6 Things to Do at Burnaby Lake Regional Park

Trail at Burnaby Lake Regional Park

Photo: Burnaby Lake Regional Park

A visit to Burnaby Lake Regional Park is a great way to escape to nature without leaving the city. The large park protects a lake, wetlands, and forest and is home to lots of fish, birds, and mammals. Humans will enjoy hiking, wildlife watching, nature programs, and lots more. Use this guide to help you plan your trip to Burnaby Lake Regional Park.

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6 Things to Do at Burnaby Lake Regional Park

How to Try Geocaching in Vancouver

A geocache surrounded by leaves

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You might be wondering: What is geocaching? Essentially, geocaching is a hobby where you use a GPS device or a phone app to find a treasure hidden at specific GPS coordinates. There are secret caches of small treasures (called geocaches) across the globe, including over 4000 in the Vancouver area! Read on to find out how to try this family-friendly activity.

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How to Try Geocaching in Vancouver

6 Places to Try Trail Running in Vancouver

A runner at the Run Ridge Run trail running race at Buntzen Lake. Photo via Coast Mountain Trail Series/Brian McCurdy Photography

Vancouverites are pretty active, and we live in a city surrounded by nature. So it shouldn’t be surprising that many combine the two by trail running. If you’ve never tried it, trail running can seem a little intimidating. Unlike smooth sidewalks, uneven trails have lots of obstacles. And in Vancouver’s mountains, the trails are often really hilly! However, your first ever trail run doesn’t have to be straight up a mountain. Here are six mellow places to try trail running in Vancouver. 

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6 Places to Try Trail Running in Vancouver