In West Vancouver, nature truly is your backyard. Start your day with a hearty weekend brunch at the Beach House Restaurant on the water at the foot of Dundarave Pier, a bright heritage space featuring a local seafood-forward menu.

Prepare yourself for rejuvenation in the rain, after fuelling up, it's time to hit Lighthouse Park, where you can forest bathe among the Western Red Cedar and Douglas Firs trees while meandering through this beautiful park located on the shore of West Vancouver.

You don’t need to escape the city to bust out the binoculars. Only a 30 minute drive to downtown Vancouver from Lighthouse Park, at 1,000 acres, Stanley Park is one of the best and most central locations for urban bird watching in any season. Take one of the many trails through the park and make your way to Beaver Lake to find a massive hidden bird bath made entirely by nature. Dry off the forest dew and settle in for a warm cup of tea or a refreshing glass of wine at the Teahouse on your way to the seawall.

From the Teahouse, amble along the seawall past Siwash Rock and over to Prospect Point Lookout, a magnificent view in any weather that has attracted admirers for over 100 years.