Category: Canada

Peak 2 Peak…what a ride!

I've been on a number of chairlifts and gondola rides in my day, but let me tell you...I've never been on anything like the Peak 2 Peak before.Ā  The Peak 2 Peak Gondola ride is different due in part to the fact that they broke all the molds when engineering...

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Deep Cove: A Recreational Paradise

On a beautiful summer day, thereā€™s hardly a better place to be than Deep Cove in North Vancouver, B.C.  You can hang out at the Mount Seymour Provincial Park and have a picnic, or perhaps rent a canoe, kayak or paddle board.  For the more adventurous type, you can hook...

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A trip on the “Canada Line” and a lesson in observation

I was in the Vancouver area for a travel bloggers convention (TBEX) and was staying just south of town at a friendā€™s place in Richmond.  I decided the easiest way to get to/from the convention center each day would be to take the SkyTrain, the ā€œCanada Lineā€ to be specific....

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Wakeboarding at Deep Cove

Located in the eastern part of North Vancouver is a recreational paradise called, Deep Cove.  Deep Cove is home to Cove Watersports, which offers an array of wakeboarding and skiing type activities.  Whether you're new to wakeboarding or just want to get out and do a few runs, Cove Watersports...

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A Stroll Through Chinatown in Vancouver, B.C.

Chinatown in Vancouver, British Columbia is one of the largest in the world and is located just east of downtown.Ā  As you stroll the streets, you'll feel as though you've been transported to Beijing itself.Ā  There is much to do and see in Chinatown, from browsing the fascinating shops, fresh...

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Exploring Cleveland Dam in North Vancouver

The Cleveland Dam Recreation area is one of the few "free" things you can do in the Vancouver area, even the parking is free.   A large grassy park with picnic tables, views of the Capilano lake and river, lots of wondrous hiking trails and a salmon hatchery all await you....

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The Chief a Top-10 Hike in Squamish, B.C.

The Chief has everything hikers would want from a day-hike...waterfalls, dense forest, colorful and unique rock formations, raw beauty, challenging scrambles and of course, awe-inspiring views. Canadaā€™s self proclaimed, ā€œoutdoor recreational capitalā€ is Squamish, B.C. Squamish is located about an hour or so north of Vancouver...about 45 minutes south of...

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A Tour of the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Capilano Suspension Bridge is one of Vancouver, B.C.'s most popular tourist attraction, and I can see why, there is a lot more to see and do than I had expected. My initial reaction to the price of admission was met with trepidationā€”once in however, I was happy I'd taken the...

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Peace Arch Park at the WA / Canadian Border

If you're driving across the Washington State border into British Columbia via the Blaine / Surrey I-5 crossing and you have some time to spare, you might want to consider visiting the Peace Arch International Park.Ā  If you don't have time to spare, and there's a long line at the...

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Banff National Park: Where Nature’s Majesty Unfolds at Every Turn

Banff-National-park-entrance - Photo by Mike Shubic

Banff National Park had been on my bucket list for years, and when I finally visited, it exceeded all my expectations. Recognized as one of Canada's top tourist destinations, it's no surprise that the park sees a heavy influx of visitors, especially during peak seasons. The Town of Banff Banff...

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