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If you have no plans for the weekend or just want to get away from busy Vancouver city life, head towards Buntzen Lake. Try hiking Diez Vistas trail which is about 15 km (total route) and provides you an excellent chance for a day trip from Vancouver and neighboring areas.  Diez Vistas is a great year-round trail and easily accessible. It also provides lovely view of Vancouver Island, Deep Cove and North Shore Mountains.

Getting to the trail is easy. See directions below:

Head east through Port Moody/Coquitlam either from Highway 7a (from the Trans Canada) or from the Barnet Highway from Hastings Street and turn left onto Ioco Drive. Follow Ico Drive around the north shore of Burrard Inlet and follow the signs for Anmore and Buntzen Lake. Once at the parking lot, park near the southwest corner. Take the wide graded trail south through the forest. Cross the floating bridge over the south end of Buntzen Lake, and cross the gravel road to start the trail proper.

So, if the weekend looks bright and sunny getaway to Buntzen Lake and enjoy!

This year Pass Creek Fall Fair and Horse Show will be held on Sept 25th and 26th, 2010 at Castlegar, BC. It is one of the most spectacular fairs in Kootenay Rockies region of British Columbia. Some exciting features of the fair include: Family Carnival, Money in the Haystack, Rainbow the Clown and Children’s Bounce tent, Blacksmith demos, Old Fashioned Thrashing demo, Fall Fair Exhibits, BC’s Largest Vendor Village, Educational Displays, Farmer for a Day, Small Farm Animal Displays, Pony Rides and much more. 

 Plan a visit to Pass Creek Fair this fall with your children and experience the country living at its best. The Fair is not only entertaining but also very educational for kids. For more information, visit: Pass Creek Fall Fair