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These stand up paddle boards light up during this magical Vancouver tour

These stand up paddle boards light up during this magical Vancouver tour

While stand up paddle boarding offers a great workout during the day, Vancouver Water Adventures hosts a mesmerizing Light the Night tour.
You can kayak under the stars on this spellbinding Vancouver adventure

You can kayak under the stars on this spellbinding Vancouver adventure

Deep Cove Kayak offers Friday Night Lights: a spectacular guided group kayak tour of the Indian Arm under the stars.
New to hiking in B.C.? This outdoor program will teach you everything you need to know

New to hiking in B.C.? This outdoor program will teach you everything you need to know

The Coquitlam parks team will be hosting a series of outdoor excursions for beginner and intermediate hikers starting next month.
One million recyclable bottles "lost" daily in B.C., foundation says

One million recyclable bottles "lost" daily in B.C., foundation says

An environmental organization based in Vancouver says one million recyclable bottles and cans "go missing" every day in British Columbia.
Late spring skiing will be offered on Whistler Mountain this year

Late spring skiing will be offered on Whistler Mountain this year

Blackcomb Mountain is closed for winter operations, meaning that those looking for some last-minute turns will be skiing Whistler.
Why is it taking so long for Vancouver to ban plastic bags?

Why is it taking so long for Vancouver to ban plastic bags?

For whatever reason, even though our city is practically surrounded by ocean and rivers, Vancouver has not yet banned one of the top plastic offenders of the planet: the single use disposable plastic bag.
This new Metro Vancouver park will be 1.5 times the size of Stanley Park

This new Metro Vancouver park will be 1.5 times the size of Stanley Park

A draft management plan for a closed regional park reserve in northeast Coquitlam will be open for public comment this summer.
Langford to Lake Cowichan: A three-day inn-to-inn hike you’ll never forget

Langford to Lake Cowichan: A three-day inn-to-inn hike you’ll never forget

With the opening of the Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail in 2017, it is now possible to hike from Langford to the town of Lake Cowichan over three days.
Switch off the lights for Earth Hour this Saturday

Switch off the lights for Earth Hour this Saturday

This Saturday, March 30, marks Earth Hour and energy users are encouraged to switch off any unneeded lights and appliances for just 60 minutes.
4 spectacular places to go forest bathing in Metro Vancouver this spring

4 spectacular places to go forest bathing in Metro Vancouver this spring

There are many opportunities throughout Metro Vancouver for forest bathing - a practice that is inspired by the Japanese tradition of 'shinrin-yoku.'