Here are my Top 5 Summer outdoor activities to do within Vancouver. Don’t waste a sunny day and go out and see what BC has to offer. We are very fortunate to live in such a beautiful place so let’s make the most of it.
- Go on a hike!
Check out https://www.vancouvertrails.com/ for the perfect hiking trail for you. You can search by location, difficulty, distance and time. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate hiker, you can find all the information on this site! I’ve gathered a few hiking trails below that I personally have been on and love:
Easy hikes:
Buntzen Lake https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/buntzen-lake/
Lighthouse Park https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/lighthouse-park/
Intermediate hikes:
Eagle Bluffs https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/eagle-bluffs/
Stawamus Chief https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/stawamus-chief/
2. Have a picnic!
Either have a simple picnic or go all out with the decor, its really up to you!
3. Twilight Drive In Theatre
Drive out to Langley and watch a movie outdoors! How romantic is it to watch a movie under the stars and its pet friendly too!
Check out their website for movie show times http://twilightdrivein.net/
4. Sunflower Festival
Spend some time to walk thru a field of sunflowers and take some super cute photos! The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival just started on July 26th and the Richmond Sunflower Festival starts on July 29th. Go on their website for more information and buy your tickets in advance!
https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/
https://www.richmondsunflowerfest.com/
5. Go to a local Winery!
A few wineries that I would recommend checking out:
Glass house Estate Winery https://www.glasshouseestatewinery.com/
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery https://township7.com/
Ripples Winery https://rippleswinery.com/
Lulu Island Winery https://luluislandwinery.com/
BONUS. Check out a local brewery!
A few dog friendly breweries:
Parkside Brewery https://www.theparksidebrewery.com/
Field house brewing https://fieldhousebrewing.com/crafting-good-beer-good-times-in-east-abby-bc/
