12 Top Things To Do - North Vancouver

12 Top Things To Do in North Vancouver, BC, Canada
in the Lower Mainland Area of British Columbia.

The Top 12 Things To Do in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada part of the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley B.C. Region.

Suspend Yourself in the Air : Experience the thrill of heights crossing suspension bridges high above raging rivers and canyon gorges.

First Nation Culture and History : There are First Nation dances in ceremonial clothes and masks. There are large totem pole collections. There are First Nation art galleries, gift shops and museums to visit and explore.

Explore a Mountain: The North Shore Mountains behind the community of North Vancouver are home to many adventures year round. One can hike, bike, backpack, horseback and wilderness camp in the summer and then ski, snowboard and snowshoe in the winter.

Wildlife Tours : There are self guided tours and guided air tours exploring the North Shore Mountains. Wildlife sightings include grizzly bears, coyotes, black bears, deer, bobcats, cougars, pine marten and many various bird species.

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10 Top Things To Do - Pitt Meadows

10 Top Things To Do in Pitt Meadows, BC, Canada
in the Fraser Valley Area of British Columbia.

The Top 10 Things To Do in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada part of the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley B.C. Region.

Take a Farm Tour : The outlying farm fields are calling those who like to tour agriculture and sample fresh local foods. Plan for a day enjoying a self guided form tour tasting local produce and baked goods.

Cast a Line : Lakes and rivers like Pitt Lake, Alouette Lake, Pitt River and Fraser River. Pick your fishing hole and cast your line and try and hook into some trout, salmon, sturgeon or dolly varden.

Birding is Big : Check out the bird sightings while visiting and exploring one of the many marshes, bogs, wetlands and lakes in the Pitt Meadows, Pitt Lake and Maple Ridge areas.

Paddle a Route : Rent a kayak or canoe... or bring your own paddle equipment and explore the wildlife, scenery and activity on the Pitt River, Pitt Lake, Fraser River or Alouette Lake.

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14 Top Things To Do - Port Moody

14 Top Things To Do in Port Moody, BC, Canada
in the Fraser Valley Area of British Columbia

The Top 14 Things To Do in port Moody, British Columbia, Canada part of the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley B.C. Region.

Tours and Guides : Want to be spoiled on your adventure. Let someone else do the planning, the leading and the talking. Best bet is to sign up for a tour or guide. Most tours provide an interpretive guide, lessons and equipment if needed.

Got Boots will Hike : There are some easy and challenging hiking trails exploring the backcountry parks in the Port Moody, BC region. Bring your hiking boots and day packs for exploring the mountains, lakes, coastline, points, coves, meadows and rivers in the area.

Visit the Galleries, Museums: Plan for a trip with the arts and history. There are art galleries, museums, historic sites, live theatre and artists studios. Do you like painting, carving or sculptures... do you like artifacts and exhibits? It is all here to discover.

Pack a Picnic: There are waterfront parks and wilderness parks in the Port Moody, BC. region. Most are well maintained and include developed picnic day use areas. Amenities may include picnic tables, picnic shelters, boat launches, swimming beaches, spray parks, walking trails, docks, playgrounds, sports fields, grass lawns & washrooms. [

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13 Top Things To Do - Richmond

13 Top Things To Do in Richmond, BC, Canada
in the Vancouver Lower Mainland of British Columbia

The Top 13 Things To Do in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada part of the Vancouver Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley B.C. Region.

Sightseeing : Take a stroll along dykes, walk a waterfront wooden pier with marine views and historic sites, explore a greenway trail or visit a beach or rocky coastline. Plan a day with a sightseeing tour company or tag along with an interpretive guide.

Trip down History Lane : Walk the 1 kilometre wooden waterfront pier in Steveston and visit with two historic sites - a cannery, stilt houses and shipyard. Well you are there you might as well enjoy the amazing marine views and visit with the parks, patio restaurants and retail gift stores.

Visit an Attraction : Got some time to visit an attraction? There are some adult and children attractions in the region like a museum, a casino, live theatre, historic sites, Asian markets and so much more.

Take a Hike : There are over 80 kilometres of hiking and walking trails exploring the islands of Richmond BC. There are dyke trails, park trails, wilderness trails and a 4 kilometre sandy spit trail. Most are level and suitable for all ages. Many are wheelchair and baby stroller friendly.

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12 Top Things To Do - Surrey

12 Top Things To Do in Surrey, BC, Canada
in the Vancouver Lower Mainland of British Columbia

The Top 12 Things To Do in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada part of the Vancouver Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley B.C. Region.

Book a Tour or Guide : Plan a day with a tour company with interpretive guides exploring the oceans and rivers in the Surrey, BC region. Why not sign up for a sightseeing tour or go on a kayaking paddle trip, etc...

Hiking Trails and Tales : There are hiking trails throughout Surrey exploring urban forests, wetlands, bogs, sandy spits, mud flats, lakes, sandy beaches and rivers which lead to lookout towers, viewpoints, playgrounds, nature houses and day use picnic sites. Most are level and suitable for all ages.

Take a Trip down History Lane : Visit with history, heritage sites, museums or plan a historic trip down memory lane with costumed period actors providing interpretive tours at some of the historic sites in the region.

Visit an Attraction : Got some time to visit an attraction? There are some adult and children attractions in the region like a miniature train ride, museum, mini golf, casino, live theatre, movie theatres, art gallery, rodeo, racetrack, historic sites and so much more.

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10 Top Things To Do - Langley

10 Top Things To Do in Langley, BC, Canada
in the Vancouver Lower Mainland.

The Top 10 Things To Do in Langley, British Columbia, Canada part of the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley B.C. Region.

Take a Farm Tour : The outlying regions of Langley include many farms and ranches. There are agricultural, cattle and horse ranches in the region. Some are part of farm tours and welcome visitors.

Ride a Horse : The region enjoys a developed system of horseback riding trails in many of its parks and outlying areas. Some include access to equesterian facilites and riding rings.

Have a Glass of Wine : Every year the local wineries harvest the grapes and produce an assortment of quality wines. The wineries sell their wines, provide wine tasting events and participate in wine tours.

Historic Memories : There are historic sites in some of the parks, there are museums housing historic items and there are historic forts like Fort Langley which is a National Historic Site of Canada. 

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11 Top Things To Do - Maple Ridge

11 Top Things To Do in Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
in the Fraser Valley Area of British Columbia.

The Top 11 Things To Do in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada part of the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley B.C. Region.

Take a Farm Tour : The outlying farm fields are calling those who like to tour agriculture and sample fresh local foods. Plan for a day enjoying a self guided form tour visiting with some of the local farmers and their produce and farm animals.

Ride a Horse : There are horse riding trails in some of the parks and there are equestrian centres with riding rings and lessons available in the region. Come try sightseeing the country on horseback.

Attend an Event : One of the catch phrases for describing Maple Ridge is the "City of Festivals". Why not time your visit with one of the grand festivals, events or concerts held every year in the region.

Visit a Market : Because of the agricultural landscape Maple Ridge enjoys a good selection of farm markets producing quality items like cranberries, hazelnuts, seafood, organic goods, deli, preserves, baked goods and honey.

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13 Top Things To Do - City of Vancouver

13 Top Things To Do in the City of Vancouver, BC, Canada
in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

The Top 13 Things To Do in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada part of the Lower Mainland, B.C. Region.

Visit the Market: You cannot visit Vancouver without taking a stroll down to Granville Market. There are unique booths, boutiques and shops. There are fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood and baked goods. There are coffee houses restaurants and pubs.

Beachcombing: The coastline of Downtown Vancouver is lined with sandy beaches. Some are very lively and some are relaxing. Some are loaded with amenities while others are bare bones. There are over 18 kilometres of beaches to explore. Have some fun in the sun.

Go Shopping: Park the car and head out on foot browsing and shopping till your heart's content. Walk up and down the main streets of Downtown Vancouver or visit Granville Island and be amazed at the diversity of shopping.

Cuisine is Calling : On the waterfront or in the downtown core there are a wide selection of dining establishments to pick from. There are elegant and high end restaurants... and there are fast and easy. What ever your appetite Vancouver can serve your needs.

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11 Top Things To Do - Salt Spring

11 Top Things To Do on Salt Spring Island,
Gulf Islands, BC, Canada

The Top 11 Things To Do on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, part of the Gulf Island B.C. Region.

Hiking and Walking. One of the better Southern Gulf Islands for walking and hiking. Many of the hiking trails explore coastlines and some of the trails lead to amazing viewpoints. There are easy to difficult hikes on the island. Some of the highlight hikes include the trails in Mount Maxwell Park and Ruckle Provincial Park.

Ocean Kayaking. Many kayak routes in the region. Salt Spring Island kayaking adventures include exploring islands and islets.Some of the better coves to kayak on Saltspring Island include Booth Bay, Burgoyne Bay, Fulford Harbour and Ganges Harbour. Further out is the newest kayaking route in the Gulf Islands National Marine Park Reserve.

Sailing and Boating. Many islands and islets to explore. There are full service marinas in Ganges and Fulford Harbour.

Market Shopping. The Village of Ganges on Salt Spring Island is the main commercial centre. The village streets are lined with many shops, boutiques, tour companies, restaurants art galleries and stores. Limited parking downtown during the peak months.

Ocean Fishing. The marinas on Salt Spring Island are always busy with fishing boats. Many arrive to fish for Chinook, Pink, Sockeye and Chum Salmon. There are marinas in Ganges and Fulford Harbour. Fishing Charters with guides operate on the island. Must have fishing licence to fish in British Columbia.

Swimming. There are 8 lakes on Salt Spring Island. Many are great swimming holes with picnic sites and parking. Some of the more popular swimming lakes include Stowell Lake, St. Mary Lake or Weston Lake.

Wildlife Viewing: Plenty of opportunity to view wildlife. There are otters, minks, Sea Lions, porpoises and Killer Whales. In the sky are Blue Herons, Sandpipers, Bald Eagles, Oystercatchers and other sea birds.

Beachcombing. There are sandy beaches and rocky headland beaches. Some of the beaches are in parks others are accessed along the coastline of Salt Spring Island. In total there are 27 beach access trails located along the Saltspring Island shoreline.

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8 Top Things To Do - Thetis

8 Top Things To Do on Thetis Island, 
Gulf Islands, BC, Canada

The Top 8 Things To Do on Thetis Island, British Columbia, Canada located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, part of the Gulf Island B.C. Region.

Hiking. There are unmarked and marked recreation trails on the island. Most are easy grade and easily accessible. There are no official parks on the island, but there are many access trails leading to the shoreline. Best view hikes on west side of island.

Bird Watching. From almost any point on the coastline of Thetis Island one can enjoy birdwatching. Observe Oyster Catchers, Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, ravens, sea gulls and many other marine birds.

Ocean Kayaking. Thetis Island is a launching point for many kayak adventures. The best spot to launch your kayak is from Preedy Harbour on the south end of Thetis. Ocean kayaking adventures from Thetis Island explore the many private coves, bays, islets and islands in the area.

Ocean Fishing. Salmon and Halibut fishing is popular in the region. There is a marina on Thetis Island with moorage.

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10 Top Things To Do - Malcolm

10 Top Things To Do on Malcolm Island, 
Gulf Islands, BC, Canada

The Top 10 Things To Do on Malcolm Island, British Columbia, Canada located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, part of the Gulf Island B.C. Region.

Ocean Kayaking: Kayaking in the region is endless so come and explore the Burdwood Group of Islands and the Broughton Archipelago.

Hiking and Walking: There are some smaller hikes on the island. Explore the Mateoja Trail and the Beautiful Bay Trail, or take in the miles and miles of pebbled beaches.

Whale Watching: Killer Whales, (Orcas) can be seen from Bere Point. Many Orcas visit Bere Point as it is a popular rubbing rock.

Beachcombing: Plenty of opportunity to roam the beaches on Sointula. There is one section of beach which stretches for 10 kilometres.

Biking: Paved roads and some gravel roads lead you into the backwoods of Sointula. Take the ferry with your bike and continue the journey on another island.

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9 Top Things To Do - Abbotsford

9 Top Things To Do in Abbotsford, BC, Canada
on the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

 

The Top 9 Things To Do in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada part of the Lower Mainland, B.C. Region.

 

Fun at a Farm : Plan a day on a self guided farm tour and visit a corn maze , berry festival, petting zoo, pony rides, farm market or a u-pick operation. Many farms to visit a pick berries and apples. 

Follow Historic Footsteps : Visit a museum or check out the historic neighbourhoods, downtown and villages like Clayburn Village or visit the Mennonite community and historic sites like the Trethewey House. 

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14 Things To Do - Burnaby

14 Things To Do in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Greater Vancouver Region.

 
The Top 14 Top Things To Do in Burnaby, BC in the British Columbia Lower Mainland.

 

 
Go Boating: Plan for a walk on an easy going trail exploring one of the green space parks in the community or... load up your day pack and plan for an adventure hiking a wilderness trail into the forests and mountains in the Burnaby region 

Go for a Paddle: Nearby mountain, wetlands and parks provide viewpoints, lookout towers, sightseeing benches and platforms ideal for sightseeing nature or... walk the streets and visit art and culture destinations.

Birding is Big: Visit any one of the forested parks, lakes or wetlands in the Burnaby region and view waterfowl, song birds, predator birds, deer, beaver and maybe a bear... you never know. 

History is Calling: Burnaby enjoys live theatre. Why not plan for a day or night of entertainment courtesy of some of the local talent. Looking for family fun... take the gang to a movie and dig into a bucket of popcorn.


Visit with the Arts: Hit the waterways in Burnaby. There are lakes to paddle in the parks and there are rivers and ocean to explore on the coastline. Some parks have canoe and kayak rentals. 

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13 Top Things To Do - Chilliwack

13 Top Things To Do in Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Greater Vancouver Area of British Columbia.

The Top 13 Things To Do in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada part of the Lower Mainland, B.C. Region.

Hook a Fish : Try your luck at sturgeon fishing on the Fraser River or trout fishing in Chilliwack Lake, Alouette Lake or Cultus Lake when visiting in Chilliwack, BC. Bring your gear and boat or sign up with a fishing charter and guide for your fishing adventure. 

Book an Attraction : Get out and spend the day visiting one of the local attractions like a popular garden park, art gallery, museum, farm market, river boat ride, golf course, etc.

Hire a Guide : Why do all the work of planning and organizing when you can sign up a guide and go fishing for sturgeon, salmon or trout... or sign up for a tour and go river rafting, hiking or horseback riding, etc. 

Picnic in a Park : Pack a lunch, load up the family and venture out to one of the nearby nature day use picnic sites in the region. There are picnic sites located near waterfalls, rivers, forests and mountains. 

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12 Top Things To Do - Coquitlam

12 Top Things To Do in Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Greater Vancouver Area of British Columbia.

The Top 12 Things To Do in Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada part of the Lower Mainland, B.C. Region.

Go Boating: Seek out the boat launch accessing Pitt Lake and Widgeon Slough and take the boat out for a sightseeing cruise, fishing trip or wilderness camping expedition. 

Go for a Paddle: For the adventurous put-in at Pitt Lake and paddle to a wilderness campsite or launch on one of the local lakes in one of the community parks for a casual paddle.  

Birding is Big: Being that the community is on the confluence of two rivers and located just south of lakes, wetlands and parks you can easily see why there are plenty of opportunities for bird sightings.  

Pack a Picnic: There are many smaller parks and wilderness parks in and near the community. Some have developed picnic day use areas and others basic wilderness grass lawns.

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14 Top Things To Do - Delta

14 Top Things To Do in Ladner, Delta and Tsawwassen, Greater Vancouver British Columbia.

The Top 14 Things To Do in Ladner, Delta and Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada part of the Lower Mainland, B.C. Region.

Tours and Guides : Let someone else supply the equipment, transportation, entertainment and do all the talking. Sign up for one of the local tours with interpretive guides in the community of Ladner. They are experienced and knowledgeable and now the region.

Visit an Attraction : Got some time to visit an attraction? There are some adult and children attractions in the region like a go karts, waterslides, museum, golf courses, casino, live theatre, movie theatres, art gallery, historic sites and so much more. [

Birding in Nature : There are parks and trails in the Delta, Tsawwassen, Ladner region protecting wetlands, intertidal marshes, bogs, river estuaries, mud flats, sandy spits and river deltas which attract all kinds of birds like waterfowl, predator birds, marine birds and song birds to the area. There are over 260+ bird species sighted in the Delta, Tsawwassen, Ladner region.

Hiking Trails and Tales : There are hiking trails throughout Delta, Tsawwassen, Ladner exploring urban forests, ocean coastline, wetlands, bogs, marshes, sandy spits, mud flats, dykes, river estuaries and sandy beaches which lead to lookout towers, viewpoints, playgrounds, nature houses and day use picnic sites. Most are level and suitable for all ages.

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Things To Do in Harrison Hot Springs BC

Things To Do in Harrison Hot Springs BC

Harrison River Valley, Agassiz, Kent, Harrison Mills

14 Things To Do in Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada

There are many things to do in Harrison Hot Springs BC area including the communities if Agassiz, Kent and Harrison Mills. 


Hot for Springs : Pack a bathing suite and book some time in one of the hot springs in the region. There are wilderness hot springs and there are developed, commercial hot springs. You decide.

Hook a Fish : Try your luck at sturgeon fishing on the Fraser River or trout fishing in Harrison Lake, Alouette Lake or Cultus Lake when visiting in Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Bring your gear and boat or sign up with a fishing charter and guide for your fishing adventure.

Book an Attraction : Head out on the town and visit an attraction like the hot springs, boat cruises, golf courses, museums, Tugboat Junction Adventure Park, water slides and more.

Boots on the Ground : Bring your hiking boots and set out on an adventure exploring the backcountry trails near Harrison Hot Springs. Or plan for an overnight adventure and bring your backpacking camping gear along and seek out one of the backcountry wilderness campsites.

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12 Top Things To Do - Hope

12 Top Things To Do in Hope, BC, Canada 
Fraser Valley Area of British Columbia.

The Top 12 Things To Do in Hope, British Columbia, Canada part of the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley B.C. Region.

Explore a Lake: There are some pretty nice lakes in the region - some easily accessed, some take effort - find a lake to your liking and enjoy a day of swimming, canoeing, fishing, boating, water skiing, picnicking, sunbathing or wind surfing.

Climb a Mountain: Since Hope is at the base of mountains there are plenty of recreation trails, old logging roads and mountain climbing routes to explore. Some are short leading to viewpoints while others are long leading to high elevation mountain peaks.

Visit an Attraction : Hop in the car and visit one of the local attractions in the region like Hell's Gate, Hope Slide, Alexandra Bridge, the H Tree or the local museum. 

Historic Memories : Make some plans to visit the history in Hope like the local museum, art galleries, the Cariboo Road, Fort Hope Cairn, Othello Tunnels, Alexandria Bridge or the First Nation petroglyphs hidden on the canyon walls of the Fraser and Coquihalla Rivers.

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Things to do in Sault Ste Marie

Things to do in Sault Ste Marie

Here is a Sault Ste. Marie Things To Do List 

for some of the more popular summer and winter adventures and activities enjoyed while visiting and exploring, in and around, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada and the surrounding communities of Echo Bay, Hilton Beach, Searchmont, Batchawana Bay, Bruce Mines, Thessalon, Heyden, Havilland, Harmony, Richard's Landing, Mississagi Valley and Blind River.

Visit an Attraction : In Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario families can plan a visit to a wildlife zoo, forestry research centre, dam, zip line, special event, museum, concert, rodeo or festival. Adults enjoy a night life at a casino, theatre, orchestra or race track.

Discover History : There is a bush plane museum and historic sites like the Frontier Village, the Sault Ste. Marie Canal Historic Site, the Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site and the Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site.

Paddle : Paddle canoes and kayaks on the waterways of Sault Ste. Marie like St. Mary's River, Lake Superior and Lake Heron visiting islands like St. Joseph Island. Paddle, camp and portage remote lakes and rivers in the backcountry.

Rod & Reel :Fish for lake trout and trophy size coho and pink salmon in Lake Superior, St. Mary's River and Lake Heron's North Channel. Or fly into a remote fishing lodge or outpost in the backcountry. Tours, fishing charters and guides located throughout the region. (list of tours & guides )

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Top 10 Things To Do

10 Top Things To Do on Cortes Island
Discovery Islands, Gulf Islands, BC, Canada

The Top 10 Things To Do on Cortes Island, British Columbia, Canada located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in the Discovery Island, Central Gulf Island B.C. Region.

Boating & Sailing. The Cortes Island region which includes the Discovery islands and Desolation Sound marine routes is a very popular boating and sailing destination. The island includes marinas with services and is a major launching point for many exploring Toba Inlet.


Ocean Kayaking. The shoreline of Cortes Island is decorated with many bays and coves to explore on day kayak trips like Squirrel Cove, Gorge Harbour, Cortes Bay and Von Donop Inlet. For overnight long-haul kayaking adventures with wilderness camping the Desolation Sound route is very popular.

Beachcombing. Cortes Island enjoys many beaches. There are pebbled and sandy beaches on the island. One of the more popular and largest sandy beaches on Cortes Island is located in the Smelt Bay Provincial Park.

Art Tours. Cortes Island BC is the home to many artistic people that enjoy the tranquility and creative atmosphere island life provides. There are painters, drum makers, musicians, potters and carvers. Many artists operate art galleries and studios displaying their art.

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