False Creek Seawall. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Tanya Goehring
Spot wildlife, enjoy the views, and breathe in the salty air as you stroll along the ocean. Here are nine places to go for a scenic coastal stroll in Vancouver.
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8 Ways to Get Outdoors in Richmond
Fishing at No. 3 Road Pier. Photo: Tourism Richmond
Located next to the Pacific Ocean, Richmond is a great outdoor destination for biking, walking, fishing, and wildlife watching without going far from the city. Here are eight ways to have fun outdoors in Richmond.
7 Things To Do at Iona Beach Regional Park
Photo: peter P/Unsplash
Did you know you can escape to nature right next to Vancouver International Airport? Check out Iona Beach Regional Park for biking, hiking, bird watching, incredible views of the ocean, and lots more. Use this guide to plan your trip to Iona Beach Regional Park in Richmond.
Find a Birding Spot Near Vancouver on the BC Bird Trail
Northern Flicker Woodpecker. Photo Scottslm on Pixabay.
Did you know that British Columbia is on the Pacific Flyway, a major north-south migration route for birds flying between Alaska and Patagonia? That means that the Vancouver area is a great spot to go birding! The BC Bird Trail is a new initiative designed to help you find the best places to bird watch across BC. To get you started, here are a few BC Bird Trail locations near Vancouver.
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Find a Birding Spot Near Vancouver on the BC Bird Trail
Vancouver’s Dawn Chorus
The Birds, Artist, Myfanwy MacLeod Photo: Rob Weiss
Spring has sprung! Listen. Early mornings mean glorious sunrises and delightful songbirds, and for those inclined to get outdoors at the crack of dawn, a symphony of sound awaits. It’s true. Mother Nature regularly treats us to a melodic chorus as the songbirds announce the start of a new day. It’s a soundtrack I adore. Of course, I am an early riser, often accused of being too perky, so grabbing my steaming cup of coffee and venturing outside to catch the first chirps and tweets is something I look forward to. Truth be told dawn is the optimum time to tune-in.
