New Hobbies You Can Start in Vancouver in 2024

Biking in Derby Reach Regional Park in Langley

Biking in Derby Reach Regional Park. Photo: Metro Vancouver

New year, new you? Why not make your New Year’s resolution both fun and achievable? From forest bathing to trail running, add these new hobbies to your 2024 Vancouver goals.

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New Hobbies You Can Start in Vancouver in 2024

12 Family-Friendly Adventures Around Vancouver This Winter

A family at the gondola platform at Whislter Mountain near Vancouve

Photo: Destination BC/Rick Collins

Keep the whole family entertained this winter with fun activities like sledding, skating, hiking, museums, rock climbing, and lots more.

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12 Family-Friendly Adventures Around Vancouver This Winter

Where to Try Indoor Rock Climbing in Vancouver

Climbers at the Richmond Olympic Oval near Vancouver

Photo via Richmond Olympic Oval

Indoor rock climbing is a great way to get fit, push your limits, and have fun. Try it out at one of these beginner-friendly Vancouver area indoor rock climbing gyms.

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Where to Try Indoor Rock Climbing in Vancouver

7 Indoor Activities for Outdoor Lovers in Vancouver

A couple enjoys Flyover Canada

Photo: FlyOver Canada

While many Vancouverites like to go hiking in the rain, many choose to stay indoors on wet days. But you can still enjoy outdoorsy activities like rock climbing, wildlife viewing, mushroom picking, and more while staying inside. Here are our picks for the best indoor activities for outdoor lovers in Vancouver.

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7 Indoor Activities for Outdoor Lovers in Vancouver

4 Beginner-Friendly Ways to Try Rock Climbing in Vancouver

A woman rock climbing near Squamish BC

Photo Credit: Mountain Skills Academy

If you want to try a new sport and you’re looking for a full-body workout, give rock climbing a try. The Vancouver area is the perfect place to do it. Nearby Squamish is world-famous for rock climbing. For decades, professional climbers from around the world have headed there to scale the granite walls. These days, climbing culture has spread beyond Squamish. You can climb both indoors and outdoors all over greater Vancouver. And while it might seem intimidating, here are four different beginner-friendly ways to get into rock climbing.

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4 Beginner-Friendly Ways to Try Rock Climbing in Vancouver