Thursday, December 20, 2018

Colwood Corners by Onni in Victoria

Colwood Corners by Onni Group is a new 5 storey condo development located in Victoria, BC. This project will offer 284 units. Upon completion, Colwood Corners has the potential to provide 125,000 square feet of retail as well as multi-family residential.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Cedar Walk by Polygon

Cedar Walk by Polygon Homes is a new high rise condominium and townhouse development on the UBC Campus on the West Side of Vancouver near Point Grey. This project is the first high-rise on a new 21-acre masterplanned community, “Lelem”. Cedar Walk will feature 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and townhomes, bringing contemporary living to the lush nature that surrounds UBC. Nearby amenities includes walking trails, a retail plaza, highly-ranked elementary and high schools, along with being located on the world-class University of British Columbia Campus.

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399 East 1st Ave by Onni Group

399 East 1st Avenue is a new two tower condominium development by Onni Group of Companies, located in the Olympic Village neighbourhood of Vancouver. The 7 and 15-storey high towers will feature 220 units ranging from one to three bedrooms.

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Monday, December 10, 2018

Precidia in Burquitlam

Precidia by Ledingham McAllister is a new luxurious 29-storey residential tower coming to the transit-oriented neighbourhood of Burquitlam in the Tricities region. This project will feature 175 market condominiums and 75 rental apartments, ranging from one to three bedroom units. Precidia will have 13,000 sqft of amenity space, with market condo features including yoga and fitness studios, multi-purpose rooms, lounge and games rooms. This project is steps to parks, Burquitlam station, Lougheed Town Centre Mall, and a short drive to Simon Fraser University.

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Duet in Burquitlam

Duet by Adera is a new boutique development in the Tricities region of Burquitlam, featuring three stacked townhouse buildings. The 60 townhouses, ranging from studios to mostly 2-bedrooms brings West Coast style to West Coquitlam. With 3,383 sqft of indoor and outdoor amenity space, including a fitness centre and yoga studio. Duet features landscaped courtyards and paths, children’s play areas, large ground-oriented patios and generous rooftop decks, and supports communal activities to encourage socializing among residents. Duet is just steps from Lougheed Town Centre shopping, SFU, transit, parks, dining and more. 

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Thursday, December 6, 2018

Georgetown One

Georgetown One by Anthem is the first new tower planned as part of the Surrey City Centre’s 10 acre masterplanned community. The community itself is made up of seven residential towers, townhouses and 100,000 square feet of restaurant, office and retail space. The 30 storey Georgetown One tower includes 351 studios, one and two bedroom homes that are all efficiently designed. Amenities include co-working space, a glass covered outdoor theatre, fire-pit lounge, fully equipped gym and yoga studio, social lounge with wet bar, pool table and table tennis, entertainment kitchen and dining lounge, as well as a guest suite. In addition, Georgetown One is just steps from King George and Surrey Central SkyTrain station, along with the SFU Surrey campus and an abundance of retail amenities.

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Centra Surrey City Centre

Centra Surrey City Centre by Everest Group is a new 24 floor highrise project that that brings urban conveniences to low density residential living in the Fraser Valley. The 167 unit building is perfect for families, in the fastest growing and largest school district in BC. The homes are designed spaciously with modern inspired interiors, featuring contemporary fully equipped kitchens, 8’8” ceilings, wide-plank laminate flooring and expansive windows. Centra also features over 16,000 sqft of indoor and outdoor amenities including a fitness centre, clubroom, co-work stations and yoga rooms, along with 24 hour concierge service. Just steps from Surrey City Centre, the cities transit and entertainment hub, has nearby amenities that include grocery shopping, retail, restaurants, parks and transit.

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LIFT Langley

LIFT by Leone Homes is a new luxury townhouse development in the heart of the Fraser Valley region of Langley. These 41 three and four bedroom townhomes feature an ultra-modern design, with spacious and functional open floor plans, 10ft high main floor ceilings and LED lighting throughout. These smart homes are sustainability focused, with energy star appliances, electric car charging and efficient heating. All townhouses feature a beautiful rooftop deck with panoramic 360 degree views with up to 600 sqft of entertainment space, along with patios off of each kitchen. LIFT is just steps to major commuter and transit routes, shopping, restaurants, parks and walking trails.

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Hadleigh on the Park in Coquitlam

Hadleigh on the Park by Polygon is a new luxurious boutique townhouse development in the Tri-cities region of Coquitlam in Burke Mountain. The 88 four bedroom Tudor-inspired homes are designed with families in mind, located in a quiet park-side neighbourhood, minutes from the Coquitlam Town Centre. The residences, designed spaciously include a chef’s dream kitchen, multiple spa-spa-inspired ensuites, walk-in closets and an insulated double car garage have all the luxuries of a single family home, without the maintenance. Just steps from schools, parks, and amenities including a grass sports field, hiking trails, hockey and basketball courts, Hadleigh is a dream location for families.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

The Week in Review 288

“Not all is what it seems/ calm sleeps and cowbells”

Helsport Lofoten Superlite Camp 3 somewhere in the Spanish Pyrenees

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Outdoor News

News about the #HiFAdventCalendar.

DJI launched the 116 g light OSMO Pocket Gimbal*, a tiny gimbal that shots 4K Video and takes panorama photos and more! If you ever have thought to shot videos on your trips but hated shaky footage but didn’t want a heavy camera + gimbal - this is it!

ULA Equipment* has a great looking new website - and you get a free cap on any order!

On the Pitztal Glacier in Austria the Mountain Railway Company illegally destroyed a whole mountain ridge - boycott this area! [German]

Also otherwise nature is in peril in Austria, as untouched valleys like the Malfontal are in peril of getting massive lifts built into them. [German]

Feeling depressed and lonely? Limit your Social Media use to 30 Minutes a day or less. Also, go out into nature more.

I love how these Pipeline Vandals are taking Climate Activism into their own hands.

And because Patagonia got a Taxcut they didn’t want, they’re donating 10 Million Dollars to grassroots organizations. A good use of Tax money - lets see if Exxon and Apple will follow suit.

On this map you can find out to an extent about the snow situation in Finland.

The New Yorker had a great, lengthy article on How extreme weather is shrinking the planet.

My Father’s SOS from the Middle of the Pacific.

In August I wrote about Plastic-wrapped Outdoor Gear, and now there is this: Here’s how brands like REI, Petzl, and The North Face are tackling the complex issues of product packaging.

The On The Trail with Boots McFarland* book is now available.

Alpinetrek.co.uk* has a big sale on waterproof jackets - perfect for the slush, snow and rain!

Check out the RaidLight Trailrunning Gift Guide*.

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Snow! Skiing! And winning an outfit from Haglöfs for it!

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If you like ORTOVOX and their skiing garments, then this photography competition is something for you.

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How about going climbing with Michi Wohlleben on the Jubiläumsgrat? Enter here for a chance on a great mountaineering adventure.

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And if winter hiking, relaxing and having a good time is more your cup of 🍵 enter this competition.

Trip Reports

Iñaki writes about his Via Alpina 1 hike.

Okutama Mukashi Michi Hike.

The Sol Duc River Trail in the Olympic National Park looks amazing!

Bikepacking in Bolivia: Copacabana – Desaguadero.

Interested in the Yosemite High Route? Here are Andrew’s Thru- and Section-Hike Itineraries.

You’re more a PCT-kinda-human? Well, read Treksnappy’s Week 19 Update on the trail.

Who goes there? Mapping ‘Extreem Wildernes’.

24 hours of Fall.

A Loop Hike in Bryce Canyon National Park.

Watch From The Doorstep.

The Berner Haute Route Ski Tour.

If all November holiday’s would look like Stephen’s in Sneem I think November would be a lot more popular.

Also Peter’s November Kayaking Trip didn’t look too bad.

The Day I sent Indian Face.

Jackie explored the Swiss Alps by Bike.

Peter had splendid weather on his Kentmere Horseshoe hike.

Liz’s worst day of her life: Finding 145 stranded whales in New Zealand.

Gear Reviews

I reviewed the Osprey Exos 48, Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket and wrote about Scaling Gear from 1P to 3P.

Chris Townsend hiked the GR5 earlier in autumn and this is the gear he had along.

Here’s an SRAM Eagle Review for all my bikepacking buddies!

A look at Oveja Negra - Now and Then.

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