April 09, 2019
Four couples-approved B.C. adventures to try in 2019
Escaping the ordinary is essential to keeping the flame alive, but you don’t have to travel far to get away from it all. You and your sweetheart need only journey into British Columbia’s backyard to find ample opportunities to strengthen your bond.
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April 04, 2019
9 ESSENTIAL VANCOUVER SPRING HIKES EVEN YOUR LAZY FRIENDS WILL LOVE
Spring has sprung! And that means it’s time to get out of our Winter cocoons and into the great outdoors. Lucky for us, there’s lots of scenic spring hikes in Vancouver that aren’t too strenuous.
hiking, spring, trail, vancouver
April 02, 2019
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival announces spring 2019 lineup
The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival returns to the city this spring with a litany of exciting events that showcase the beauty of the blossoms.
2019, cherry blossom, japan, sakura days, vancouver
March 28, 2019
Put some spring in your step – April 2019 Vancouver Wellness Events
Can you feel it? Spring is in the air my friends! The temperatures are warming up, the sun is staying out longer, and Vancouver’s cherry blossom trees are starting to bud and bloom in all their sakura pink glory. I’m sure you’re just as relieved as I am to see...
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March 26, 2019
Curling Rocks! The unique winter sport that nobody’s talking about…
Curling seems to be the sport that everyone remembers only when the winter Olympic Games roll around. For the uninitiated, the sport involves rolling a heavy rock down a long stretch of ice, while people run beside it and furiously sweep. Uh, what?
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March 21, 2019
Around-the-Clock Activities Return to Grouse Mountain for 24 Hours of Winter
Ever wanted to ski down a mountain with the sunrise? This Saturday, March 23rd through Sunday, March 24th, you can see the sunset and the sunrise during Grouse Mountain’s annual 24 Hours of Winter event.
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March 14, 2019
Experience Grouse Mountain After Dark on the Full Moon & New Moon Snowshoe Tours
Everything looks different in the dark. Lit by the glow of the moon, you’re invited to explore the trails of Grouse Mountain during their Full Moon snowshoe tours.
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March 12, 2019
NBA star Jimmy Butler hilariously documents his struggle to make it through this BC hike
If you’ve had a hard time making it through one of BC’s many hikes, you can take comfort in knowing that an NBA star did too.
hike, nba, stawamus chief, vancouver
March 07, 2019
Free and cheap family friendly events this weekend March 8-10, 2019
Hey, it’s March and it’s snowing (sob). Despite the wacky weather, there is still lots to do this weekend. Sit under the Blossom installation at Metropolis at Metrotown if you just can’t wait for the real thing. Check out a free performance with Bobs & Lolo at the local firehall...
events, kids, march, metrotown, vancouver, yaletown
March 05, 2019
Spring Break 2019: 25 outings & activities for families and kids
News flash. It’s Spring Break a week. If you’d like to spend some time exploring, there are lots of great family and kid activities and events around Vancouver. Some are free, many are cheap and all are worth the price of admission. Think wild rides, beaching, learning, swimming, crafting, hiking, live...
activities, families, outing, spring break, vancouver
February 28, 2019
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SNOWSHOEING IN MANNING PARK: 10 PLACES TO GO SNOWSHOEING
Manning Park is probably the best place to snowshoe in south west BC. I know that’s a pretty bold statement, but let me prove it to you: Easy drive from Greater Vancouver on a plowed and sanded highway.
bc, manning park, outdoors, snowshoeing, winter
February 26, 2019
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SNOWSHOEING IN SQUAMISH: 9 PLACES TO GO SNOWSHOEING
Squamish is the outdoor recreation capital of Canada. So it’s no surprise that the outdoorsy fun continues in the winter… in the form of snowshoeing. But First… Be Prepared Make a Trip Plan Snowshoeing in BC is no joke. While these trails may be steps from a busy highway, they...
bc, outdoors, snowshoeing, squamish
February 19, 2019
Industry expert: Author Stephen Hui keeps finding new hiking trails
Born and raised in Vancouver, local hiking guru Stephen Hui was exposed to the breathtaking beauty of B.C.’s great outdoors at an early age. The author and photographer of the best-selling guidebook 105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia and former Straight staffer doesn’t think he’ll ever get tired of the hikes in...
bc, hiking, trails, vancouver
February 14, 2019
Vancouver’s Aquatica Submarines discovers what lies at the bottom of Belize’s mysterious Blue Hole
After spending almost three weeks exploring the enigmatic Blue Hole of Belize, Vancouver-based submarine company Aquatica Submarines has created the first 3D sonar map of the 124-meter deep sinkhole—a natural crater widely regarded as one of the greatest scuba diving sites in the world.
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February 14, 2019
Squamish is getting a new music festival this July
For those who feel like their summer music scene has been sorely lacking since the demise of the Squamish Valley Music Festival and/or the Pemberton Music Festival, a newly-announced event this summer might be just the ticket needed to fill that void.
2019, festival, music, squamish, summer
February 12, 2019
Where winter-sport newbies learn to ski and snowboard in Vancouver
Kids are often not the only ones new to skiing; Whistler Blackcomb, Grouse (pictured here), and Cypress mountains have a lot to offer adults just starting out in the world of winter fitness.
grouse, skiing, snowboarding, vancouver, whistler
Benjamin Chang
