Getting your Alpine Adventure Fix in Vancouver
Snowshoers ascend Mt. Seymour (elevation 4,150 feet), a peak on the outskirts of Vancouver. Vancouver enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s most attractive cities for a reason. The downtown is...
View ArticlePainless Walking Tours on Vancouver's Urban Coast
Minutes from downtown, Vancouver's beaches offer an inner-city sanctuary for people and wildlife. Mention “walking tour” and some travelers cringe. I understand. There are only so many narrow,...
View ArticleDodging Black Bears in Whistler's Olympic Village
Host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, the village of Whistler in British Columbia is also home to glacial lakes and several provincial parks. Bear bells are standard equipment for hikers in this part of...
View ArticleSearching for Classic Canuck Eats in Vancouver
As Canadian as maple syrup, poutine - fries topped with gravy and cheese curds - might be Canada's national dish. With the possible exception of maple syrup, Canada isn’t really known for its...
View ArticleEscaping Molson Monotony at Vancouver's Microbreweries
Vancouver's oldest microbrewery, Granville Island Brewing offers relief from Molson monotony with varieties like maple cream ale and honey lager. While Canadian food, like poutine, may not be standard...
View ArticleA Dry Olympics? Canadian Booze Prices Could Sober Festivities
Host city for the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver has some of North America's highest alcohol prices. Vancouver is ranked world’s most livable city for good reason. The international throngs set to...
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