Pitt Meadows Dyke
Photograph by Cathy Hyska
If you’re not going away for spring break, that’s okay – we’re not either. If you’re not planning to spend all your time at the library (what?!?), why not get outside and enjoy some “Vitamin N” ?
In The Nature Principle : Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age (BF 343.5 N37 C67 2012) author Richard Louv advocates spending time in nature to boost mental, physical and spiritual health and help develop an increased sense of connection and community. As far as nature goes, the Lower Mainland has it all – mountains, beaches, greenspace – so make the most of it, and let these books guide your adventures…
Easy cycling around Vancouver: fun day trips for all ages
GV 1046 C32 V35 2011
45 bike routes from 10 to 45 km suitable for novice riders, families or those who want a lazy day
52 best day trips from Vancouver
FC 3845 L69 C495 2011
the best views, best biking, best beaches and best family outings with maps, photos and drive times
Shoreline Trail
Photograph by Cathy Hyska
Great walks of Vancouver: Metro Vancouver plus Squamish to Whistler
GV 199.44 C22 V343 2010
…get your hiking boots on…
Parks and nature places around Vancouver
QH 106.2 B8 P8 2009
a guide book that covers the North Shore, Point Roberts and Fort Langley and many places in between – for those who want to explore salmon streams, mountain trails, forest hikes, urban gardens and sandy beaches
Chuck Davis history of Metropolitan Vancouver
FC 3847.3 D38 2011 and
Where rails meet rivers : the story of Port Coquitlam (also by Chuck Davis)
FC 3949 P58 D38 2000
for local history buffs
Granville Island
Photograph by Cathy Hyska
Vancouver matters
NA 747 V3 V36 2008
an examination of local architecture with an eye to change
British Columbia nature guide
QH 106.2 B7 M31 2010
identify 406 species of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, trees and shrubs – get to know your nature neighbours.