20+ fun, low-waste and eco-friendly things to do in Vancouver this summer
As summer approaches, we're all looking for ways to make the most of the warm weather and long-awaited sunshine... so what to do? Of course, there are hundreds of incredibly fun things to do in Vancouver, but if you're looking to have fun and be conscious about your activities, thinking of things to do can be a little challenging. So, to help you make the most of the summer, I came up with 23 fun sustainable things to do in Vancouver that are low-waste, support local shops and get you and your friends out into nature. Make sure to share this and inspire your friends, or leave a comment about your favourite fun, eco-friendly things to do in Vancouver during summer.
Have a photo hunt with friends downtown or in a location you find interesting. Examples: find a pink wall, three Car-to-Gos parked in a row, a crow with something in it's beak.
Attend a local food truck fair, like the one held at the Lonsdale Shipyards Night Market every Friday from 5-10.
Go for a hike in a location you haven't tried before.
Go vintage shopping.
Check out an outdoor movie screening.
Attend a live music night at a local bar.
Try a craft brewer while you're at said local bar.
Invite friends to go on an outdoor adventure, like kayaking or canoeing in Deep Cove, exploring Stanley Park or the Capilano bridge.
Go artisan market browsing.
Buy your groceries from a farmer's market and check out the cool products while there.
Buy some locally grown flowers (maybe from said farmer's market?) or go wildflower hunting. As much as I LOVE flowers, they are often imported from far, far away. So besides being compostable, they aren't actually very eco-friendly.
Plant bee-friendly flowers in your yard or on your deck (landlords permitting). Check out these tips from the Honeybee Conservancy, or grab some Marigold seeds here: Marigold Seeds - Brocade (approx. 300 seeds)
Switch to a BPA-free, reusable water bottle instead of disposable water bottles. And then drink boatloads of water to stay hydrated.
Go garage-sale-ing. This is a fun way to find a treasure or two to give a new home to.
Have a picnic! Try using either reusable plates and cutlery or compostable plates and cutlery.
Try a new local restaurant.
Go to a local coffee shop that carries organic or Fair Trade coffee. Purchase yourself a delicious iced coffee. Proceed to love your life for the next 20 minutes.
Visit the Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge (free), the Capilano Suspension Bridge or the Greenheart Treewalk at UBC.
Host a Fair Trade high tea party for your friends.
Make wind chimes out of thrifted items.
Sell some lightly used clothing or items online or have a small “yard sale” at a local park.
Try having more plant-based meals during the summer. I find it easiest to cut down on meat consumption during the summer because of the heat and because there's always so much yummy fruit available.
Bike Ambleside park or the seawall or one of the other beautiful spots in Vancouver. Don't have a bike? Pick one up at a garage sale or rent one downtown.
I hope this list was helpful for you as you plan ways to have fun in Vancouver this summer in an eco-friendly way! Be sure to share this post if you found it helpful and comment below with your favourite things to do in Vancouver in the summer.
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