Looking for your happy place? Transform your backyard or patio.

Turn it into the space you never want to leave. Start by taking care of overdue maintenance like removing weeds and trimming overgrown trees and bushes. Plant those roses or rhododendrons you have been wanting. Pick up some decorative pots for plants or herbs to decorate your patio. If you have a hot tub, clean it out and spend time enjoying it. Clean up your barbeque and change your barbeque brush.

Invest in some new furniture like loungers so everyone at home can take a break outside in the backyard or on the patio.

Bring on the outdoor entertainment. Keep your outdoor games handy, like badminton or bocce. For evenings, you might enjoy a propane fire pit for marshmallow roasting. You could even set up a projector TV and screen to enjoy an outdoor movie from your hot tub or new loungers.

Tired of your backyard? Or in need of exercise?

Walking and biking are great ways to explore your neighbourhood and check out the outdoor improvement projects your neighbours have been doing. Discover your local bike routes, seawalls and nature paths. An early morning walk while the neighbourhood is quiet is a great way to start the day.

Get a fresh water fishing licence and try fishing at a local lake. Or if the ocean is closer, get a salt water fishing licence. Take your catch home to cook up on your barbeque and enjoy a tasty meal in your backyard.

Feeling the need for adventure? Find it near home in British Columbia.

There are many beautiful sights in British Columbia that you can discover while you stay close to home. You could plan a day trip to discover places you previously drove past while in a hurry to get somewhere farther.

Consider packing a picnic or ordering lunch-to-go from your favourite local café. Pack your meals and take a short road trip to do some local sight-seeing. Pick a weekday or leave early in the morning to enjoy the sights while they are quiet.

If you enjoy wine, support the industry by picking up some wine from your favourite local winery. Find a winery in the same area that you have never heard of and buy a bottle (or case) of their wine too. Take your bottles home for a comparison tasting in your backyard. If your favourite winery is not open for direct sales this summer, you can still support them by purchasing their products in locals stores or purchasing online with free or discounted shipping.

This summer’s bucket list includes a range of fabulous outdoor attractions:
– Pacific Spirit Regional Park in Vancouver
– Stanley Park in Vancouver
– Shannon Falls in Squamish
– Como Lake Park in Coquitlam
– Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam
– Kettle Valley Trail in Kelowna
– Rail Trail in Vernon
– Wineries in Oliver
– McDonald Creek Provincial Park in Nakusp
– Kootenay Lake
– Hot Springs
– Pacific Rim National Park in Tofino
– Qualicum Beach
– Local beaches
– Farmers markets for fresh local produce

What is your favourite uncrowded outdoor attraction in BC? Please share in a comment below.

Read about B.C.’s best places to explore this summer.

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