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Couple cycling in Stanley Park; Destination Vancouver/Rishad Daroowala
Vancouver is a very popular destination for couples looking to enjoy their honeymoon. Sue Yoon, a VIP Concierge at the Fairmont Pacific Rim and Regional Treasurer for Les Cles d’Or (an international association for hotel concierges), offers suggestions on romantic things to do and see while in the city.
Beach on Bowen Island. Photo: Rod M/Unsplash
Bowen Island is a short ferry ride from Vancouver, so it makes a great nature escape. Leave the car behind and walk or bike onto the ferry. Once you arrive, go for a hike, paddle a kayak, hit the beach, or have a picnic.
Photo: Harbour Cruises and Events
Vancouver’s coastal location translates into amazing access to gorgeous boating routes, whether you want to cruise around Burrard Inlet or venture further afield to places such as the Gulf Islands or the Sunshine Coast. With spring and warmer weather here, now’s the time to look into boating options. Boating season in Vancouver usually runs from May until the autumn.
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5 Boat Charter Options for Scenic Sailing around Vancouver
Lower Falls in Golden Ears Provincial Park. Photo: Donna McL/Unsplash
The easy hike to Lower Falls in Golden Ears Provincial Park is a perfect hike for April. As temperatures warm up, snow melt in the mountains sends raging torrents of water over the falls, a spectacular sight.
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April 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Lower Falls
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
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
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
