TIME magazine recently included Vancouver on its list of World’s Greatest Places 2023. The list of 50 countries, regions, cities and towns featured places chosen by the magazine’s international network of correspondents and contributors, focussing on destinations that offer new and exciting experiences for visitors.
Squamish – An Outdoor Enthusiast’s Paradise
For thousands of years before European settlement, the Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh in the local tongue) people considered the head of Howe Sound a special place. After immigrants settled the area in the late 1800s, it became the hub of activity because of its abundant natural resources; more recently, lovers of mountain biking, climbing, hiking, wind sports, and other outdoor pursuits descended on Squamish to pursue the
The Summer Side of Whistler
Summertime in Whistler serves up an embarrassment of riches: endless exciting activities; an abundance of freshly picked, locally grown fruit and vegetables; multiple freshwater lakes ideal for dock diving, swimming and paddling; alpine hikes amongst wildflowers and wildlife. But can you really have too much of a good thi