Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: Michael Coyle of Coquitlam Search and Rescue

Michael Coyle and his dog

Michael hiking with his dog Curie. Photo: Michael Coyle

Vancouverites love to spend time outdoors hiking, biking, and camping. But not every adventure goes according to plan. That’s where search and rescue (SAR) comes in. We chatted with Michael Coyle from Coquitlam Search and Rescue about what it’s like to volunteer with SAR, both professionally and personally, and what hikers in Vancouver need to know before they hit the trails.

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Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: Michael Coyle of Coquitlam Search and Rescue

10 Vancouver Outdoor Charities and Not-For-Profits to Support on Giving Tuesday

Power to Be participant using a TrailRider wheelchair

Power to Be participant using a TrailRider wheelchair. Photo: Power to Be

If you enjoy the outdoors in Vancouver, consider giving back this year on Giving Tuesday. There are tons of local charities and not-for-profit organizations in our city working to help get people outdoors, build and maintain trails, and preserve ecosystems. Here are 10 Vancouver-area outdoor organizations to support this Giving Tuesday.

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10 Vancouver Outdoor Charities and Not-For-Profits to Support on Giving Tuesday