It’s that time of the year again when sunny days and warm weather are becoming more frequent, which means saying goodbye to driving around with our windows rolled up and the heater turned on!
Whether you are an avid lover of all things automotive, or someone who views cars simply as a means of travel, we can all agree that driving is so much more enjoyable when it’s a beautiful, sunny day.
Just take a moment to picture this: a scenic winding road, the cool summer breeze in your hair, your favourite song playing on the stereo, and a certain special someone riding shotgun. Who wouldn’t enjoy something as simple and beautiful as that?
One of the great things about living in coastal British Columbia is the fact that there is no shortage of scenic roads for those who are willing to explore. With so many coastal roads, park passes, mountain climbs and back roads, there is a little something for everyone, whether you only have a few hours free, or an entire day.
We’ve compiled a collection of nice routes that will allow you plenty of time to stop and admire anything that may catch your eye along the way!
Nestled within the historic town of Cloverdale (which was also used as a popular filming location for the TV Show “Smallville”), The Holiday Inn & Suites provides a central location from which to explore Surrey, and Metro Vancouver. If you’re stopping by the Cloverdale Rodeo this coming May Long Weekend (May 18-21) and want to get some rest after a long day of spur-stomping excitement, the hotel is conveniently located just 1 mile from the Fairgrounds!
Watching an artist at work in a blown glass studio is something magical. The Loafing Shed Glass Studio in Port Kells, Surrey is a unique stop on any visiting or local tourist’s agenda. You’re treated to mind-blowing works of art that are more than ordinary vases, bowls and platters and globes; these are unique artworks revered by collectors, fellow artists and even an American president or two.
This weekend, visitors can be treated to the studio’s annual Spring Show and Sale (11:00AM-4:00PM), with glassblowing demonstrations several times a day (11:00AM, 12:30PM, & 2:00PM) on April 14 and 15.
Ever wondered what life was like for the early settlers of BC’s Lower Mainland back around 1900? The past comes alive at the popular and Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, where period-costumed guides and a picturesque farmhouse area around the Nicomekl River bring you back to the Victorian era, circa-1894.
Just imagine stepping out on the verandah of an elegant Victorian farmhouse. There’s pie in the oven, tended by a lady who looks like she stepped out of an Anne of Green Gables novel. Wandering over to the pole barn, you look over farm implements and try to guess what they were used for before the age of tractors and mechanized combines.
Close to there, you come upon the old Hadden crab boat, where you start learning about the story of oyster farming and crab fishing along the Nicomekl River and Crescent Beach. Filled with nostalgia and feeling revived by the fresh air, you come upon heritage gardens filled with Scarlet Runner beans, heritage roses, snapdragons, calendulas and sunflowers – in the midst of dozens of varieties of heritage apple, plum and pear trees. (more…)
This guest post was contributed by Jennifer Robbins of Not Quite South Surrey
NotQuiteSouthSurrey.com is a hyperlocal neighbourhood blog dedicated to the quickly growing Sullivan/Panorama area. Sullivan has a rich history, evidenced by the original Sullivan Hall on 152nd just south of 64th. This heritage building, built in 1928, is still an active community hall, hosting events from weddings to salsa dance nights and everything in between!
Photo Credit: Not Quite South Surrey
The area is now densely populated with young families, and we truly rarely have to leave our neighbourhood! First of all, we have the amazing Tong Louie YMCA facility. Top of the line equipment, roof-top track, group fitness, friendly staff and a pool – everything you need in a community centre. One of the best features of the YMCA is the quality of their child-minding. They have a wonderful, caring staff so you can go for a workout and never worry about your kids. The YMCA also offer daycare, family nights and all kinds community events. (more…)
