outdoors
A map of Indigenous history, scenic surroundings, and unmatched eateries
March 12, 2025By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor The Lower Mainland’s nature and cultural scenes are some of the best in the world. Not everyone can take a quick bus and be able to enjoy a yummy dosa while listening to the beautiful melody of churning waves. This spring and summer, spend some time outdoors, learn about some of the history behind the best scenic spots, and test out some of so-called Vancouver’s food scene all in one go. City views from Ch’etl’am and Swaywi [caption id="attachment_131034" align="alignnone" width="696"] PHOTO: Mason Mattu / The Peak[/caption] Let’s start at Ch’etl’am (John Lawson…
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The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia hosts webinar on mindful outdoor use
October 6, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Staff Writer The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia hosted a webinar on July 20 on “cultivating responsible recreation practices.” The discussion focused on fostering mindful outdoor practices, and was triggered by the environmental and social impacts…
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Dangerous Heights: We need to respect local mountains
September 8, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor For those living in BC, local mountains may appear accessible enough to negate their risks. Towering peaks over 1,500 meters high are an hour’s drive from most major cities, and can be summitted in three…
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Escape into the woods of Minnekhada Park
January 21, 2022By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer I’ve never hiked and living in BC makes this feel like a waste. I always admired Instagram photos from afar, but was too scared to give it a shot. I worried about all sorts of…
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Policing our outdoor activities so isn’t chill, dude
June 19, 2017I never thought that something as simple as yoga would be banned from public parks. Let me first say that I love Vancouver. I love the blend of city and nature, and the amount of green space in this city…
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