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What Makes A Great Trail?
June 27, 2011The question was asked to Vancouver Trails, What makes a great trail and what's your favorite example of one?
While a great hiking trail is made up of several elements, it should always have a scenic place to stop and enjoy the surrounding environment that you are in. Being able...
What Should First Time Hikers Expect in Vancouver?
February 5, 2010Whether you are visiting Vancouver from abroad or you have lived in the city for years but have never ventured further than the Stanley Park sea wall, there are plenty of outdoor hiking adventures only a short distance from the city center.
This article is intended for people int...
Dog Walking Parks and Trails Around Vancouver
May 29, 2009Living in a city known for its beautiful parks and large areas of green space not only provides a great number of walking and hiking trails for people but also has a great source of trails for our 4-legged companions.
There are many parks throughout Greater Vancouver for people to...
Snowshoe Trails Near Vancouver
January 25, 2009During the winter months, Vancouver's surrounding mountains receive several meters of snow resulting in great trails for snowshoeing. The local ski resorts at Cypress, Grouse, and Seymour Mountains have a series of well maintained trails that require the purchase of a day pass. These trails are...
Birds are Everywhere
September 8, 2008Bird watching is a great way to explore the nature around Vancouver, as there are an abundance of birds throughout Southwestern British Columbia. Step out of your house, hotel, or tent and you will see and hear birds everywhere. In an urban environment pigeons, crows, and gulls are obviously pr...
Trees of Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest
March 3, 2008Vancouver and the west coast of Canada are famous for having the largest temperate rainforest in the world. The lush green trees that make up these forests are a result of the moist climate caused by rainfall from the clouds as they move upwards over the coastal mountain range. With mild winter...
Smuggler's Cove on the Sunshine Coast
February 25, 2008Just a short, one hour ferry ride north of Vancouver lies a popular weekend get-away destination called the Sunshine Coast. One of the jewels of this area is Smuggler's Cove Provincial Park, a picturesque region with trails along the rocky ledges that look out at the stunning views of Georgia S...
Garmin GPSMap 60CSx Review
January 14, 2008Although the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx has been out for a couple of years now, they recently dropped in price quite a bit so I decided to buy one. This GPS unit is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast who will be spending time in varied weather conditions or heavy tree cover as it’s enclosed in a durab...
The West Coast Trail
January 5, 2008The West Coast Trail is a world famous 77km trail along the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island. Originally built as a means for survivors of shipwrecks to reach civilization, the trail has become a popular destination for outdoor adventure seekers wanting to challenge themselves through the...