Exploring the Wonders of the West Coast
Black Mountain on Cypress Mountain is a great snowshoeing hike in Vancouver. It is a well-marked, easily accessible trail with great views. Before I get to the photos from this beautiful hike, I would like to preface this blog by highly recommend taking an Avalanche Skills Training course. Although the trail is described as “simple terrain”,…
It’s been a few weeks since the Global Climate Strike on September 27, 2019. Although it is a cause that I strongly believe in, I was debating whether or not to join the march in Vancouver as I’m not a fan of large crowds. I decided to go last minute, and I’m very glad that…
Brew Lake is a hidden gem situated just south of Whistler. Unlike other popular hikes in Whistler, Brew Lake is much less-travelled AND it is dog-friendly! The scenic subalpine surroundings of the lake make it an ideal location to pitch a tent for a night or two. Alternatively, you can hike further up towards Mount…
This summer we ventured out of the Lower Mainland to seek a true escape from city-life. Our goal was to explore more of what our beautiful province of British Columbia has to offer, and perhaps find our next place to call home. We packed our bags, created our roadtrip playlists, downloaded our favourite podcasts and…
This Christmas holidays we wanted to explore parts of BC we have yet to see, which is why we decided to visit Qualicum Beach. We wanted to explore towns north of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island and Horne Lake Caves has been left unchecked on our To-Do list for far too long. We found a quaint…
I thought there was no place more scenic than Canada’s west coast. However after my visit to Oregon’s coast, I realized I might be wrong! My friends and I drove to America’s upper-left corner to camp at Nehalem Bay this past Victoria Day long weekend. Although the weather was still typical of the Pacific North-West,…
It’s finally starting to feel like summer in Vancouver! We kicked off our hiking season with a hike to the iconic Stawamus Chief in Squamish. The Chief is definitely not a hidden gem, as many of my non-outdoorsy friends have even hiked the first peak. However, there are two more easily-accessible peaks that are much…
Overlooking the Howe Sound between Vancouver and Squamish, Porteau Cove is no secret for a frontcountry camping getaway. Less than an hour from the city, the provincial campground has amazing waterfront views. Myself being a spontaneous camper and Porteau Cove being one of the most popular campgrounds near Vancouver, I’ve never managed to get a…
There are many great hikes in Vancouver, but the best ones are often pretty crowded. We often find ourselves taking advantage of days where most people stay home to hike those otherwise busy trails. This Super Bowl Sunday, we decided to hike Quarry Rock in Deep Cove. We haven’t hiked Quarry Rock since we first…