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Adventure Without the Crowds: Why Spring is the Best Time to Explore Ucluelet, BC
Don’t stay home in the city—escape to the coast. Ucluelet is waiting for you.
Izzy Cheung
4th year undergraduate student in SFU's School of Communication and lover of adventures. Captures, writes and enjoys the fun experiences shown on Explore's social media accounts as an Editorial Intern. Also writes for SFU's independent student-run newspaper, The Peak. Occasional black-coffee drinker.
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Using the “walking trail” and “hiking trail” tags on stock photos, Explore Worldwide determined the top 10 most photographed trails in the world as well as the top three in Canada. Here are the results of their study.
Adventure, British Columbia, Travel
Testing the Tides in Tofino
Tofino is home to a multitude of beaches, trails and exciting outdoor adventures that are unique to this beautiful island in BC. Whether you’re camping, staying at a resort or visiting for work (guilty as charged), you’re bound to experience some of the beauty that Tofino has to offer.
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Adventure, British Columbia, Travel
Adventure Town Series: Coquitlam, BC
No more than an hour-long transit ride away from the hustle-and-bustle of downtown Vancouver and a 37-kilometre drive away from the peacefulness of Golden Ears Provincial Park, Coquitlam is the town to visit if you’re looking for the perfect mix of busy city and outdoor adventure.
Adventure, British Columbia, Travel
How My Family Made Me Love Adventure
Writing this may be partially an excuse to share the photos I’ve taken on all of these trips (I’m that person who takes five photos of the same thing), but it’s also allowed me to reflect on some of the adventures that my family has taken.
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Many know of The Lions near West Vancouver or the Stawamus Chief near Squamish, but there are plenty of other places to hike outside of the general Vancouver area. Here are some of our picks for hikes near Maple Ridge and Mission.
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Adventure, British Columbia, Travel
What Makes Paddling in BC So Unique
Summer weather is in full swing, which means it’s time to arm yourself with paddles and set off on an adventure on the waterways. From whitewater rafting to kayak fishing, here are some of the things that make paddling in BC such a unique experience.
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It’s camping season! And we have the best gear featuring science and technology to beat the summer heat. Plus, we delve into a guide on keeping our furry adventure buddies cool, explore Canada’s historical hiking trails, give an ode to summer camps, solo hike a 164-kilometre trail in England and paddle the Miramichi River in New Brunswick… All this and so much more—in the issue marking our 45th anniversary!