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Pier at Belcarra Picnic Area at sunset. Photo: Belcarra Regional Park
With views of the mountains, lots of hiking trails, and both freshwater and saltwater beaches, Belcarra Regional Park has lots to offer. It’s a great nature getaway, but it isn’t far from the city. Here are our picks for the best things to do at Belcarra Regional Park near Port Moody.
Sunset picnic at Third Beach in Stanley Park. Photo credit: Tourism Vancouver / Hubert Kang
On hot summer days, there’s nothing better than a picnic. In a city like Vancouver surrounded by mountains and ocean, you can go beyond neighbourhood parks and enjoy your picnic in nature. So pack your blankets and picnic baskets, then head out to one of these 10 great picnic destinations near Vancouver.
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10 Places Near Vancouver to Picnic in Nature
Reflections at Rosewood Hotel Georgia | Image via OpenTable
If you’re reading this, you either know what hygge is, or you’re possibly wondering what it is, and how on Earth to say it. So here you go: hygge is the Danish concept of living well and being cozy, and it’s pronounced ‘hue-guh’. And while cozy tends to be associated with autumn and winter, I’ve got some fantastic summer ways for you to get your hygge on in Vancouver!
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Exploring new, easily accessible launch sites is often a spiritual experience for paddlers. Of course, living in the Pacific Northwest we are extremely spoiled by the wide variety of paddling opportunities that surround us. However, the search for short, local evening and afternoon paddle routes always looms large and without a doubt one of Vancouver’s best kept secrets is Barnet Marine Park. Located in Burnaby, off the Barnet Highway, the area is a popular picnic and swimming area, yet often underutilized by paddlers. Directly across from Admiralty Point, the kayak launch at Barnet Marine Park provides opportunities for adventurers to either paddle up Indian Arm, or to navigate along Burrard Inlet to Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.
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In the Mood? Kayak to Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park
