Dwindling conifer trees overlook the mystical steep hills. The sparkling ocean lapping gently against the rocky shore. Bountiful grass that stretches farther than you could imagine. Have I said enough?
Whytecliff Park is the quintessential PNW experience: lush, alive and really damp.
If you only have half a day and want to experience stunning nature for free, I recommend Lynn Canyon Park. Over the past two years, it has become my go-to hiking spot.
I was fascinated by the existence of this mysterious, acidic pool of decomposing trees, nestled somewhere within Pacific Spirit Park, and immediately suggested we head there.
If you are someone who enjoys long hikes and backcountry camping, this route through Garibaldi might be for you.
The Admiralty Trail runs along the cliff edge with access to Acadia Beach and Spanish Banks Dog Beach. It is mostly flat with gentle curves, offering a leisurely stroll with views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore’s mountains on one side and the forest of ferns and various trees on the other.
When I was a kid, my parents would dress me in my Muddy Buddy overalls and my tiny rainboots and take me out to Reifel Bird Sanctuary in Delta.
