On a hot summer day take a hike that ends with a splash. These trails take you to creeks, lakes, and ocean beaches where you can cool off.
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On a hot summer day take a hike that ends with a splash. These trails take you to creeks, lakes, and ocean beaches where you can cool off.
Spotting wildlife at Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park. Photo: Destination Vancouver / Suzanne Rushton
With parks and greenspaces throughout the city, it’s easy to explore nature in Vancouver. These five short walks are perfect for connecting with local ecosystems this March.
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5 Short Nature Walks Around Vancouver Perfect for March Weather
VanDusen Garden’s Elizabethan Hedge Maze. Photo: Destination BC/Grant Harder
Is your 2024 New Year’s resolution to lower your stress? You can escape the hustle and bustle of the city without leaving Vancouver. Head to one of these oases of calm to breathe in fresh air and unwind.
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Calm Your Mind Outdoors Without Leaving Vancouver
Photo: Beaty Biodiversity Museum
If you want to see a side of Vancouver that locals know, skip the crowds at popular attractions. Get off the beaten path at foodie destinations, hikes, parks, and more.
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How to Get Off the Beaten Path in Vancouver
Greenheart Treewalk, UBC Botanical Garden. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Destination Canada (CTC) / Asymetric/Jason Van Bruggen
The University of British Columbia (UBC) has a gorgeous campus, surrounded by forest and ocean. You don’t have to be a student to enjoy fun outdoor activities like biking and hiking. You can also explore historical sites, gardens, and more.
Walking across the new suspension bridge at Twin Bridges on the Seymour River Loop. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca
Vancouver in spring is gorgeous. Melting snow and rain makes the forest glow with new life and the waterfalls are gushing. But it is still winter in the mountains, so for spring hikes you’ll need to stick closer to sea level. A few years ago we published our list of the best spring hikes in Vancouver. And now we’re back with ten more great spring hikes.
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10 More Vancouver-Area Hikes Perfect for Spring
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