7 Ways to Get Outdoors in Port Moody

View from Rocky Point Park in Port Moody at Sunset

Sunset at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody

With the ocean, lakes, and beautiful forest, Port Moody is a great spot for outdoor lovers. You can go for a hike, explore parks, kayak, bike, and more.

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7 Ways to Get Outdoors in Port Moody

December 2022 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Sasamat Lake and Woodhaven Swamp

A man in a yellow coat stands on a floating dock at Sasamat Lake near Vancouver

Photo: Kelen Loewen/Unsplash

The easy hike in təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park is a great option for December since it avoids snow. In the summer, Sasamat Lake is a busy beach destination, but in winter, you might get it all to yourself.

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December 2022 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Sasamat Lake and Woodhaven Swamp

February’s Vancouver Hike of the Month: Admiralty Point

View from the Admiralty Point Trail

View from the Admiralty Point Trail. Photo: F.L. May/All Trails

With snow lingering in the mountains, February is a great time to hike next to the ocean. This route lets you follow the flat and easy trail along the shoreline to Admiralty Point in təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park.

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February’s Vancouver Hike of the Month: Admiralty Point

20 Vancouver Area Beaches to Visit This Summer

Lifeguard at Third Beach in Vancouver

Lifeguard at Third Beach. Photo: Kate Milford

As the weather starts to warm up and summer approaches, it’s time to hit the beach. Vancouver has lots of sandy shores to choose from including lots on the Pacific Ocean and a few on freshwater lakes. Here’s our list of 20 Vancouver area beaches to visit this summer.

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20 Vancouver Area Beaches to Visit This Summer

10 Outdoorsy Things to Do Around Vancouver This Victoria Day Long Weekend

A runner on the seawall in Stanley Park

Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Nelson Mouellic

Since we will all be staying close to home this Victoria Day weekend, it’s the perfect time to play outside. Use our picks for the best outdoorsy things to do around Vancouver to plan your long weekend adventures.

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10 Outdoorsy Things to Do Around Vancouver This Victoria Day Long Weekend

6 Things to Do at Belcarra Regional Park

Pier at Belcarra Regional Park at sunset

Pier at Belcarra Picnic Area at sunset. Photo: Belcarra Regional Park

With views of the mountains, lots of hiking trails, and both freshwater and saltwater beaches, Belcarra Regional Park has lots to offer. It’s a great nature getaway, but it isn’t far from the city. Here are our picks for the best things to do at Belcarra Regional Park near Port Moody.

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6 Things to Do at Belcarra Regional Park

February’s Vancouver Hike of the Month: Jug Island Beach

Jug Island in Belcarra Park near Vancouver

The view of Jug Island from Jug Island Beach. Photo: HappiestOutdoors.ca

This short and easy hike in the Belcarra neighbourhood follows a peninsula before emerging at a remote beach. The trail stays in the beautiful and mossy temperate rainforest the entire way, making it a great destination for a rainy or cloudy February day. A viewpoint in the middle and the beach at the end give you a close-up look at the coastline, a rarity on Vancouver’s mountain-dominated hikes.

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February’s Vancouver Hike of the Month: Jug Island Beach