Tag: British Columbia

Get Outside! Mount Wells

One of the best wildflower hikes in the Capital Regional District on Vancouver Island, Mount Wells also grants some of the area’s best views. But don't be fooled by this hike's short distance: you'll climb 864 feet (264 metres) in less than a mile.

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Looking to safe consumption to save lives

Facing a crisis of drug overdose fatalities, Seattle is considering opening a safe consumption site. In Cascadia, Vancouver led the way 15 years ago and now allows safe injection sites across the city. Though controversial, the sites have a proven track record of reducing overdose deaths.

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Get Outside! Cheam Lake Wetlands

Once a mining area, Cheam Lake Wetlands in British Columbia's Fraser River valley offers pleasant, easy hikes during all seasons. Within view of 2,100-meter Mount Cheam, the trails here wind through conifer forests, past vibrant wetland ecosystems, and offer great opportunities for bird-watching.

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