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Photo: Tourism Vancouver/Nelson Mouellic
As summer winds down, Labour Day weekend is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the good weather. There are tons of adventure options to choose from. Use our list of the best outdoorsy things to do around Vancouver to make your long weekend plans.
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10 Outdoorsy Things to Do Around Vancouver This Labour Day Weekend
Dragon Boat – English Bay Photo: Rob Weiss
What comes to mind when you think of great duos? Simon and Garfunkel, peanut butter and jelly, fish and chips or perhaps Beauty and the Beast? Personally, one of my favourite duos is the combination of English Bay and paddling. It doesn’t matter what you’re paddling; dragon boat, kayak, canoe, rowboat or stand up paddle board. The thrill of viewing Vancouver’s skyline, Stanley Park, and the spectacular North Shore Mountains from the ocean by a self-propelled watercraft is undeniable.
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Vancouver’s Great Duo – Paddling & English Bay
Cricket comes alive on the sports fields Photo: Rob Weiss
How far would you venture to discover Western Painted Turtles, a stunning wildlife sanctuary, a nature house, a cricket match, an equestrian centre, a rowing pavilion, miles of nature trails and a butterfly garden? Rest assured, you do not have to travel far! To my delight, Burnaby Lake Regional Park has it all. Located in the heart of Burnaby, adjacent to the busy Trans Canada highway, lies a natural oasis and sports haven.
