Lower Mainland Outside!

Continuing our quest for the ultimate locations to get outside we will expand our search beyond the downtown Vancouver area. The entire Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley hold great options for getting some fresh air and enjoying some beautiful scenery. Here are my top five picks for places to enjoy beyond the downtown area.


1) Othello Tunnels

Our first choice is the furthest from the downtown core, nestled all the way out near Hope, BC this gorgeous system of old railway tunnels is the perfect place to explore and get some fresh air. Unpredictable for weather though it would be good to be prepared with a light rain jacket. It is perfect place to walk your dog and just enjoy!

2) Burnaby Mountain

Next up something a little more close to home - Burnaby Mountain is an escape while still in the city. With many great trails like the velodrome (pictured above), it offers something for everyone. Want to take your significant other on a romantic date? Horizon's is a beautiful venue for just the occasion. Offering breathtaking views it will not disappoint, so make sure you bring along your camera!

3) Buntzen Lake

Buntzen Lake offers a variety of activities during the summer time. Great hikes travel around and near the lake with varying degrees of difficult. Good shoes and a water bottle advised. Otherwise put on your suit and relax on the beach before taking a swim in the beautiful water. Don't forget your sunscreen though - you don't want to burn!

4) Porteau Cove

Something a little bit different this place is not being recommended for its high level of opportunity for physical activity. Instead enjoy an evening ride out the Sea to Sky highway to this gem of a park at night to star gaze. Bring along your telescope perhaps and see if you can spot a constellation or two. Dress warmly though, even on a warmer summers night the water can give off quite a chill.

5) Delta Watershed

Finally a great spot for the bike enthusiast. Delta watershed is filled with trails that a mountain biker would love - grab your bike and some good friends, these beautiful trails were meant to ride!