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The Squamish Eagle Viewing Float is a fun experience to enjoy as a way to get away from the city for a day.
There’s a very scenic drive to get to Squamish on the Sea-to-Sky highway. Located about an hour’s drive north from the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Squamish is a hub for those who love to get outside and be active year-round. While there are plenty of hiking trails nearby, I recently went to Squamish to go eagle watching.
Feeling adventurous? Don’t let the weather keep you and your date from exploring winter on the West Coast.
Snowshoe for Two: Lace up at Sea to Sky Gondola and choose any one of five trails to explore on snowshoes. Take advantage of après in the Summit Lodge afterwards with a festive beverage.
(Photo Credit: Paul Bride, Sea to Sky Gondola)
Mountaintop Ice Skating: Take in the views of downtown Vancouver from the top of Grouse Mountain, while gliding across an outdoor rink. Warm up in the Peak Chalet or catch a Christmas classic in the Theatre in the Sky.
Bright Nights (Photo credit: Bright Nights in Stanley Park Facebook)
Christmas Light Maze: Explore Enchant, the world’s largest Christmas Light Maze with over 55,000 square feet of illuminated sculptures. After completing the maze, check out the Christmas market that’s complete with food trucks and a licensed area with holiday drinks.
VanDusen Festival of Lights: VanDusen Garden will once again transform into a winter wonderland. Cozy up on the newly built carousel or take a selfie under the dazzling lights of the “Eiffel Tower” while snacking on roasted chestnuts.
Stanley Park Train Ride: A long-time classic is back for yet another year. Hop on the Bright Nights Train and prepare to be dazzled by three million lights and live performers along the way.
It’s hard not to feel all the things I most love feeling: alive, free, adventurous, exploratory, and joyful, when I’m spending time in nature. Doing so in a whole new setting over 800 metres above sea level (even higher than the Stawamus Chief trail I’d hiked a few years ago, which is nearby and can be seen from the top of the gondola and a viewing platform) increases those feelings ten-fold.
I really had a great day enjoying the trails, views, and delicious food that the Sea to Sky Gondola offers.
Read on to see why a trip to the Sea to Sky Gondola is a magical/transformative experience any time of the year. [Read more…]
What is there to do in Vancouver during winter? With mild winters (compared to most of Canada), a large population of people who enjoy partaking in outdoor activities, and Whistler (the ski-bum capital of B.C.) so closeby, there are plenty of things to do outside during the winter months.
It may seem ironic that, despite having spent my teenage years in Calgary, Alberta—known for its crazy-cold winters—I haven’t really embraced winter sports or activities in the past.
As part of my goal to “embrace the season,” I’m going to really take full advantage of the winter season this year.
Cooler temperatures and fewer crowds are just a few reasons why I think more visitors should come to Vancouver during the fall season. There are so many Vancouver fall season favourites listed in this post:
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