outdoors
A map of Indigenous history, scenic surroundings, and unmatched eateries
March 12, 2025The 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 Park) and Swaywi (Ambleside Park), located along…
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The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia hosts webinar on mindful outdoor use
October 6, 2022The 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 of an increased “surge in…
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Dangerous Heights: We need to respect local mountains
September 8, 2022For 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 to eight hours. What sounds…
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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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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
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For promotional inquiries: [email protected]