When I'm out exploring nature on a hike I often find myself at a loss for words, so awe-struck am I at the beauty that surrounds me. To describe the gorgeous views, animals I see along the trails, and I show my photographs to my co-workers, friends, and family and tell them a little bit about what's shown in the frame. Doing this makes hearing my travel tales so much more interesting to me and them. These 13 hikes on the West Coast are prime with photo opportunities. 1. Weaver’s Needle on the ...
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10 Cliché Things to Do in Victoria and Area that are actually Awesome
Victoria is one of those places that has a special place in my heart. Every time I have visited has been special, full of wonderful memories, and enjoyable in its own right. It's true, lots of tourists visit Victoria—and why shouldn't they? Victoria is an awesome place to visit whether you're looking for 5-star accommodation and a high tea, carriage ride at dusk kind of experience, or a laid-back hippy or hipster casual vibe. Or even if you're someone who's into surfing and hiking, looking to ...
Insider’s Guide to Vancouver
Heading to Vancouver or thinking about it? Fall is a great time to check out the city because the crowds have died down, the weather is still mostly pleasant and there are a variety of events and fairs to attend. Take a look at our Insider's Guide to Vancouver over at www.cheapflights.ca/flights-to-Vancouver/. We share our suggestions for the top fall activities in the city, best ethnic restaurants that only locals know about and so much more. Need some information on how to get here on a ...
Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze #BCBlueberries
The truth about stories is, that's all we are. - Thomas King There are always stories behind the foods we eat, the ways that recipes are developed, and the ways in which the ingredients in our kitchens came to be there. We often feel a connection to the end result—the cooked meal, the baked dessert, the poured drink. Therefore, it may not always be that we pause and contemplate the process. We may not always think about the journey ingredients take to get to us. Picking blueberries with a ...
Britannia Mine Museum: Vancouver Excursions
I'd driven past it many times before, not sure exactly what the giant structure jutting out from the side of the mountain was. Upon closer inspection, I realized that it was a mine - no longer operational - turned into a museum. Most people who drive the Sea-to-Sky Highway north from Vancouver are heading to Whistler. My best friend and I took a trip up to the Britannia Mine Museum on a lovely, sunny afternoon. We spent a good 2 hours exploring the museum and went to Squamish for lunch at our ...
Sea to Sky Gondola Squamish Adventure – Vancouver Excursions
To say that experiencing the Sea to Sky Gondola was a transformative experience, would be an understatement. It's hard not to feel all the things I most love feeling: alive, free, adventurous, exploratory, and joyful, when I'm spending time in nature. Doing so in a whole new setting over 800 metres above sea level (even higher than the Stawamus Chief trail I'd hiked a few years ago, which is nearby and can be seen from the top of the gondola and a viewing platform) increases those feelings ...
Visit Fort Langley National Historic Site – Vancouver Area Travel
When I think about the types of places I most like to visit, one that comes to mind is a small village. I’m sure you can picture, it now—one main street with little cafés, restaurants, coffee shops, gift shops, maybe a hardware store, too. The façades are a little older and time-worn, benches line sidewalks, people stroll along—there’s no hustling here. The word idyllic comes to mind. That is exactly how one would describe the village of Fort Langley. After spending time wandering the main ...
December in Deep Cove, B.C.
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: ...
Western Canada Looks Beautiful This Fall
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. ...
IDS West Preview & One of a Kind District
September and October are prime months for nesting—fixing up that one little corner of your home or doing a complete re-decoration in order to cozy-up the place for the cooler months, guests and entertaining. Luckily, I'll be getting lots of new ideas to share with you when I attend the Interior Design Show West (IDS West) in Vancouver in a few weeks. Features for IDS West 2012 include: One of a Kind District—this is where you get to check out local art and products from Vancouver and B.C. ...
