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Our family loves Ambleside Beach.  We live in the Blueridge neighborhood in North Vancouver but often drive the 15 to 20 minutes to get to Ambleside. It’s the largest public beach on the North Shore (North and West Vancouver). It’s more than just a beach though. It’s a place your entire family can enjoy all …

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This article is NOT about Garibaldi Provincial Park. Instead, this article is about Garibaldi playground park in east North Vancouver (just off Seymour Parkway where it intersects with Apex Street). I’ve been taking my kids to Garibaldi playground park for years.  It’s a great playground for younger kids. My oldest (10 years old) has outgrown …

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I live in the Blueridge neighborhood in North Vancouver. It’s only fitting I publish a post about it since I know it well and think it’s a great place to live.  Here goes… Where is Blueridge Neighborhood? Blueridge Neighborhood is located on the east side of the North Vancouver District.  It’s just east of the …

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Yesterday we spent the afternoon at the Burnaby Village Museum. I’m not a big museum-goer but it was a great time. We went with our two boys and niece (ages 7, 8 and 10). My wife and I loved it. Our kids enjoyed it more.  So yes, it’s a fantastic place to take your kids.  …

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I’ve been to McCartney Creek Park about 200 times.  I actually don’t count. It’s probably more than that. Let’s just say I’ve been there plenty. I live in the neighborhood. I can easily walk to it. It’s one of the best parks in our area of North Vancouver (east of Seymour River), only Cates Park …

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We live 10 minutes from Deep Cove in North Vancouver, BC. We have a boat access vacation cabin that’s a 30-minute boat ride outside of Deep Cove. Hence, we know Deep Cove inside and out having been there at least 100 times. Where is Deep Cove? It’s located in the most easterly part of North …

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If you’ve been considering a move or visit to Durango, Colorado, we found a few other charming towns across the country that might just tickle your fancy. Durango, Colorado Durango’s residents may claim that the higher living expenses are pardoned by the city’s scenic surroundings and the wide range of exciting things to do there. …

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Eureka Springs, Arkansas Talk about history, and this town of 2300 residents has it all! Formerly known as the Magic City, the breathtaking Victorian town is also a tourist resort, famous for its beautiful manors and five-mile-long meandering streets. The dramatic forests and hills in the vicinity make the area a motorcycle enthusiast’s paradise. The …

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The eastern gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park is a classic mountain town. Located about 90 minutes northwest of Denver, it sits at an elevation of 7,522 feet (for perspective, Denver is a mile or 5,280 feet above sea level). If you enjoy dramatic mountain views, outdoor recreation, free-range wildlife, and sun-filled days, …

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Eureka, California Perhaps Eureka, CA drew your interest as a reasonably priced place to live on the coast. You love the beach, the Victorian architecture, and the northern California climate. Who wouldn’t adore temperatures that ranged between the mid-40s and mid-70s year around? You might have concerns about the crime rate though. In the US, …

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Towns Like Evergreen, Colorado Sitting at an elevation of 7,220 feet (2,200 m) in the Rocky Mountains, the town of Evergreen lies 19 miles west of Denver, Colorado. Although the Evergreen Metropolitan District provides services, Evergreen is considered an unincorporated town that falls under the jurisdiction of Jefferson County, Colorado, U.S. In case you are wondering, the town was …

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Welcome to Flagstaff, an outdoor lover’s picturesque mountain town in north-central Arizona. Flagstaff is located in the middle of the world’s largest contiguous pine forest of ponderosas – the Coconino National Forest. The city offers all-year living, with lifestyles from rugged to laid-back.  Flagstaff sits at the foothills of the San Francisco Peaks – sacred …

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