Vancouver is not cheap, so this post will focus on the less expensive side of Vancouver. We love this city and try to get outside and enjoy it as much as we can. The list below highlights the things we like do in Vancouver when we have time to get outside and play. Top things to...
find a light at the end of the tunnel in May. Because of our latitude, we see more daylight hours than some of the most populated cities in Canada. Take Toronto, you'll have one extra full hour of light here, and the same can be said for the extra half hour compared to Vancouver....
In winter, many trails in Olympic National Park close, and many attractions become inaccessible. However, for Hurricane Ridge, winter is prime time. While the rest of Olympic National Park is winding down, Hurricane Ridge is springing into full-blown snow sporting action. If you visit the Olymp...
I never again saw my beloved Jake The Snake single speed but my friend and multi-time bike-recovery superhero, J.L. Russel, chased down my custom-painted Honzo (a case of a custom paint job paying for itself) across downtown Vancouver, and recovered it for me. Well, most of it. Amon...
Heels. They’d seemed just right in Vancouver. “Is anybody there?” Rustling noises came from the ditch. Small, slinking noises. Liz moved closer to the middle of the road, to the smooth track where tires had worn away the gravel. “Hello?” She walked a short distance on legs that...
We’ve lived in Vancouver for over 20 years now. During this time, we’ve hosted many first time visitors to the city. We’re often asked the same question; “What are the most popular things to do in Vancouver?” Our response varies depending on the time of year. However, there are...