Canoes at Alta Lake in Whistler, Canada
This is Alta Lake in British Columbia, Canada. Alta Lake is located just outside of Whistler, and you can get there by foot or bike on the Valley Trail that starts in the North Village. The lake itself...
View ArticleAdventures in British Columbia: Ziplining on Grouse Mountain
Ziplining combines the best of being active outdoors, enjoying the views and getting your adrenaline pumping. You can go ziplining in many a forest in the world. But let’s be honest, it’s so much more...
View ArticleFloatplanes in Coal Harbour, Vancouver
What the daily commute on a floatplane must be like? These floatplanes are parked at the seaport in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, British Columbia. Read more → The post Floatplanes in Coal Harbour,...
View ArticleAn afternoon in Steveston, BC
“Steveston, a historic fishing village.” “Steveston, Canada’s largest fishing port,” or “Steveston, home to the ‘Monster Cannery.’” Steveston really is a lot of things to a lot of people, but one thing...
View ArticleMountain biking and canoeing in Whistler
“Pedal and paddle” – mountain biking and canoeing in Whistler, British Columbia. When I saw this activity listed as one of the activities on the itinerary of my recent trip to British Columbia, I...
View ArticleA taste of luxury at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver
During my recent trip to British Columbia, I stayed with Fairmont Hotels in both Whistler and Vancouver. Having a jam-packed schedule and only a couple of days to explore, I was happy to find that the...
View ArticleMountain luxury at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
I was in Whistler in the summer and had the pleasure of staying at the Fairmont Chateau. I also stayed at another Fairmont hotel in Vancouver, the Fairmont Pacific Rim, which I loved, and the Whistler...
View ArticleCapilano Suspension Bridge Park and Cliffwalk
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is what it says on the tin: a park built around the famous suspension bridge. And it recently got an addition to its set-up: the Capilano Cliffwalk. Capilano Suspension...
View ArticleFlightseeing in Vancouver: Grouse Mountain helicopter ride
It is not a secret that I am somewhat taken with Vancouver. It must be something between its amazing cityscape, its super-friendly and entrepreneurial inhabitants and its spectacular natural...
View ArticleFlightseeing in Vancouver: seaplane flight from Coal Harbour
Last time I was in Vancouver, I indulged in some aerial exploration of this beauty of a city. As you know I hopped on a helicopter on Grouse Mountain to see what everyone’s ooohing and aaaahing about...
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