Spring Break: Weekend getaways

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British Columbia is a vast beautiful province with unlimited road trip possibilities. Head north to the mountains, ferry west to the Island or east to the dry interior.

After two springs of staying in your “designated health region”, all these serene options can make it overwhelming to narrow in on one plan for your spring break. And with gas prices at record-breaking highs in BC, you can probably only afford one trip over your break.

Here are weekend trip ideas for spring break 2022:

Harrison Hot Springs

Only a 1.5-hour drive from Metro Vancouver, Harrison Hot Springs is the perfect getaway for a weekend of relaxation. Surrounded by lush forests and mountains, the natural mineral hot springs provide the perfect reset.

Bowen Island

Located in Howe Sound, less than a 20-minute ferry from the picturesque Horseshoe Bay, Bowen Island is the perfect escape from city life. Sandy beaches, lakeside hikes, and a small downtown strip, with local boutiques and cafes (Snug Cove)

Leavenworth’s Bavarian-style village

Across the border, east of Seattle, WA, is an Alpine German-themed town modelled after Bavarian settlements, with stereotypical buildings, food, and names. The Washingon village becomes quite the spectacle during Oktoberfest, but the novelty of Leavenworth is year long.

Point Roberts

For a closer American novelty town, the basically Canadian, Point Roberts, WA is only a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. On the tip of the Tsawwassen peninsula, Point Roberts offers an easy way to breathe American air, without the hassle of Peach Arch.

Fill up your gas tank, grab some cheap groceries, and make a day of it.

There’s no shortage of weekend getaways for Vancouverites. Whether you’re seeking a rugged adventure or looking to unwind at a relaxing resort, pack a weekend bag and book some time off this spring break and enjoy our beautiful province. You deserve it!

 

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