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By Jane Mountain | October 12, 2017
For a mindful weekend retreat, skip the slopes and book some quality “me” time in these Whistler spas and yoga classes. Most people head to Whistler BC to hit the mountains for hiking, skiing, or biking — and to enjoy après ski shenanigans in the evening. But, for mindful travellers, Whistler is also the perfect […]
By Jane Mountain | July 24, 2017
There are so many amazing things to do on a Vancouver Island holiday. We’ve put together our favourite indoor and outdoor activities to help you make the most of your travels. In honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary (and because we miss our great country so much, especially during the summer months), we decided to share […]
By Jane Mountain | August 30, 2016
By far the best way to experience Vancouver BC is by bike. Here are three of our favourite Vancouver bike routes, rated for distance, difficulty, and exposure to traffic. Why You Should Cycle in Vancouver We absolutely love cycling in Vancouver. Every time we visit Vancouver, we cycle everywhere. And every time we come, we […]
By Jane Mountain | September 2, 2015
You know how much Stephen loves beer, right? And you know how much I love independent people who follow their passions, right? And, of course, you know how much we both love biking in Vancouver. Well, the other day we merged our passions into one awesome mash-up: A Vancouver craft beer ‘n’ bike crawl through […]
By Jane Mountain | July 29, 2015
In summer, there are endless fantastic things to do in Vancouver BC. Here’s our list of 17 favourite summer activities in Vancouver! Is Vancouver the best city in the world? We’ll leave that question to the pollsters (who overwhelmingly say yes). All we can tell you is that when the sun is shining, it’s the […]
By Jane Mountain | May 6, 2015
My camping mattress has started leaking air, turning last night’s sleep into an uncomfortably cold marathon of tossing and turning. Before I woke up this morning, I already knew I wanted to sleep in my own bed tonight. Since it’s about 90km from here to Nanaimo, I had to mentally prepare myself for a longer […]
By Jane Mountain | May 5, 2015
If you take a look at a map of the Sunshine Coast region, you’ll see the drowned valleys and small islands that are markers of a submergent coastline: one where the sea level has risen to overtake the land. In other words, lots of ferries are needed to get around. Including two rides on the […]
By Jane Mountain | May 4, 2015
Hardly anyone camps in a tent anymore. These days, when I show up at a campground and start unfolding my tent, I’m an anomaly. Everyone else is decked out in their fancy RVs looking pityingly upon the poor girl who couldn’t bring her TV, microwave, and refrigerator camping with her. Tonight, as I lie just […]
By Jane Mountain | May 2, 2015
Powell River is a mixed-up little place. It has been a mill town since the early 1900s and the mill is still a major employer in the community. In fact, a picture of the mill is still proudly displayed on the “Welcome to Powell River” sign. As the gateway to Desolation Sound, one of the […]
By Jane Mountain | April 30, 2015
Last night, just before leaving my cozy spot by the gas fire to go to bed, I discovered a newish-looking wool blanket inside a box of supplies. Needless to say, I absconded with it for the night and attribute that extra bit of coverage to getting me through the night relatively unfrozen. More Downs Than […]