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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve has camping at Green Point Campground in the Long Beach Unit located between the villages of Ucluelet and Tofino. Green Point Campground fills up during the peak season, so be sure to make reservations if you’re using the drive-in sites. There are also walk-in sites available with flush toilets and … Continue reading
Tour Stanley Park
A visit to Stanley Park is essential during your stay in Vancouver. Although there are attractions in Stanley Park that will cost you money (restaurants, the Vancouver Aquarium), a budget traveller can easily have an enjoyable afternoon without spending a penny. Pack a lunch and start off walking or biking on the pathway from Coal … Continue reading
Dine Out Vancouver Festival
While you could spend a lot at the Dine Out Vancouver Festival, you could also save some money and enjoy a great three-course prix fixe meal and cheap accommodations. Presented by Tourism Vancouver, the festival features 225 restaurants with prices starting at $18 a meal. In addition participating hotels are offering packages starting at $78 … Continue reading
Skating at Robson Square
Ski outdoors at Robson Square. It’s free! No skates, no problem. Rentals are $4 for skates; $2 for helmets and ice cleats. The rink is open from Dec. 1 to Feb. 29
Vancouver Lookout
Arriving in a metropolitan city can be overwhelming. For a bird’s eye view, make the Vancouver Lookout one of your first stops. You’ll get a sense of where you are in relation to the mountains, the sea, the downtown core and the distant suburbs. After your visit, you’ll be able to orient yourself, just … Continue reading
Visit Robson Street
Robson Street is the place to be on a Saturday afternoon. Chain stores mingle with boutique clothing stores. Food options range from affordable to fine dining. Grab a coffee and kick back on a patio and just people watch if you don’t want to be tempted by the shops. For more information, visit http://robsonstreet.ca/
BC Backpackers coming soon
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