I never expected to become a mushroom forager. You see, for the longest time, I never liked mushrooms. I meticulously picked them out of pizza. I snubbed my nose at cream of mushroom soup. But something changed in my twenties. I discovered that I enjoyed morels cooked in a cream sauce served on a fillet …
This was my first attempt at writing history. I originally wrote it in March 2007 for my BC history class at UBC. I was 26. I grew up next to Finn Slough. I recognized that I knew very little of its history, other than it was a Finnish settlement. But why? Why a Finnish settlement? …
As a teen in 1998, I drove around Vancouver filming clips for a multimedia class project on my then-favourite band. These are the results.
These 10 hikes are what I recommend to all my visiting family and friends who are looking to connect with nature and take in the scenery on the Sunshine Coast.
Where do you go for the best brunch in Vancouver? Well, it depends on what you’re seeking. But given that there are so many restaurants to choose from, I created this list of one-of-a-kind places I would normally suggest to visiting friends and family. From casual neighbourhood diners to fancier destination restaurants, these are some …
It’s super easy to ride your bike to Granville Island from Stanley Park; it’s probably the most enjoyable way to get there. Here are the three ways you can safely and enjoyably cycle there. 1. Water Taxi Time: 15 minutes (including 2-minute boat ride)Pros: Fast, scenic, fun, flat, no trafficCons: Costs money The quickest way …
How big is Vancouver Island? It’s big. Bigger than entire countries, states, and provinces. It’s so big, you could spend several weeks exploring Vancouver Island and not see it all. Located in the Canadian province of British Columbia, Vancouver Island is 31,285 km² (12,079 mi²). This makes it the largest island on the west coast of North …