Monthly Archives: June 2009
Wake On
Whether it’s wake to wake or wipe out, wakeboarding is good times. The emerald lakes of Whistler are perfect for cooling off on a hot day. While you can swim, fish and canoe on Nita, Alpha, Lost and Alta Lakes, Green Lake is the only one on which boats are permitted. Since this is the town where every other board sport is well represented, it’s no surprise that you can also wakeboard. Ironically, glacier-fed Green Lake is also the coldest of the bunch, so you’ll want to wear a dry suit.
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Do you…Scuba?
A patch of white Plumose Anemone reminds me of cauliflowers as I glide through the frigid Pacific shores of Whytecliff Park in West Vancouver, BC. Next, we pass a Sunflower Star, the fastest moving starfish in the world. A few lingcod are chilling out on a rock, while a strange looking white lined Dirona sea slug sways in the current. This 3D ocean world full of alien marine creatures unfolds all around me as I take on my first cold water dive ever. Continue reading
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A weekend in Tuff: the staycation expands
Tofino, or “Tuff” as the locals call it, is the perfect place to hang for a long weekend. Whether your a surfer or not, you’ll enjoy its vast expanse beaches, laid back vibe and fresh ocean air. And ohhhh man, especially the fresh crab. Continue reading
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