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Outdoor Family Adventures in Metro Vancouver

Outdoor Family Adventures in Metro Vancouver

One week in Vancouver, BC is definitely not enough time to explore its many beaches and trails, but its a good place to start. During our week long visit we had the opportunity to visit some really wonderful places, some of them were popular tourist destinations and...

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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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Visiting Queen Elizabeth Park

Visiting Queen Elizabeth Park

Queen Elizabeth Park is one of Vancouver's prized jewels. As the highest place in Vancouver it offers great views of the surrounding city, and despite its history as a rock quarry the park boasts some of the most beautiful and well maintained ornamental gardens in the...

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Biking Through Pacific Spirit Regional Park

Biking Through Pacific Spirit Regional Park

I spent four years studying at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and not once did I explore the nearby Pacific Spirit Regional Park. It's a shame really, because this 763 hectare park of preserved lush forest has a fabulous network of multi-use trails perfect...

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Exploring Lynn Canyon Park

Exploring Lynn Canyon Park

Lynn Canyon Park is located in North Vancouver, BC. This park has various trails and bridges that explore Lynn Canyon and the surrounding rainforest offering exciting views of the area. When we arrived at Lynn Canyon Park it was bustling. We were lucky to find a...

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