Yearly Archives: 2013

Photo Essay: Canyon Lights at the Capilano Suspension Bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge presents the annual Canyon Lights festivities from November 30 until January, 2013 and I must say, the show is beyond spectacular. Not only you will have a chance to find yourself in a fairy tale thanks to thousands of twinkling lights but also you can return to your childhood and make a wish under the world’s tallest (46.4 m) living Christmas tree!

Vancouver Weekends: Capilano Suspension Bridge

Vancouver residents are really lucky to have some great recreational spots just around the corner! For example, there’s Cypress Hill towering above the city (which is one of BC’s many superb ski resorts), the “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster” steep trail at Grouse Mountain (which can put your fitness to the test) and there are a lot of beautiful natural parks and nature reserves within reach for some serious weekend hiking. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is named after the simple suspension bridge hanging over the Capilano River in the District of North Vancouver.

The Most Beautiful Beaches Near Vancouver: Get Inspired For Locations

There are so many beaches in and around Vancouver that you can visit whenever you feel like taking a short break and watching the waves gently roll. Beaches are a very popular topic in photography — with their dramatic skies during sunset, fleeting moments before a storm hits the shores, and experimenting with exposure while taking a photo of a bridge. You name it. We bring you the very best Vancouver locations to take your camera and tripod to get some beautiful shots! And the best thing is, most of these beaches are just minutes away from downtown.

Retiring? Should You Rent or Buy?

People approaching retirement who plan to move to a new home have to make a difficult decision — should they rent or buy? Many Canadian retirees are accustomed to owning a home and consider it the only solution. A 2012 study conducted by BMO informed that more than half of Canadian homeowners expect they’ll have a mortgage in retirement.

South Cambie: The Smallest of Vancouver’s Neighbourhoods

One of Vancouver’s smallest neighbourhoods, South Cambie is a small strip of land that is wedged between two completely different areas of the city – you have the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park with the best views of the city on one side and the upscale and high-priced Shaughnessy on the other. The neighbourhood is bounded by Oak and Cambie streets, and West 16th and 41st Avenues.