Hike to These Vancouver Area Lakes

The dock at Whyte Lake in West Vancouver, an easy hike

Whyte Lake. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca

If you’ve still got the Olympics on your brain, challenge yourself to the ultimate Vancouver duathlon: a hike with swimming. With nature all around the city, there are lots of trails to nearby lakes where you can take a dip to cool down.

Continue reading:
Hike to These Vancouver Area Lakes

How to Cold Plunge in the Great Outdoors Around Vancouver

A woman cold plunges in a creek

Photo: Tsunami Green/Unsplash

Combine the health benefits of icy dips with the beauty of nature for a transformative experience. Here’s how to cold plunge in the great outdoors around Vancouver.

Continue reading:
How to Cold Plunge in the Great Outdoors Around Vancouver

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.

Continue reading:
7 Ways to Get Outdoors in Port Moody

8 Vancouver Hikes With Incredible Apres

Hikers on the Stawamus Chief in Squamish as seen from above

Hikers on the Stawamus Chief. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Heath Moffatt

After a tough hike, reward yourself with a great meal or a local beer. These hikes near Vancouver have incredible apres spots nearby.

Continue reading:
8 Vancouver Hikes With Incredible Apres

9 Best Vancouver Hikes for Hot Days

Swimmers in Garibaldi Lake

Swimmers in Garibaldi Lake. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca

Beat the heat with a hike that will keep you cool. These Vancouver area trails have shaded forests, rushing creeks, and refreshing lakes – perfect for a hot day.

Continue reading:
9 Best Vancouver Hikes for Hot Days

9 Things To Do at Buntzen Lake Recreation Area

A woman stands on the shore of Buntzen Lake near Vancouver

Photo: Ben Waardenburg/Unsplash

The hydroelectric reservoir of Buntzen Lake is a popular recreation area for Vancouverites. The long lake has a great beach and it is surrounded by forested mountains and tons of trails.

Continue reading:
9 Things To Do at Buntzen Lake Recreation Area

8 Dog-Friendly Hikes Around Vancouver

Dog hiking

Photo: Stephen Leonardi/Unsplash

Does your pup love to hike? There are lots of dog-friendly hikes near Vancouver where you can treat your pooch to a day on the trails. Here are a few of our favourite Vancouver hikes for dogs.

Continue reading:
8 Dog-Friendly Hikes Around Vancouver

  • Insider Access

  • Like us on Facebook Find us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Watch us on YouTube



  •  

    Vancouver Event Calendar
  •  

    604 Neighbourhoods
  •  

    TED Host City