Stanley Park is Vancouver’s oldest, largest park! Oh, and it’s beautiful! In 2014 it was even voted the most beautiful park in the world on TripAdvisor!Vancouver’s Stanley Park, on the edge of Vancouver’s West End (my favourite part and my home). It’s 400 hectares large and is full of natural West Coast rainforest and scenic views. As…
Visiting Vancouver or planning to at some point? Make sure you don’t miss out on the chance to explore Vancouver’s West End. It’s my favourite part of the city and sure, I may be biased since it’s where I live, but it’s got a chilled-out vibe, there is SO much greenery, there are beaches and…
The district of Gastown, Vancouver is the oldest part of the city and one of the top areas to visit when it comes to what to see in Vancouver. It grew from a single pub founded by John ‘Gassy Jack’ Deighton in 1867. There’s even a statue, the Gassy Jack statue, that’s dedicated to him in…
Once hiking season is over and the campsites switch to ‘winter season’ after Canadian Thanksgiving it’s time to get planning the ski season! Bike stores in Vancouver are now ski shops selling new skis, boots and all the accessories you’ll need to pack for a day of skiing. In Vancouver, skiing is something we take…