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Biking the International Hike and Bike Trail

Biking the International Hike and Bike Trail

The International Hike and Bike Trail is a 20 km recreational trail that starts 5.5 km north of Oliver, BC and ends at the northern tip Osoyoos Lake. The trail follows the Okanagan River as it flows south to Osoyoos Lake and makes for a lovely way to explore the South...

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The Okanagan Trail Map is LIVE!

The Okanagan Trail Map is LIVE!

I am excited to announce that the Okanagan Trail Map is LIVE! This interactive map highlights trails throughout the Central and South Okanagan Valley that are family friendly. Our family of five has explored all the trails listed on the map, and have rated them for...

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An Evening Ride Along the Myra Canyon Trestles

An Evening Ride Along the Myra Canyon Trestles

The Myra Canyon Trestles trail in Kelowna, BC is a popular place for outdoor recreation. Once part of the Kettle Valley Railway this reclaimed rail-bed is now part of an expansive network of trails that forms the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) Trial system throughout...

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Biking the Stanley Park Seawall

Biking the Stanley Park Seawall

Stanley Park is a 400 hectare urban park situated on a peninsula north-west of downtown Vancouver, BC. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vancouver because of its great location and numerous attractions. We decided to spend a day exploring the many...

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Biking Part of the International Hike and Bike Trail

Biking Part of the International Hike and Bike Trail

The International Hike and Bike Trail is 20 km recreational trail that begins 5.5 km north of Oliver, BC and ends at the north end of Osoyoos Lake. The trail follows the Okanagan River as it winds its way south to Osoyoos Lake and is wonderful way to explore the South...

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Biking the Myra Canyon Tressels

Biking the Myra Canyon Tressels

The Kettle Valley Railway Trail is an old railway network that runs through southern part of British Columbia between Midway and Hope. The railway network was abandoned in the later part of the twentieth century and subsequently purchased by the provincial government...

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Biking on the KVR

Biking on the KVR

My eldest recently decided that he didn't need his training wheels anymore. The defining moment occurred when he crashed his bike into the lake and had to ride home with only one training wheel. I think he might have learned how to ride without training wheel sooner...

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Kettle Valley Rail Trail

Kettle Valley Rail Trail

Exploring new areas around our home brings us a sense of wonder and excitement. Today my sister and her husband join us on a walk/run along part of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. It was my first time trying out the KVR but I had heard about it from many of...

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Road Biking with Little Kids

Road Biking with Little Kids

A few years ago we bought ourselves road bikes. It happened after meeting my sister's boyfriend (now fiance). This man is an avid bike rider and we were amazed by his enthusiasm for biking. Not long after they started dating my sister bought a road bike and...

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