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Grouse Mountain is an area in North Vancouver with lots of activities!
Grouse Mountain is an area in North Vancouver with lots of activities!
The start of the Grouse Grind: a 2-mile trail with 2,800 ft elevation gain.
The start of the Grouse Grind: a 2-mile trail with 2,800 ft elevation gain.
There are 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 markers to let you know how far along you are!
There are 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 markers to let you know how far along you are!
Stairs on stairs on stairs!
Stairs on stairs on stairs!
Some areas of the hike are so steep they don't allow people to hike down this trail.
Some areas of the hike are so steep they don't allow people to hike down this trail.
When you see the chalet, you know you've hit the top!
When you see the chalet, you know you've hit the top!
Grouse Mountain Chalet
Grouse Mountain Chalet
We found a winter wonderland at the top of Grouse Mountain!
We found a winter wonderland at the top of Grouse Mountain!
Luckily, we saw the Vancouver skyline in gingerbread house form...
Luckily, we saw the Vancouver skyline in gingerbread house form...
...because we weren't able to see it on the gondola ride down.
...because we weren't able to see it on the gondola ride down.
Great views from our Airbnb on a Native American reservation in North Vancouver.
Great views from our Airbnb on a Native American reservation in North Vancouver.
Six Acres in Gastown
Six Acres in Gastown
Brassneck Brewery
Brassneck Brewery
Vancouver at night
Vancouver at night
Vancouver Christmas Market
Vancouver Christmas Market
Shopping on Robson Street
Shopping on Robson Street
Daisy Sandwiches & Such
Daisy Sandwiches & Such
The Seawall surrounding Stanley Park!
The Seawall surrounding Stanley Park!
Great downtown views from the Seawall!
Great downtown views from the Seawall!
One of the several beaches in Stanley Park
One of the several beaches in Stanley Park
Granville Island: an arts district filled with shops, theatres, restaurants, and bars!
Granville Island: an arts district filled with shops, theatres, restaurants, and bars!
Granville Island Brewing
Granville Island Brewing
Granville Island Public Market
Granville Island Public Market
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Hanging out on this 459 ft suspension bridge over the Capilano River!
Hanging out on this 459 ft suspension bridge over the Capilano River!
Adam discovered he has the wing span of an eagle!
Adam discovered he has the wing span of an eagle!
Checking out the tree fort passageways!
Checking out the tree fort passageways!
The Cliff Walk!
The Cliff Walk!
Our favorite area of Capilano
Our favorite area of Capilano
Four Winds Brewing
Four Winds Brewing
Four Winds flight
Four Winds flight
Tomahawk: a family-run breakfast place that was on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
Tomahawk: a family-run breakfast place that was on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
Whatcom Fish Hatchery in Bellingham, WA
Whatcom Fish Hatchery in Bellingham, WA
Whatcom Creek Loop Trail
Whatcom Creek Loop Trail
Boundry Bay Brewery and Bistro
Boundry Bay Brewery and Bistro
Boundary Bay Flight
Boundary Bay Flight
Aslan Brewing Company
Aslan Brewing Company
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Victoria

Blackball Ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria
Blackball Ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria
Arriving in Victoria Harbor
Arriving in Victoria Harbor
CVS bus tour on the way to Butchart Gardens
CVS bus tour on the way to Butchart Gardens
The replacement gardens at Butchart
The replacement gardens at Butchart
Perfect day to explore the gardens!
Perfect day to explore the gardens!
Hanging Garden
Hanging Garden
Sunken Garden
Sunken Garden
Layered Garden
Layered Garden
Glass-like reflection!
Glass-like reflection!
The Victoria crew!
The Victoria crew!
Such vibrant flowers!
Such vibrant flowers!
Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden
Adam was skeptical at first, but soon fell in love with the gardens!
Adam was skeptical at first, but soon fell in love with the gardens!
The Butchart mansion
The Butchart mansion
Italian Garden
Italian Garden
The Empress: Victoria's grandest hotel!
The Empress: Victoria's grandest hotel!
A well-decorated city!
A well-decorated city!
The narrowest road in Canada!
The narrowest road in Canada!
Phillips Brewing Company: formerly a car dealership
Phillips Brewing Company: formerly a car dealership
Inside of Phillips Brewing & Malting Company
Inside of Phillips Brewing & Malting Company
They give you a personalized menu with your flight.
They give you a personalized menu with your flight.
Driftwood Brewery
Driftwood Brewery
Inside of Driftwood. Definitely, a small cabin vibe, but good beer for a good price!
Inside of Driftwood. Definitely, a small cabin vibe, but good beer for a good price!
A local recommended this place to us as having the best poutine!
A local recommended this place to us as having the best poutine!
We had to get some poutine while in Canada!
We had to get some poutine while in Canada!
Axe & Grind
Axe & Grind
Axe throwing is harder than it looks!
Axe throwing is harder than it looks!
But it's definitely a blast!
But it's definitely a blast!
Trying to be hardcore
Trying to be hardcore
Everything is extra pretty at night in Victoria!
Everything is extra pretty at night in Victoria!
Irish Times: a great Irish Pub for dinner, drinks, and live Irish tunes!
Irish Times: a great Irish Pub for dinner, drinks, and live Irish tunes!
Barden & Banker: a classy spot for drinks, live music, and dancing!
Barden & Banker: a classy spot for drinks, live music, and dancing!
"Come See Victoria" History & Architecture walking tour by Dave Mason.
"Come See Victoria" History & Architecture walking tour by Dave Mason.
We learned about indigenous history.
We learned about indigenous history.
We walked by the beautiful Parliament building (it was quite busy on Victoria Marathon Day).
We walked by the beautiful Parliament building (it was quite busy on Victoria Marathon Day).
We walked down several streets with fun and interesting architecture and colors!
We walked down several streets with fun and interesting architecture and colors!
We learned about these cheater floors to avoid taxes.
We learned about these cheater floors to avoid taxes.
We explored Chinatown and this school they use to teach Chinese languages now.
We explored Chinatown and this school they use to teach Chinese languages now.
Rogers' Chocolates: where our walking tour ended!
Rogers' Chocolates: where our walking tour ended!
Pendray Inn and Tea House
Pendray Inn and Tea House
Beautiful teapots filled with delicious tea!
Beautiful teapots filled with delicious tea!
3 tiers of tasty treats included in our traditional afternoon tea!
3 tiers of tasty treats included in our traditional afternoon tea!
A great way to end our time in the charming city of Victoria!
A great way to end our time in the charming city of Victoria!
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Whistler

Glacier Lodge in Upper Village
Glacier Lodge in Upper Village
A glimpse of Blackcomb Mountain runs from Upper Village
A glimpse of Blackcomb Mountain runs from Upper Village
Whistler Village Centre
Whistler Village Centre
Our Thanksgiving meal in sandwich form!
Our Thanksgiving meal in sandwich form!
Blackcomb Excalibur Gondola from the Village Centre
Blackcomb Excalibur Gondola from the Village Centre
Heading up Blackcomb Mountain on opening day!!
Heading up Blackcomb Mountain on opening day!!
A glimpse of the beautiful mountains surrounding this area!
A glimpse of the beautiful mountains surrounding this area!
Enjoying the fresh snow!
Enjoying the fresh snow!
Instead of carving turkey on Thanksgiving this year, we carved some powder!
Instead of carving turkey on Thanksgiving this year, we carved some powder!
Peak 2 Peak Gondola stats!
Peak 2 Peak Gondola stats!
Unfortunately, the clouds were too thick to see the base of the canyon.
Unfortunately, the clouds were too thick to see the base of the canyon.
We got lucky it snowed nine inches the night before opening day!
We got lucky it snowed nine inches the night before opening day!
At the Whistler main chalet
At the Whistler main chalet
An inukshuk: a stone landmark used by Inuit people to help with navigation that has recently become an unofficial symbol of Canada.
An inukshuk: a stone landmark used by Inuit people to help with navigation that has recently become an unofficial symbol of Canada.
Beacon Pub & Eatery in the Whistler Village Centre
Beacon Pub & Eatery in the Whistler Village Centre
The Olympic Plaza in the Village North
The Olympic Plaza in the Village North
Brewhouse at Whistler in the Village North
Brewhouse at Whistler in the Village North
Avalanche Pizza in the Village Centre
Avalanche Pizza in the Village Centre
Cows Ice Cream in Village North
Cows Ice Cream in Village North
Upper Village lit up at night!
Upper Village lit up at night!
The inside of Hot Buns Bakery.
The inside of Hot Buns Bakery.
Some of the very tasty dishes Hot Buns offers!
Some of the very tasty dishes Hot Buns offers!
Hot Buns Bakery in The Village Centre
Hot Buns Bakery in The Village Centre
Lost Lake Cross Country ski trails that double as nice hiking trails when there isn't any snow yet.
Lost Lake Cross Country ski trails that double as nice hiking trails when there isn't any snow yet.
Lost Lake
Lost Lake
The ski jumps used during the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
The ski jumps used during the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
Whistler Olympic Park
Whistler Olympic Park
Brandywine Falls
Brandywine Falls
A view from the Brandywine Falls Trail.
A view from the Brandywine Falls Trail.
Quick pull-off stop to enjoy the views of Howe Sound and the mountains from the Sea to Sky Highway.
Quick pull-off stop to enjoy the views of Howe Sound and the mountains from the Sea to Sky Highway.
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