BC Parks has a new initiative where you can ‘make your mark’ through sponsorship. For $3,000 you can sponsor your own park bench (complete with commemorative plaque), or for a mere $42,000 you can sponsor a composting toilette. [A]s part of British Columbia’s 150th celebration, you can play a part in strengthening the enduring connection […]
Featured Dive Site: Porteau Cove
Porteau Cove is a Provincial Marine Park, and a terrific scuba diving spot. This diver’s ‘playground’ is a favorite of many locals. Its easy beach access, man made reefs, and wall dive make it an ideal dive spot for divers of all levels. In 1981 Porteau Cove was established as BC’s first underwater park. The […]
Rock & Ice’s Top Ten N.A. Climbing Cities
Rock & Ice Magazine has recently released their list of the top ten climbing cities in North America. Vancouver comes in a respectable 8th place, and is only Canadian city on the list. 1. Chattanooga, Tennessee 2. Boise, Idaho 3. Ogden, Utah 4. South Lake Tahoe, California 5. Leavenworth, Washington 6. New Paltz, New York […]
Kayak Lessons and Rentals with Rocky Point Kayak
Rocky Point Kayak offers rentals and lessons out of Port Moody. They have 4 levels of certification: Intro, Capsize Recovery, Edging & Bracing, and Rolling.
Featured Club: Wanderung
Wanderung is a great website for people who are looking to get outdoors and meet some new people. Through an extensive mailing list (1,300 people in the Vancouver area), subscribers can send “Call-outs” for outdoor excursions, and organize trips.
Featured Kayak Route: Indian Arm
The ultimate sea kayaking route in the Vancouver area, whether you’re daytripping, or overnighting, is the 30km fjord of Indian Arm. There is plenty to explore in the Indian arm, great cultural history, a few camp grounds, and best of all its only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver.
