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Skiing at Cypress Mountain. Photo: Destination BC/Insight Photography
Ski season is almost here! Do you have questions about opening dates, masks, vaccines, and advance booking at ski resorts? Here’s everything you need to know about how to ski near Vancouver this winter.
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Everything You Need to Know About Skiing Near Vancouver in Winter 2021/22
The North Shore Mountains from Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver. Photo: Destination BC/Jordan Manley
Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains provide a stunning backdrop for our city. You may know the names of some of the peaks, but do you know the stories behind them? Here’s a brief look into the history of the names of the local mountains.
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Learn the History Behind the Names of Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains
Treetops Adventure at Capilano Suspension Bridge. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Experiencing nature in Vancouver is easy, and there are so many ways to do it. Walk across a suspension bridge, soar through the air in a floatplane, go for a laid-back hike, or get whisked into the mountains on a gondola. Use our list of easy ways to experience the wilderness near Vancouver to find even more options.
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8 Easy Ways to Experience the Wilderness Near Vancouver
Cyclists pass High View Lookout on Cypress Mountain. Photo: RBC Gran Fondo
Vancouverites love biking. With tons of mountain bike trails, separated bike paths, and commuter bike lanes, there’s something for everyone. But dedicated road cyclists love to challenge themselves by riding up our region’s steepest hills. If you want to test your legs, try one of these Vancouver hill climb cycling routes.
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6 Vancouver Hill Climb Cycling Routes to Challenge Yourself
The view of Garibaldi Lake from Panorama Ridge. Photo: Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane
BC Day weekend is a great time to get outside in Vancouver with tons of adventure options to choose from. Use our list of the best outdoorsy things to do around Vancouver to plan your long weekend.
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10 Outdoorsy Things to Do Around Vancouver This BC Day Weekend
English Bay Beach. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Tanya Goehring
Summer in Vancouver is all about sunny weather and warm temperatures. Vancouverites make the most of the season by heading to our beaches, mountains, parks, and lakes. Here are our picks for Vancouver outdoor activities you’ll want to add to your summer bucket list.
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Today marks the end of the longest hibernation period yet at Grouse Mountain for the two resident Grizzly Bears – Grinder and Coola. They went into their den and sleeping chamber on November 10th, 2020 and emerged today on April 29th, 2021. This is a period of 170 days and beats the previous record of 153 days set in 2017.
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Grouse Mountain Grizzlies Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation
