If you want a killer view, then the Eagles Bluffs are the spot. It’s a 4 hour return hike from the Cypress Mountain day lodge. There are 10 beautiful lakes on the trail and as you can see in the video, the views of Vancouver and the Georgia Straight from the Eagle Bluffs are exceptional.
You can also hike in from Horseshoe Bay via Whyte Lake (a great spot to swim afterwards) and it takes about the same amount of time.
When I moved to Vancouver from San Diego, the weather here definitely took some getting used to. I don’t mind the sun or rain, it’s just that constant in-between state of overcast that makes the world seem so colorless. But when the sun shines in Vancouver, it is a spectacular place.
My first place after moving to Vancouver was at the corner of Robson and Cardero in the tower above the Blenz. Staring out at the sky and mountains from the window, I managed to take quite a few pictures of the view over the course of a year.
Vancouver has interesting and moody weather. This time of year when the cherry blossoms signal the start of Spring, it’s always a welcome relief to have longer, warmer and sunnier days. This is my tribute to life in the coastal rainforests of BC.
The morning fog hanging over the Stanley Park and Coal Harbour after a week of dense fog in the city. (more…)
These are my favourite day hikes near the city of Vancouver, British Columbia. As usual, in no particular order. All of these hiking trails are within 1-2 hours driving distance from the city.
If you want directions and specifics for each hike, I recommend using Vancouver Trails.
1. Dog Mountain
A surreal view of Vancouver's natural harbour as the sun sets.
The Dog Mountain bluffs have the best-hike-to-view ratio in the Lower Mainland. I try to do this hike every few weeks since it is a quick 25 minutes drive from downtown and it only takes about 1 or 2 hours. Plus, it is an easy hike in the snow. The trailhead is by the Bear’s Paw at the far end of the Mount Seymour parking lot. (more…)
Some cool street art in the alley behind the Dominion Building. The words say “BySea, Land, and Air We Prosper”, which is Vancouver’s motto. You can also find these words in the Vancouver coat of arms on the Burrard Street Bridge.
