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Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Vision Photography
“Spring is here, the sky is blue.” It’s time to come out of hibernation and refresh the Vanvouverite spirit with some spring activities in the city and out in nature. Check out these refreshing local excursions to enjoy this season.
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Refreshing Activities to Celebrate Spring in Vancouver
It’s spring in Vancouver, and we all know this means the return of the much-awaited cherry blossom season. With social distancing, self-isolation, and flight restrictions in place, many Vancouverites and visitors from across the world are missing out on this beautiful show of nature. With more than 40,000 trees bursting with pink and white blooms all over the city right now, we’re bringing the blossoms to you. Enjoy! Continue reading:
#VirtuallyVancouver – Enjoy Vancouver’s Cherry Blossoms from Home
Spring in Vancouver Photo: Rob Weiss
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.” Perhaps Maria, from The Sound of Music missed Vancouver in the spring? Personally, I would suggest spring in our fair city is chock a block full of favourite things. Like a blank canvas waiting for paint, Vancouver evolves out of the grey, dark, misty winter with a blast of colour. As we celebrate the well earned, and yearned for, first day of spring, I would like to share with you a list of my favourite things.
Daffodils and English Bay Photo: Rob Weiss
They say patience is a virtue, and if you are an avid fan of spring flowers and blossom viewing, this year’s unusually long, cold, snowy winter has certainly tested your patience. But, dare I say the wait is over! Snowdrops are dropping, daffodils are dazzling, and the promise of new growth and regeneration is in the air. Congratulations – we made it! Our beloved cherry blossoms and spring flowers are returning with a delightful vengeance.
Image from Marie’s Guilt Free Bakery, one of the exhibitors at Make It.
A craft fair in April?
Yup. And not just any craft fair – the indisputably hippest, greenest, most artisanal, funkiest craft fair ever to hit Metro Vancouver.
Make It Vancouver returns for its spring instalment, April 22-April 24, at the PNE Forum. By now a local fixture, Make It is one part craft fair and one part party, with an eco-friendly, proudly Canadian vibe that permeates everything. It may be the one place in Vancouver where you can browse for handmade stationary, one-off baby clothes and organic skin care products while scarfing down street food, sipping on craft beer and grooving along to a club mix. Continue reading:
The craft fair with a club vibe: Make It Vancouver is Back, April 22
View of the North Shore Mountains from Mud Bay Photo: Rob Weiss
Spring Forward! Words synonymous with “let’s paddle!” My kayak is my “happy place” and although I paddle year round, there is something about springing forward that triggers my inner kayaker and passion for the sea. One of my favourite early season destinations is the Nickomekl River in South Surrey. This floating nature trail is scenic, protected and features a dry launch site. Ideal for beginners, families and experienced paddlers alike, the Nickomekl River offers a tranquil welcome to all.
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Spring has Sprung – Kayak the Nicomekl River
