Treat Yourself With Travel
Vancouver is a beautiful city, but no matter how much you love your home base, sometimes a vacation from the daily grind is just what the doctor ordered. Luckily for Vancouverites, there are plenty of worthwhile destinations within a quick drive. Here’s a rundown on three of our favourite late- summer getaways, perfect for banishing the workday blues. Granville Island Once the beating heart of Vancouver’s manufacturing industry, Granville Island has gotten a major glow-up in recent years. It has become a chic weekend destination better known for its food scene and Zero Waste Island initiative than its history. As TheCrazyTourist.com put it, the island (which is really more of a peninsula) is an ideal place to “shop for organic produce, sip on premium teas, sample fine chocolates, listen to buskers, and watch sleek yachts sidle on up to the dock.” With live flamenco, stand- up comedy, and even whale watching on offer, it’s a lovely spot to spend the summer. Whistler Self-proclaimed “Canada’s favourite year-round destination,” Whistler isn’t exactly a local secret. Still, the mountain-ringed ski
town is well worth the trip in the warmer months, when visitors can access its zip line courses, top-notch golf scene, breathtaking hikes, and world-famous mountain biking trails. The art museums, food, and shopping are also highly rated, and the way you get there is just as special as the destination. Visiting requires a 2 1/2-hour drive down Canada’s iconic Sea-to-Sky Highway, which includes stunning ocean views. For the full experience, stop to ride the Sea-to-Sky Gondola and adventure down the 100-metre- long Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, which rewards the brave with breathtaking Squamish vistas.
The Sunshine Coast Just a 40-minute ferry ride away from Vancouver proper, The Sunshine Coast is equally suited to daytrips and long getaways, and in contrast to Whistler, it’s considered one of Canada’s best- kept secrets. “The roads are as lackadaisical as the wonderfully quirky people,” TheCrazyTourist.com said of the community. Those looking for a truly laid-back vacation will appreciate this area’s funky cafes, craft breweries, and miles of secluded hiking trails along the water. For an extra dose of relaxation, rent a cabin and bring a book; your sanity will thank you later.
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2 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes; cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 small cucumber; peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 red bell pepper; cored, seeded, and sliced into ribbons
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1/4 cup basil leaves 1 clove garlic, peeled
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 small Vidalia onion, peeled and cubed
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1. Place a blender and medium mixing bowl on your workstation. 2. Divide the tomato chunks, cucumber pieces, and bell pepper slices evenly between blender and bowl. Place entire onion in blender. 3. Add basil, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to blender. Blend on low, gradually raising speed to high until smooth, about 2 minutes. 4. Add blender contents to bowl and mix until just broken up, about 10–20 seconds. 5. Let mixture sit in fridge for a minimum of 2 hours. Transfer to bowls and serve.
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