On the hunt for something a little different, and because of Instagram ads that read my mind, I came across Pender Island. It's one of the Southern Gulf Islands, and only a stone's throw away from Vancouver by ferry. The island itself actually comprises of two islands joined by a bridge, North and South Pender, …
Amble around Ambleside Park
If you're looking for something different, because you've exhausted English Bay Beach or Sunset Beach, this is the spot for you! Ambleside Park is relatively close to Downtown Vancouver, has lovely sandy beaches, and even has a designated swimming area in the summer months. It also doesn't get the crowds that can been seen at …
Let’s go to Lighthouse Park
If you're looking for a morning or afternoon activity, relatively close to Downtown Vancouver, Lighthouse Park should be on your list. As a designated historical site, it's very popular with tourists, but the trails and views throughout make for an enjoyable wander. The park itself is on the land and unceded territories of the Sḵwxwú7mesh …
Journey to Jug Island Beach
There are some spectacular hiking trails in BC that can only be reached by car, so whenever I find a good one I can get to via transit, it's a win. This year, I was lucky enough to come across a relatively close trail within my hiking ability: the Jug Island Beach trail. It's located …
Hurry on Down to Richmond Country Farms
One thing I knew I wanted to experience when I moved to North America was a pumpkin patch! Although pumpkin patches are becoming more popular back in Ireland, I only ever bought a pumpkin from the local grocery store growing up. So for this week's post I'll be telling you all about a local gem: …
Seeing the Sights from the Sky(dive)
For my 27th birthday I decided to do something a little different. Skydiving! It was always on my bucket list, so in 2019 I began to do my research. There are a few places to skydive near Vancouver but I chose Skydive Vancouver Island because, unlike the options in Whistler and Abbotsford, they offered a …
Set Sail to Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island is a charming, out of the way gem in British Columbia. It is one of the Gulf Islands, and is Coast Salish Territory. The WSÁNEĆ (Saanich), Hul'qumi'num (Cowichan Tribes), and Stz'uminus (Chemainus) First Nations called Salt Spring Island home for centuries, and many still do to this day. I was very fortunate …
Travelling to Tigh-Na-Mara
Tigh-Na-Mara is a wonderful seaside resort found on Vancouver Island. It is on the traditional land of the Coast Salish and the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw (Laich-kwil-tach) people, most notably the territories of the Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose First Nation) and the Qualicum First Nation. Today, I’ll walk you through the steps to get to Parksville, where the resort is …
The Village of Harrison Hot Springs
The village of Harrison Hot Springs is nestled in the Fraser Valley in British Columbia. It is situated on the Sts’ailes people’s land, and is one of a number of communities spanning across the traditional territories of the Stó:lō people. Today, I’ll take you through the steps I took to travel to the beautiful village …
Cailín in Canada 