What’s not to love about the Okanagan Valley? It’s a complete change of scenery from Vancouver and the BC coast. It’s only a five-hour drive inland but it feels like a world away. It could be Tuscany, South Africa, California, …
Gastown and Chinatown: Tips & Warnings
Here’s a public service announcement for all the Alaska cruise ship tourists visiting Vancouver this summer. Your cruise is promoting Gastown and Chinatown as must sees, but they’re not setting you up with the right expectations. So I will. Gastown …
Dream Day: Hiking Smuggler Cove on the Sunshine Coast
Smuggler Cove is my favourite short hike on the Sunshine Coast. It’s easy, it’s scenic, and it’s a nature lover’s dream. I was reminded how gorgeous this provincial park is when I went for a spontaneous visit on a mild, …
The Uncertain Future of Finn Slough: The Contemporary History of A Marginalized Society
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 …
10 Hikes on the Sunshine Coast
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.
How Big Is Vancouver Island?
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 …
What Americans need to know about driving in Vancouver
Many Americans are planning to visit Canada this year. For some, it’ll be their first visit to their northern neighbour. If you’re planning to drive up to Vancouver, you may curious about the driving regulations and whether there are any …