Venture through
November
The fall weather and colourful trees can make November feel like a temperamental yet beautiful month, but it can be a stressful season for students. Exams are coming up, deadlines are due, and team projects need to be presented. But do not fret! The city has a lot of exciting, outdoor activities that you and your teammates can partake to de-stress from all things academic and get physically active.
Climbing the Crag We are blessed to live in beautiful British Columbia, filled with picturesque landscapes and majestic views of the mountains. There is an abundance of outdoor happenings that revolves around our rich terrain! Squamish is just north of Vancouver along the Sea to Sky highway. It’s a short yet scenic drive from Vancouver, and there is an assortment of activities that take place each season. Rock climbing is one of the most popular activities Squamish
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is known for, as most crags are just a ten-minute drive from the town’s downtown core. There are several rock climbing tours and courses. For some group bonding, bring your team with you before your school presentation! There are several locations in Squamish such as Shannon Falls, Murrin Provincial Park and the Stawamus Chief.
Hunting for Hidden Treasures Though not as common as other physical activities, geocaching is a great way to get your body moving while exploring the city at the same time! Geocaching is an outdoor activity where participants go on a treasure hunt for hide and seek containers using their mobile GPS. You download the Geocaching app, put in your location, and the app will show you endless possibilities for hidden geocaches around the city. At the Richmond Nature Park, they host the Richmond Geo Tour where you can participate in finding 50 hidden geocaches! It’s a satisfying way to walk around the park finding mystery treasures while enjoying nature.
Foraging in the Wild
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Fall is the best season to pick mushrooms in British Columbia. Not only can you increase your steps, but you can come home and cook a fresh mushroom risotto using what you harvested! Vancouver Island is one of the best locations in BC for mushroom foraging. Oysters, porcinis, winter chanterelles... these are just some of the options that you can hunt for! Keep in mind that not
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