12 Outdoor Things to Do Around Vancouver on Easter Weekend 2023

Cascade Falls and suspension bridge in Mission near Vancouver

Cascade Falls suspension bridge
Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca

Spend some time outdoors this Easter weekend. Visit a farm, admire the cherry blossoms, head into nature on a hike, or choose from even more activities on our list.

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12 Outdoor Things to Do Around Vancouver on Easter Weekend 2023

6 Things to Do at Kanaka Creek Regional Park

Kanaka Cliff Falls in Kanaka Creek Regional Park

Cliff Falls. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca

Kanaka Creek Regional Park in Maple Ridge protects a slim corridor of coastal rainforest along the banks of Kanaka Creek. Admire the sculpted sandstone waterfall, watch for wildlife, go for a hike, and lots more.

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6 Things to Do at Kanaka Creek Regional Park

How to Celebrate the End of Ski Season in Vancouver

A skier at the Mount Seymour Puddle Party

Mount Seymour Puddle Party. Photo: Mount Seymour Resort

As the weather warms up and the snow melts, it’s time to say goodbye to winter. But with these fun events, ski season in Vancouver goes out with a bang, not a whimper.

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How to Celebrate the End of Ski Season in Vancouver

Your Spring 2023 Vancouver Outdoors Bucket List

A woman looks at cherry blossoms in Vancouver

Queen Elizabeth Park. Photo: Tourism Vancouver/Jason Lee Wang

Vancouver is resplendent in spring as the flowers bloom and the winter’s grey skies give way to sunshine. It’s a great time to be outside. Here are 15 Vancouver outdoor activities you should try in spring 2023.

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Your Spring 2023 Vancouver Outdoors Bucket List

7 Ways to Get Outdoors in Maple Ridge

Lower Falls in Golden Ears Provincial Park

Lower Falls in Golden Ears Provincial Park. Photo: Larry Nalzaro/Unsplash

Maple Ridge is sandwiched between soaring peaks and the banks of the mighty Fraser River. There are lots of ways to enjoy outdoor adventures in this Fraser Valley city including hiking, biking, parks, and more.

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7 Ways to Get Outdoors in Maple Ridge

10 Tips for Safe Spring Hiking in Vancouver

The bridge over Nelson Creek on the way to Whyte Lake in West Vancouver

Hiking to Whyte Lake in West Vancouver. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca

Spring is a beautiful time to hike in Vancouver. The rain and snow melt makes the forest green and the waterfalls gush. But wet conditions and lingering snow in the mountains mean you need to take some precautions. Follow these tips for safe spring hiking in Vancouver.

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10 Tips for Safe Spring Hiking in Vancouver

March 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Murrin Park Loop

A woman sits on a bench at Quercus Viewpoint at Murrin Provincial Park

Quercus Viewpoint. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca

While the trails at Murrin Park near Squamish are short, they offer great views of Howe Sound. Challenge yourself on this loop route that includes scrambling over steep granite bluffs.

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March 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Murrin Park Loop