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    INSPIRATION

    Collections of categorized adventures to help you quickly find what you’re looking for. Whether you’re looking for Hikes Near Vancouver, or Dog Friendly hikes, off the beaten track adventures, or something else, I’ll keep the lists here. 

    Ayelen playing with a dog at Walter Hook beach.

    Dog Friendly Trails Near Vancouver

    Hikes In Whistler

    A view of the chief from below, seen from a bridge in Squamish.

    Hikes In Squamish

    Photo from a float plane looking down over Vancouver and Stanley Park.

    Hikes Near Vancouver

    Knowledge

    General resources to quickly get the information you need for a new adventures. New to hiking, kayaking or camping? Get the low down here.

    Man sits next to tent, pitched on island in the middle of nowhere.

    Camping in BC

    Man stand on top of mountain with layers of panorama behind.

    Hiking in British Columbia

    Blaize paddling in the front of a canoe on a glorious sunny day.

    Canoeing Basics – How to Paddle

    Jeep parked at side of road, with wall of snow taller than the car.

    Driving In BC – Conditions & Preparation

    Bear walks down to shoreline, looking for food.

    Bear Aware

    Driving past the thundering Maude Frickert Falls on the Squamish FSR

    Introduction to Backcountry Driving in BC

    Packing Lists

    Planning a trip but not sure what to take? These lists will help you out with a detailed packing list for each type of adventure.

    Hikers walk up through leaf covered autumnal trail.

    Essential Hiking Gear LIst

    Backpackers hike up through trail with waterfall in the background.

    Camping – Gear List

    A tandem kayak with all camping gear for 3 days laid out.

    Canoe Kayak Touring Gear List

    Tools

    Whether you’re looking for mapping tools, weather forecasts or some other useful tool to help plan your trip, check this section out.

    Sunset, seen from Tunnel Bluffs, casting an eerie shadow over the islands.

    Forecast Comparison

    Seb's Jeep parked with plenty of space at High Falls Creek campground

    Recreation Sites Map in BC

    My housemates Gab and Radek very happy to be out in the backcountry.

    BC Roads Conditions Map

    Driving over the Squamish River on a wooden bridge

    BCFSR Conditions Map

    Planning an adventure?

    Reach out with your questions!

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