Sometimes you just stumble across something awesome… This was one of those moments. While researching better ways to help my youngest son experience the outdoors I came across this organization… AND THEY ARE BASED IN VANCOUVER AND VICTORIA!!! Who are they? They are awesome people! Okay… I’ll be more specific. In their words “…we are…
Author: The Walking Dad
Quarry Rock
In what I believe to be one of the most beautiful little communities in the Lower mainland the Baden Powell trailhead for Quarry Rock is located in Deep Cove, North Vancouver. Quarry Rock is well known around Vancouver and I have to start with a couple of things: This trail is popular (especially for families…
Fruit Puree Ice Cubes
Yes, I know this isn’t what I normally write about and no, I am not a chef; however, here is a little trick I use with the boys to make sure they are drinking their water as we hike. Whether it is hot or cold out it is important to stay hydrated. The boys like…
Rice Lake Loop
30 to 40mins from Vancouver, right at the edge of Lynn Headwaters Regional Park. This 3km loop will take you around Rice Lake. When we went the road and parking lot were closed so we had to park at the end of Rice Lake Road right by the “End of the Line General Store” (I’ll…
Stanley Park / Beaver Lake
For my little man’s birthday I had promised to buy him some hiking boots. YES!!! that is what he asked for HIKING BOOTS!!! When we found some they were at Sportchek/Atmosphere on sale for $49. They were waterproof, light and most importantly comfortable. When we got back to the van he asked “Can we go…
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