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Parks & Parties – Metro Vancouver Celebrates 50 Years

by Jane Weiss in Uncategorized on April 4, 2017

Sunrise Bedford Channel Photo: Rob Weiss

2017 promises to be an epic year for parks and parties! Our beloved Canada is turning 150, and in honour of this epic birthday, Parks Canada is offering their Discovery Pass granting visitors free admission to our world renowned National Park network. Closer to home, there is another special anniversary of note. Metro Vancouver Regional Parks is celebrating 50 years of “hikes, dog walks and morning runs among centuries-old trees.”

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Parks & Parties – Metro Vancouver Celebrates 50 Years

A Moment of Zen – Vancouver’s Fraser River Park

by Jane Weiss in Uncategorized on December 28, 2016

Fraser River Park Walking Trails Photo: Rob Weiss

Overcome by the hustle and bustle, the festivities, the galas and the glitz we sometimes forget to simply relax and breathe. Often, during the festive season, I find myself craving quiet, outdoor moments to bring balance to my days. Fortunately, Vancouver is home to a wide variety of wonderful parks, gardens and of course spectacular beaches. From intimate neighbourhood green spaces to larger, feature destinations like Stanley Park or Queen Elizabeth Park, our city has much to offer. In fact, park space makes up 11% of Vancouver’s land mass, so you do not need to look far to find for your moment of Zen.

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A Moment of Zen – Vancouver’s Fraser River Park

Kids In Vancouver: Enjoy a Day at Queen Elizabeth Park

by Bianca Bujan in Uncategorized on November 9, 2016

Queen Elizabeth Park | Photo: Bianca Bujan

Vancouver is rich with lush landscapes and gorgeous gardens, offering a range of destinations for visitors who are looking to enjoy the city’s natural surroundings.

Strolling through the picturesque parks is a great way to get fresh air and enjoy the scenery, but Queen Elizabeth Park, located in the heart of the city, offers so much more to see and do than just gaze at flowers and trek past trees. Here’s how to spend a day at Queen Elizabeth Park with kids in Vancouver – rain or shine. Continue reading:
Kids In Vancouver: Enjoy a Day at Queen Elizabeth Park