The Old Baldy Mountain hike is one of the most popular hikes on Vancouver Island. The biggest draw to this hike is the hidden swing hanging from a tree with the most stunning views of Shawnigan Lake. Not only are the views amazing but this cute swing also features a carving
Squamish is famous for it’s outdoor activities and all-round outdoorsy lifestyle. Hiking is one of the many activities this town has to offer. But while the majority of people will flock to the famous Stawamus Chief, there are plenty of trails to be found with far less crowds. The Mount
Watching the sunset on a clear sunny day is one of the top free things you can do in Vancouver. Nothing beats watching the sky turn a fiery red as the night slowly sets in. It’s not hard to find a good sunset spot in Vancouver, you can get views
Squamish is a town located just at the tip of Howe Sound along the Sea to Sky Highway, around a 45-minute drive north of Vancouver. This town is often overlooked by visitors travelling through on their way to Whistler. It is often just a pit stop, but there are so
Vancouver is one of the warmest parts of Canada (yay warm!) but it’s also one of the rainiest. Vancouver experiences rainfall for around 192 days a year – wow! Even in the summer months there’s always a chance of a rainy day. There are plenty of Vancouver rainy day activities
Whistler is home to some of the best and most popular hikes in British Columbia and Canada. While most people will have heard of hikes such as Joffre Lakes and Garibaldi Lake, there are many other hikes to explore that have the same wow-factor, such as the Cirque Lake Hike –
I remember when I first moved to Canada, I hadn’t done much hiking at all. I started with some easy hikes in Whistler and discovered I really liked the outdoors and enjoyed hiking. I was hooked and started putting together a hiking bucket list – which I’ve made a fair
Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Tofino is British Columbia’s ultimate beach destination. Tofino is a popular weekend trip from Vancouver and can be done in a few days, although I recommend exploring the whole of Vancouver and taking a road trip! This surf town still holds close
The gateway to British Columbia, Vancouver is nestled on the boarder of Canada and the USA making it the perfect hub for weekend getaways. Vancouver is known for being an outdoor lovers paradise, it has the city feel but is within close proximity to the mountains and nature. There are a
When it comes to all things Canadian, I’m a massive nerd. Give me all things bear, moose or plaid and I’m as happy as a Canuck in winter. I’ve now lived in Canada for four years, but I honestly still love being a massive tourist in this country. Although I’m
