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Walking in the forest in Stanley Park. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kindred & Scout
Put down your phone and tune in to nature. The Japanese practice of forest bathing is scientifically proven to help relieve stress and improve health. Vancouver has an abundance of natural areas perfect for a relaxing and rejuvenating forest bathing session. #thisisvancouver
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Relax and Rejuvenate with Forest Bathing in Vancouver
On the West Coast and situated in the embrace of mountains and forest, Vancouver’s abundant natural wonders set it apart from anywhere else in the world. Within the city, visitors can experience the area’s unique parks and wilderness, from wandering amongst old growth trees to exploring extensive gardens. From trail to table, it’s only natural that the biodiversity of the region is also celebrated in the local cuisine, with plant-forward and sustainable restaurants throughout the city. Get wild this weekend and discover Vancouver’s botanical treasures. Continue reading:
Discover Botanical Treasures Itinerary
Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Hubert Kang
Vancouver sits in the middle of the world’s largest temperate rainforest, which stretches from Alaska to Northern California. We are proud of our towering trees, so there are lots of ways to celebrate UN International Day of Forests in Vancouver.
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How to Celebrate UN International Day of Forests in Vancouver
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
Photo: Rob Weiss
Recently, while travelling on the Canada Line Sky Train from Bridgeport to Waterfront station, I found myself sitting beside a tourist from Germany. To my great delight, there were no cell phones in sight, and we were both present and engaged. Despite my lack of German and her limited English we managed to strike up a lively conversation.With unbridled enthusiasm, she eloquently described her love for Canada and specifically Vancouver. Fascinated, I probed to gain a better understanding of her interest in our fair city.
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Tree Vancouver – Our Spectacular Urban Forest
Solitude on the Trail Photo: Rob Weiss
Recently, I read an interesting and compelling article on a new health trend called Forest Bathing. Being an outdoorsy type and nature lover, whenever I see or hear the word “forest” my curiosity peeks! Fascinated, I decided to learn more about the Japanese practice of Forest Therapy. Developed in the 1980’s, Forest Bathing or Shinrin-yoku is the medicine of simply being in the forest. Widely recognized as a pillar of preventative health care, folk around the world are seeking their nature fix.
