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Britannia Mine Museum (Destination BC/Heath Moffatt).
An amazing aspect of Vancouver is that you can travel a short distance and explore a completely different and exciting part of the Lower Mainland and British Columbia. Whether you’re looking to bask in nature or find new eateries and shopping districts, there’s a day trip for every type of adventurer.
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.
Cycling the West Dyke Trail in Richmond. Photo credit: Tourism Richmond
Biking is having a moment during COVID-19. There are more cyclists on the roads and bike sales are off the charts. Here are some COVID-safe tips for cycling around Vancouver during the pandemic, including our picks for physically distant bike routes.
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Cycling Around Vancouver During the Pandemic
Image from the Richmond Night Market | Facebook.com
There’s no other way of saying it, the Richmond Night Market is epic.
First founded in 2000 by entrepreneur Raymond Cheung, the Richmond Night Market has grown from modest beginnings since its first location at the Continental Centre on Cambie Road.
Now, the Richmond Night Market is the largest Night Market in North America and has become an international attraction, attracting over 1 million visitors each year.
The opening date of this hotly anticipated annual event is fast approaching and we can’t help but get excited for an upcoming summer of food, shopping, and entertainment! In anticipation of the event, let’s take a look at some of the top 5 things to discover once the Richmond Night Market opens for the 2019 season!
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5 reasons to discover the Richmond Night Market (opening May 10!)
Blenz Coffee | Photo: Blenz Coffee (Instagram)
When you’re a parent, nothing pairs better with rambunctious children than a caffeine-forward cuppa joe and a great outdoor space to let your kids run free. Fortunately, Vancouver is filled with coffee shop patios that are situated only steps away from the city’s best parks and playgrounds, so parents can relax while their kids get their wiggles out.
Here are 4 places to grab a coffee that are adjacent to playgrounds – perfect for parents who want to caffeinate and chill while their children play outside.
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Kids In Vancouver: 4 Playground-Adjacent Coffee Shop Patios
9 O’Clock Gun, Stanley Park | Photo: Anthony Maw (Flickr)
The museums, shops, and tourist stops have closed for the night, and you’ve gobbled down your delicious dinner, but you’re not quite ready to hit the hay. What is there to do when the sun has set and you have restless little ones who aren’t ready to go to bed?
As the Spring weather warms and the smell of sweet blossoms fill the air, there’s no better time to wrap up your day with a quiet stroll through some of Vancouver’s most scenic spots. Here are just 6 places to enjoy an evening stroll in and around the city.
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Kids in Vancouver: 6 Spots To Enjoy An Evening Stroll
Richmond Nature Park Photo: Rob Weiss
The intersection of Highway 99 and Westminster Highway in Richmond, seems an unlikely place to connect with nature! Jumbo Jets thunder overhead and the roar of traffic is difficult to ignore, yet as I wandered along the Richmond Nature Park trails I quickly found myself leaving the frantic pace of city life behind me. I was immersed in nature and it felt fantastic! Surprisingly, many long time residents are unaware that this fabulous 200-acre natural oasis exists on the edge of town. Strolling along the trails, it didn’t take long to realize that I was exploring a peat bog. Interested in learning about this unique habitat, I paid a visit to the Nature House. Interactive displays, and games designed for the younger crowd, told the story of the raised peat bog habitat that historically covered a large portion of Lulu Island. In fact, 10,000 years ago visitors to the Richmond Nature Park would have been swimming in the Strait of Georgia! Today, the landscape is evolving as Pine and Birch trees begin to transform the bog into forest.
