Cowichan Bay, British Columbia
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Top Chillin Spots in and near Cowichan Bay
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Port Angeles, Washington
Kayak Lake Crescent
4.0From the Log Cabin Resort located on the east shore of Lake Crescent, rent a kayak and spend the day on the water! My husband and I rented a kayak on our honeymoon for a day and explored half of the lake staying close to the east shore.You can see the bridge for the Spruce Railroad trail on the ...Read more -
Vancouver, British Columbia
Photograph the Lions Gate Bridge
3.7Park at the parking lot at Prospect point in Stanley Park to begin your photography adventure. The first photo opp is from the walkway on the Lions Gate, at about the middle of the bridge and looking to the left towards the Seawall. This is the perfect sunset spot.Once it gets dark, head to the b...Read more -
Surrey, British Columbia
Stroll through Redwood Park in Surrey, BC
3.01.2 miRedwood Park is large beautiful forested park in South Surrey. The park is a legacy of one of Surrey's early pioneer's, David Brown, who in 1893 gave the property to his twin sons, David and Peter. The Brown twins spent much of their life traveling the world collecting the seeds and saplings of e...Read more -
Sequim, Washington
Hike Dungeness Spit
3.511 mi / 130 ft gainPark at a the north side of the Dungeness Spit Recreation Area, in the Refuge parking lot. There is a kiosk at the Refuge where you can pay an entrance fee ($3) and check the Tide Table. Only attempt the hike at low tide or the sand spit becomes narrow and you have to climb over logs.Follow the R...Read more -
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Hike to Cypress Falls in West Vancouver
4.03.1 mi / 400 ft gainDrive the the end of Woodgreen Pl in West Vancouver, and you will pass the tennis courts on your right. You will see a little dirt road that heads up into the woods on your left - drive up this road ~30 feet into the parking lot. From the Parking lot, hike up the trail beside cypress creek (this ...Read more -
Bowen Island, British Columbia
Paddle the Bowen Island Shoreline
Head out to Horseshoe Bay, and catch the ferry out to Bowen Island (Snug Cove). As you get off the ferry you will see a parking lot immediately to your left. If there is no parking there, there is some further up the road just before the local grocery store. Make your way back to the harbor, and ...Read more -
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Explore WhyteCliff Park, West Vancouver
4.4Escape to the vanishing horizon of the Pacific Ocean, where time is measured by the rhythm of waves.Located near West Vancouver's Horseshoe Bay neighbourhood, Whytecliff Park is home to more than 200 marine animal species and is one of the first Marine Protected Areas in Canada. You're almost gua...Read more -
Bowen Island, British Columbia
Relax at Nectar's Yoga Dome
5.0Head over to Bowen Island, via a ferry from the Horseshoe Bay Departure Terminal. A short drive up Miller Road will lead you to Nectar Yoga BnB. They offer two classes a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. The times vary, but are usually around 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM. They are for all sk...Read more -
Ferndale, Washington
Take a Stroll through Hovander Homestead Park
5.01.4 mi / 0 ft gainDriving up to the park entrance: take a right to drive towards the barnyards, playgrounds, covered picnic areas, historic house and community gardens, and access to the Snoqualmie River. Or, drive straight and park outside of the fragrance gardens and historic house/ museum, and take a walk to a...Read more -
Port Angeles, Washington
Camp at Fairholme Campground
3.0The campground is right at the very north end of Lake Crescent. It has bathroom and potable water, and for just $20 a night I think it is well worth it. Each campsite is equipped with a table and firepit (bring firewood). Open between May and October; first come first serve. As for activities, t...Read more -
Errington, British Columbia
Hike to BC's Englishman River Falls
1.9 miSituated amid a quiet forest of both old and new growth Douglas firs, cedar, hemlock, and maple, the Englishman River Falls consist of two waterfalls which cascade into a deep canyon beneath a secluded bridge. Perfect for intermediate hikers, day-trippers, photographers and curious tourists, this...Read more -
Cowichan Valley F, British Columbia
Camp at Nitinat Lake
Nitinat Lake is located about 70 km from Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island. It's about a 2 h drive from Lake Cowichan with 1 h on logging roads. When you get close to Lake Cowichan, the highway splits into two possible routes, one on the south side of the lake, the second on the north side. Since...Read more -
Anacortes, Washington
Hike Sares Head
2.1 mi / 440 ft gainStarting at the parking area, there is a roughly 2 mile hike through the woods. Depending on which route you take, you will suddenly end up at one of many incredible view points looking West at the Olympic Mountains, open ocean, and the San Juan Islands. In some areas you will be about 150 feet a...Read more -
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Swim at the Lynn Canyon Swimming Hole
4.50.6 mi / 50 ft gainFrom the last field at inter city park, continue walking down the road to the Lynn Canyon trail. Follow the trail up the wooden boardwalks and to the first open area on the trail. When you can see the creek to your left, head down to the creek. To get to this particular swimming hole, you will ha...Read more -
Anacortes, Washington
Kayak Camp on Cypress Island
16 miWe set out from the town of Anacortes, WA from Seafarers Memorial Park with a group of 6 people. Two in single kayaks and four in two tandem kayaks. After setting out into the water, keep to the west of Guemes island and follow the shoreline for a shorter trip or follow the east side for a longer...Read more -
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Snowshoe to St. Mark's Summit
1.08 mi / 1500 ft gainIf you are looking for the perfect snowshoe adventure you've found the right place. St. Marks is located on Cypress Mountain. It is more difficult than the nearby Hollyburn, and sometimes inaccessible due to heavy snow. For those two reasons makes it the most secluded hike just minutes from downt...Read more