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Surfing in Tofino: for Beginners
Did you know that Canada has a cute, relaxed surfing town reminiscent of California right here in BC? Don’t let our lack of palm trees fool you, you can enjoy year-round surfing in the Great White North! Tofino, located on Vancouver Island, is world-renowned for its superb surfing. In fact, everyone from an absolute beginner to pro can enjoy surfing in Tofino. When we were planning our road trip, Jacob and I decided to try something we’d never done before — surfing. We were very nervous about our lesson, but…
Christie Falls in Kelowna
Christie Falls is a stunning, free falling waterfall located near Kelowna, BC and has been on our hiking list for quite some time. The waterfall is an Okanagan gem and is well worth the hour-long drive on a bumpy service…
Canyon Rim Trail at Bear Creek Provincial Park
Bear Creek Provincial Par is located on the shores of Okanagan Lake near Kelowna. It’s home to a network of beautiful, family friendly trails that loop around a waterfall gorge. The Bear Creek Canyon Rim Trail, which is the longest…
Rhonda Lake Trail at Big White Ski Resort
Hiking at a ski resort. While it’s probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Big White, the resort actually has some really great summer hiking trails. One of these is the Rhonda Lake Trail…
Okanagan Bucket List
How often do you visit a beautiful place and only find out later that you missed so much? Sure, you checked out the major attractions, but did you really get to know the place? It’s happened to us and I…
Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park
When you explore Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, it feels like you’re on top of the world! Gorgeous snow-capped mountains surround you and the ocean sparkles below. With such phenomenal views, it’s easy to see why it’s a crown…
Windy Ridge Viewpoint at Mt St Helens
Windy Ridge Viewpoint offers stunning panoramic views of Mt St Helens and the widespread devastation from her 1980 eruption. It’s hard to imagine what the area used to look like as you stand amidst the naked hills and toothpick-like trees.…
Ape Caves Lava Tube at Mt St Helens
Imagine: You’re exploring Ape Caves and you’re engulfed in darkness with no sense of direction. Your eyes search desperately for something to cling to but they can’t find anything. Just when your heart starts to flutter with fear, voices echo…
Kathleen Lake on Knox Mountain
Kathleen Lake on Knox Mountain is a small, marshy water basin that’s more pond than lake-like. However, just because it doesn’t have the same beauty as Okanagan Lake doesn’t mean it should be overlooked! It’s usually very quiet and if…
Paul’s Tomb on Knox Mountain
If there’s a more well-known hike that’s loved by locals than Paul’s Tomb, I don’t know what it is. You’ll always find at least one hiker or runner on the trail, no matter the time of the year. And if…
Coconut Almond Balls
Our well-being has been a big focus for us recently. It’s not that we were super unhealthy or anything, but ever since we came back from Europe, it’s kicked up a notch. Our nutrition, in addition to other things such…
Myra Canyon Trestles Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is one of my favourite winter activities. I don’t typically like the cold, but I’ll brave it to go snowshoeing through quiet, untouched landscapes like Myra Canyon. Plus, the trails are way quieter in the winter and that’s something…
Winter Hiking Tips for a Safe + Fun Adventure
Oh, winter. I can’t say it’s my favourite season, but I’m slowly learning to embrace it. Part of that means learning to do what I love in the summer, in the winter. Between the snowy wonderlands and noticeably fewer people…
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