Stewart Buchanan of the Canada Buying Guide has been a resident of Vancouver for a number of years now. Today he answers a reader question about activities that be enjoyed in Canada long after the snow has melted.
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“My wife and I are making the move to Canada at the end of the year and are incredibly excited! We are an active couple and like to spend our weekends outdoors enjoying some fun activity or other. Now we know that snow sports are hugely popular but please can you tell me the types of things that we can enjoy as we move into the warmer months?”
Thank you for your email and congratulations on your imminent move to Canada – you’re making the right choice let me tell you! Now, although Canada is famous for skiing and snowboarding – there are a whole host of spring and summer activities that can be enjoyed both on and off the mountain.
You say you like to be outdoors? Well, hiking is a hugely popular activity over here and there are over 3,800km of trails for you to discover. As well as offering an active challenge, hiking is a great way to explore the stunning natural landscapes of your new country.
If you consider hiking to be a little bit tame, maybe you would care to try your hand at a spot of rock climbing. When all of the snow is gone, you will find a number of great climbing sites and some fantastic shops stocking all of the gear and offering all of the training that you need.
Golf is another hugely popular pastime and is enjoyed pretty much all year round in some parts of Canada. You will find some of the world’s finest golf courses designed by the best and most experienced golfing ‘architects’ and you can guarantee that the scenery surrounding the courses will be a wonder to behold.
Fishing and hunting are thriving sports over here. You will need to speak to an expert to make sure that you have all of the required permits and licences and that you are fully clued up on what the government allows you to hunt and catch.
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