Category Archives: British Columbia

My Favourite Things to do in Vancouver – The Ultimate Local’s Guide

At last – my long-awaited Local’s Guide to Vancouver is finally complete. I moved to... Read More →

11 INCREDIBLE Easy Hikes in Vancouver: Chill Trails with Amazing Views

If you like hiking, Vancouver is the place to be. There are literally hundreds (thousands?)... Read More →

Things to do on Bowen Island: Hiking, Restaurants, Accommodations & More

Although I was raised some 3,000 km from Bowen Island, my mom spent a lot... Read More →

14 Vancouver Weekend Getaways

It’s no secret Vancouver is my favourite city in the world. While Vancouver has just... Read More →

13 Outdoor Activities in Vancouver… That Aren’t Hiking or Skiing

Vancouver is known for its amazing hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter.... Read More →

My Experience Moving to Vancouver from Toronto

Now that the weather has warmed and the rain has (mostly) ended, I’m reminded that... Read More →

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15 Best Viewpoints in Vancouver: Skyline, Mountains, Beaches & More

I’ve visited, lived and worked in a lot of Canadian cities and Vancouver is by... Read More →

Jet Skiing Vancouver: Mountains and Sea Lions on Howe Sound

My partner, Yohann, loves jet skis and he loves zooming on the ocean surface. So... Read More →

Kayaking Deep Cove: Paddling to Jug Island, Belcarra and Bedwell Bay

One of the things I love about Vancouver is how quickly you can escape downtown... Read More →

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Camping on Bowen Island – Is it allowed?

Today I returned from a pleasant (though unfortunately foggy) climb up Mount Gardner. I’d read... Read More →

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Explore Gluten Free Vancouver: The Best Restaurants, Bakeries & Cafes

Vancouver is probably my favourite city, and it’s a place I’d love to live in... Read More →

21 Best Hikes in Vancouver – Can’t Miss Vancouver Hiking Trails

After many always-too-short visits, I finally bit the bullet and moved to Vancouver. I’ve been... Read More →