I must say, fall in Vancouver is one of the nicest times of the year, until the rainfall starts and doesn’t end; check out these fun things to do on a nice fall day. Until the end of October, it can be super clear out to enjoy many outdoor activities. I’ll throw in a few indoor activities in case we have a rainy day here or there.
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-Lower Mainland-
Redwood Park: South Surrey. This park in Surrey is over 5km of old-growth trees and picnic shelters; the main attraction to this park is the “fairy house Forrest,” where you can find over 60 little fairy houses scattered on the Forest floor, on the branches and fallen logs. There’s also a large treehouse and an adventure park for kids. I’ve walked through here a ton when I was a kid, and it’s a great activity to do on the weekend; you can also stop by downtown White Rock on your way.
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The Reach Gallery Museum– Downtown Abbotsford. The Reach Gallery in the heart of Downtown Abby is one of a kind; from beautifully curated pieces from local artists in bc, it’s a cool experience. There’s also a ton of cute little coffee shops and locally owned boutiques in that area. The city of Abbotsford has stepped up their game with tons of cute brunch spots and great boutiques, definitely worth the drive out.
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Scarecrow Stroll – Arts Nursery, Surrey. Arts Nursery in Surrey is usually a popular outdoor nursery where you can find all your gardening and landscape needs. But now, it has turned into a spooky, (socially distanced) stroll through their gardens. It started on Sept. 19 and ends on Halloween! You can also make a scarecrow at home by donation for $14! The scarecrow stroll is a great free activity if you want to take your kids or nieces and nephews!
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Historic Fort Langley– This is a great spot to go on the weekend; known for their tiny boutiques and great food options, Fort Langley is the cutest place to be in the fall. Check out the Fort to Fort trail for a bike ride or hike, or you can go to the historic fort museum, where you can see how Fur Traders lived and check out the various activities designed for Kids to be immersed in Canadian History. This time of the year will have many activities curated for the fall too!
photo creds- Tourism Langley
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Whytecliff Park– West Vancouver, Horseshoe Bay. This park is a great way to spend a clear evening in Vancouver, drive over to the park and climb the enormous rock that looks at the ocean. It’s great for a first date, picnic, or to watch the sunset; This is something you want to do soon before the weather makes it harder to do so.
photo creds- Whytecliffpark.com
Oktoberfest @ Brewhall – BREWHALL, 97 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver. This German tradition makes its way to Vancouver this fall, with beer and German pretzels, in a socially distanced manner, what’s not to like! Oktoberfest isn’t a free attraction, but I thought I would add it in for fun, because who doesn’t like beer with the company of friends!
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Deep Cove– North Vancouver. Spend the morning in Deep Cove, & don’t forget to grab a doughnut at Honeys! Deep Cove is known for Quarry Rock, which has a viewpoint overlooking the whole marina. A pro tip for deep cove, make sure you get there on the earlier side if you’re going on a weekend, there’s little to no parking available after 11 on a clear day. It’s rather quiet for the weekdays, so if you can get out for a few hours, I would go then.
photo creds- Deep Cove Kayak
Art Since 1970– Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby. Check out some great local artwork for free! This gallery exhibition ends on Oct. 3, so check it out while you still can! I’m a sucker for nice art, so I might have to go check it out for myself. As it says online, “What started a coalition of arts organizations has now become what we know as the Burnaby Arts Council (BAC). Since 1970, the BAC has sketched out the foundations of a presence for the arts in the city and filled it with colourful visual, literary, musical, and performing arts. As we look into the past, we will see a culmination of the efforts that brought us to where we are today.”
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