Inter-Varsity Summer Camps — Activities and Adventures

April 4, 2013 3 Comments
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This post brought to you by Inter-Varsity Summer Camps. March break has just ended, and there's still a while yet to go before summer holidays begin. It was around this time of year, when I was younger, that I started looking forward to all the fun things that I wanted to do over the summer months. Rather than sitting inside and wasting away the beautiful months, I felt lucky to be able to go to summer camps, where I could learn how to do new things, make new friends and enjoy the lovely … [Read more...]

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Fighting Cabin Fever in Vancouver

February 28, 2013
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Though I rarely suffer from boredom, due to the fact that I am interested in too many things, I do tend to get restless. Being cooped up inside for an extended period of time will always leave me wanting to get out of the house, if only to go for a walk. Going for a walk is definitely a great way to combat cabin fever. Walking helps you clear your head, gives you exercise and makes you happy. My friend Isra advocates bundling up and going out for a walk, even with 3 kids and several feet of snow … [Read more...]

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Vancouver Boat Show

February 10, 2013
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During British Columbia (B.C.)'s first Family Day weekend, I went to the Vancouver Boat Show, which took place on both Granville Island and in B.C. Place. I love looking at sailboats and yachts, day-dreaming about one day owning a boat of my own. One of my favourite things to do is to go down to one of the many marinas in the city and area. The thing that was different about being at the boat show rather than just staring at boats sitting in the water, was that you could go on to the boats to … [Read more...]

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Vancouver Boat Show B.C. Family Day Weekend

February 7, 2013

If you're one of my readers from the USA, you're probably wondering what Family Day is. Family Day is a holiday that has been celebrated for years in other provinces, but it's the first year that we get to celebrate, too. A fun family-friendly activity to do is attend the Vancouver Boat Show. It's probably no surprise that I have a thing for sailboats. I really can't think of a better way to spend a weekend than looking at boats and boat paraphernalia.  … [Read more...]

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Winter Activities — Emerald Sunday

January 20, 2013

Unlike where I used to live for a third of my life—Houston, Texas—we actually get all four seasons up here in Canada. Since winter lasts for so long, it's a good idea to try and stay active during this time, rather than just staying inside and being cozy. Even though I have lived in Calgary, Alberta for a good part of my life, my family never really got in to winter sports. Being so close to Whistler, and a variety of other mountains and spots to go skiing, I feel as though I should at … [Read more...]

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A Fresh Start Is Like Jumping Out Of An Airplane

January 7, 2013
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Starting on a new adventure can be both exciting and scary at the same time—like jumping out of an airplane. I should know, because I've done so before. No one told me that the first time you skydive, you aren't supposed to do so solo. Apparently the norm is to skydive with an instructor, and then go solo. I had no idea. It wasn't something that had been on my 'bucket list' for a long time, or something that I'd been wanting to do for a long time. Really, how would that be possible—I … [Read more...]

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December in Deep Cove, B.C.

December 8, 2012
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Last weekend I drove down to Deep Cove—which is only about 20 minutes away from where I live in North Vancouver. The view of the mountains, the marina and the ocean (Burrard Inlet) is pretty amazing: … [Read more...]

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Kayak Adventures in Canada {Guest Post}

October 17, 2012
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Canada offers the kayaking enthusiast limitless opportunities for exploration and adventure. In fact, this vast land has a more extensive lake and river system than any other country in the world. Whatever type of kayaking holiday you are seeking, make sure that you are getting the best deal and an adventure package that suits your particular needs. The Basics The first European explorers of this country took their lead from the native Canadian population and navigated the vast wilderness … [Read more...]

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Western Canada Looks Beautiful This Fall

October 10, 2012
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This past Thanksgiving holiday we went on a super-quick trip to Calgary for the rest of our stuff. It was so beautiful—the light and the colours of fall were amazing to see. It was so great that I didn't mind the 12 hour drive each way. … [Read more...]

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North Vancouver Harbour In Early Fall

October 7, 2012
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Mosquito Creek Marina in North Vancouver, B.C. is just down the hill from where I live—and is a great place to watch boats, look out over the water and view downtown Vancouver. There are boat sheds, moorage and storage, and ocean homes right on the North Vancouver harbour.  … [Read more...]

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