Rory Court

Cape Byron is Australia's most easterly point and next to one of Australia's most vibrant surf towns, Byron Bay.  This adventure is a no brainer if you are are in Byron Bay.  Try to go there during sunset or sunrise for the ultimate views, I'd recommend checking it out during sunrise as it gets really crowded for sunset.To get there, follow Lawson St. which is one of the main streets in Byron B...

Whatcom Falls is easily accessible within Whatcom Falls Park. It is less than a 2 minute walk from the parking lot to the bridge overlooking Whatcom Falls. This is a nice place to checkout with good company if you don't have a lot of time to enjoy the fresh air.

This adventure is a 50km backcountry hiking and camping trip and should not be attempted without prior backcountry experience.  It is recommended you attempt this trail in a group.  Below is a detailed description of how to get to the trail and your options for huts while on the trail:The Sunshine Coast can only be accessed by ferry despite actually being a part of BC's mainland.  In fact, you ...

Located about 20 minutes outside of Shelton, Washington on US Forest Service Road NF-2340.  To get there, head North on Highway 101 and exit onto W Skokomish Valley Rd. about 12 miles (or 20 minutes) after passing Shelton.   W Skokomish Valley Road will take you through a beautiful area of farmland, beware, the road may be flooded at times. It was for us.  After about 10 minutes of driving on ...

Located between Bundaberg and Gladstone on Queensland's Coast, Agnes Water is one of the best spots to learn how to surf but also a great spot for people of higher surfing skill levels to check out as well!  The drive to Agnes Water is a scenic one, winding through a lot of farmland and a view of some of the region's mountains in the distance.The town itself is pretty small but everyone you mee...

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge spans Lynn Canyon and is located near the popular Lynn Headwaters Park.  To get there, exit the Trans Canada Highway onto Lynn Valley Road.  Shortly after passing through the centre of the Lynn Valley community, turn right onto Peters Rd.  This road will turn into "Park Rd." and parking will appear almost immediately.  The actual bridge is very close to the parking...

Located just East of Kenora, ON, Eagle-Dogtooth Provincial Park contains several peaceful lakes the makes the perfect setting to get away from society.  If approaching from the West on the Trans Canada Highway, take the exit right for Highway 71 to Fort Frances after passing Kenora.  If coming from the East, exit left onto the same highway before you get to Kenora, if you have reached the 17A b...

Located just off the Coquihalla Hwy about 30km east of Hope, BC is Ladner Creek.  Use the Portia Exit #202 if you are coming from the West to do a u-turn just after crossing over the creek.Coming back from the East, you want to pull off the highway immediately before crossing the bridge.  After exiting the highway onto the gravel road, park near the highway as the trailhead starts almost immedi...

Alice Lake Provincial Park is located just North of Squamish.  To get here, exit right off Highway 99 when coming from the South onto Alice Lake Rd.  The campground is located under 5 minutes up the road and is first come first serve during low season.  From late Spring to Early fall, make sure you have a reservation as it can be quite busy.  All of the sites have a picnic table and fire pit.  ...

Birds Hill is the quiet short getaway for Winnipegers.  A great place to make a short visit for fitness and leisure activities.  There are plenty of paths available throughout the park for cycling, walking, rollerblading or whatever other activity you have in mind.There are several nature trails available throughout the park.  The North Drive offers more parking and trails immediately, however,...

Located slightly over an hour from Winnipeg, the Pinawa Suspension Bridge is a nice secluded spot to check out, especially if you are into photography.  If you are an early bird, you'll want to take in sunrise at the bridge, there is almost a guarantee that no one will be around and the entrance to the bridge comes from the West facing East, so you'll have a nice view of the sunrise (pictured a...

Start your trip by renting your canoe at either Green Bay Resort or Caddy Lake Resort, or if you know someone with a cottage on Caddy Lake, rent a canoe on ShareShed or from Winnipeg Canoe Rental and launch from your friend's cottage to save some money.  Once you have launched from your starting point on Caddy Lake, paddle to the North end of the lake, if the weather is good this should take yo...

Located 3+ hours North of Vancouver on Duffey Lake Road (Highway 99), Cottonwood Recreation Site is one of 4 sites managed by the BC Forest Service.  Duffey Lake Road is an extension of Highway 99 and connects Pemberton to Lillooet.If you plan on hiking or backcountry camping at Joffre Lakes, you should probably extend your trip and continue North to check out all the views Duffey Lake Road has...

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is located roughly three hours from Vancouver north of Whistler and Pemberton on Highway 99 (Sea-to-Sky Highway).  The drive itself up to the trailhead is very scenic and worth it in itself.  Once you get to the parking lot, park your car anywhere in the lot and consider leaving a note with your trip plans in case (hopefully not) something were to happen to you and ...