Your Weekend Agenda : Vancouver(ish) Adventures

  

As an ode to the Greater Vancouver Area, we turned to Robin (our Director of Marketing & Customer Experience and avid weekend warrior) who shared some of her favourite outdoor adventures just outside of the city. Take a look:   

Little ways out: Pitt Lake / Widgeon Falls

    Whether you're visiting from afar or call Vancouver your home, a quick escape from the city is always refreshing. One of Robin’s quick adventure go-to's: Pitt Lake and Widgeon. Head towards Pitt Meadows, towards Pitt Lake and spend a day canoeing, swimming, or hiking.

    robin-duer-widgeon-adventureRobin enjoys a dip in Widgeon Falls

    Camp under the stars: Porteau Cove

      Summer adventures wouldn’t be complete without at least one camping trip. For those who want to mildly rough it, Robin recommends Porteau Cove park and campground. Nestled between Lion’s Bay and Squamish, Porteau Cove features beachside campsites and all the beauty that B.C. is known for.

      DUER Porteau Cove Weekend AdventureRobin's morning view at Porteau Cove 

      A classic for a reason: Joffre Lake

      Looking for that picture perfect backdrop for your hike? Robin suggests heading to Joffre Lake. This well-known destination is a heavenly mix of blue skies and turquoise waters. Word to the wise: it’s a little bit of a hike (get what we did there?) It takes 3+ hours to get there from Van.

      Joffre Lake British Columbia Weekend Adventures, Camping, Hiking, Swimming, Weekend Adventure Robin captured the breathtaking beauty of Joffre Lake 

      Head North to Norvan Falls!

      One of Robin’s favourite adventure companions is her dog, Lucy. If you’re looking for a dog-friendly hike within the city, Robin favours Norvan Fall in North Vancouver. It’s a slow, long hike but has everything from woody trails to picturesque picnic spots.

      Norvan Falls British Columbia Weekend AdventuresRobin's trusty companion, Lucy, takes in the trails heading towards Norvan Falls

      Bonus: Snow camping at Elfin Lakes

      The camping season can seem short if you’re avoiding snow, but we’re here to challenge that assumption! With the right gear, you can camp on the snow from May through October. The hardiest of souls will even try it right through the winter. Robin suggests starting with snow camping at Elfin Lakes. Grab your snowshoes and embrace the adventure!

      Elfin Lake-British Columbia Weekend Adventure Hiking the snowy peaks at Elfin Lakes


      If you’re itching for more B.C. based journeys, check out the rest of Robin’s blog, 
      Rock and Crush. And don’t forget the perfect travel companion: a pair of DUERs.