So for a few years I lived in Strathcona, a great, funky and artistic neighbourhood on Vancouver’s East Side close to Chinatown. This was a small pocket of a neighbourhood but it practically burst with creative artists of all kinds and mediums. One highlight of living there was being in the heart of the Eastside [...]
That’s the headline from yesterdays Vancouver Sun. And as much as I’d like to keep it a secret it’s no big surprise. The reason? As the article states “The region’s “physical beauty” topped the list, followed by the weather, climate and year-round recreation. But it isn’t scenery alone that makes people smile. Feeling connected and [...]
The North Shore offers tremendous outdoor recreational opportunity which comes with inherent risks. Weather, navigation, wildlife, and mountainous terrain are just some of the factors to consider when heading out in our beautiful collective backyard. This photo shows an August 2010 rescue of a hiker off the North Shore Lions. Even on a beautiful summer [...]
Too Soon To Think About This? Nope. The rain is falling and the temperature’s dropping. You know what that means? Pretty much the best time of year to think about, and plan for, upcoming outdoor activities as far as I’m concerned. Think I’m crazy? Think again. Don’t get me wrong. I love summer. Love it. [...]
New to the Shore? Or just want to learn more? I can help… The North Shore of Vancouver is made up of the District of West Vancouver, the District of North Vancouver and the city of North Vancouver and there’s a wealth of information for each district through their individual recreation commissions: all the pools, [...]
“I have learned to use the word impossible with the greatest caution”- Wernher von Braun Everyone deserves access to the outdoors. These guys make it possible Let’s talk about Interfit- because they rock! Interfit is the Integrated Fitness Society that improves the lives of the disabled on the North Shore. They are a registered charity and [...]