How was the weekend?

Summer, sun, beach…that’s pretty much how this weekend looked like☀️. Also we had a little special with two weekend events. Let us give you some insights into our BEACH DAY and the WHALE WATCHING! 🐳🏖

Due to the high temperatures we started the weekend together on Friday at Kitsilano beach. What a nice get-together to meet some new people! 😊 The weather was great, everyone was in a good mood and we’ve been very enthusiastic about playing volleyball; oh well, here we go…😅 I’m not quite sure which team has won or how many points were even made but lets say it like that; at least we all had fun and some good laughs 😉 

After the exhausting volleyball game some of us were brave enough to cool down 🌊… not gonna lie, it was still cold but look at the picture- they definitely enjoyed it. Another hit was our memory game, at some point it was divided into boys vs girls and another round was Aquarius against Virgos (we had some fun discussions bout zodiac signs) 🤪

At the end we just enjoyed the beautiful sunset 🌅 while having a huge college party behind us, so we’ve also been accompanied by good music hahah. Just look at the view, the combination of the sea and the mountains in the background is just stunningggg. Of course everyone was taking pictures (as if we don’t already have enough of them in our camera roll) and just enjoyed the moment together. 😊

Now for the whale watching! Let me tell you: it was sooo much fun! We were picked up by the shuttle from downtown and headed to Steveston Harbour where the boats depart. After a little bit of a hassle we were all set and went on the boat! There was multiple boats, since there were looots of people, so it was easier to spot the whales. The weather was honestly everything we could’ve asked for – blue skies, sunshine, but not too hot! Literally perfect! We actually saw TWO different groups of orcas! The first one had a little baby orca that was only a few months old! 🥺 Did you know that the babies have a more orangey colour instead of white? After the first group of Orcas we saw a bunch of harbour seals and sea lions that were just chilling in the sun! ☀️ And then one of the boats spotted a second group of killer whales super close by, so we went to check it out! We were able to get a lot closer to these guys (but of course always keeping a safe distance), so the pictures and videos turned out awesome!! I definitely recommend doing whale watching to everyone that’s here during the season because it’s definitely a once in a lifetime experience and the whole tour is just so much fun! 😄

Overall, it was an incredibly fun weekend with lots of fun at the beach and in the sun! ☀️ How was your weekend? Hopefully you were able to enjoy the nice weather as well! Make sure to tell us during our next Pub Night!!

Toodles!

-Daniela, Selina and Talea :))

What to do on the weekend

Look at this beautiful weather!!! 25 degrees? ☀️- seems like the perfect weather to go out and enjoy the summer vibes right? so here are some ideas you might wanna take a look into 😊

First of we have a little special this week- not just ONE INTERNeX weekend event but TWO and the first one is TODAY and is totally free!! – we’re meeting at 4.30 pm at Kitsilano beach – its one of the most popular beaches of Vancouver, so you should definitely check it out! Just join us whenever you like 😃

We wanna have a good time together, so the volleyball net and many other games are included. Let’s have some fun together and enjoy the sunset afterwards🌞🌅

The official big INTERNeX event on Saturday is literally a BIG event, at least it contains something big- WHALES ahhh. 🐳 Pretty much everyone I know (me included) has ia whale watching tour on their to do list while being here. Picture this: you’re on a boat, gently swaying on the waves, the sun beaming down from the sky, and suddenly -poof!- a massive whale merges from the deep blue water, just WOOOW. Here comes the bad message: Unfortunately there are no more spots left since it’s THAT special (I would have loved to go there as well) but don’t be sad – we might do another one … 😉

So for now we wish our INTERNeXers a lot of fun this upcoming Saturday, we’ll definitely report on it in the next post, so make sure to check it out! 😊

For Sunday, let’s dive into the urban delights of Vancouver. Begin your day with a visit to the bustling Granville Island Public Market, where you cam sample gourmet treats, browse artisanal crafts, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic destination. 

After indulging in some culinary delights, venture to the trendy neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant and Main Street, where you’ll find an electric mix of boutiques, galleries, and cafes. Stroll along the tree-lined streets, admire colourful street art, and discover unique treasures in the local shops. 

We hope we gave you some good insights and an idea of what to do. If so we’d love to hear from you what your plans are, maybe today at the beach? 😉

Safe travels, explorers! 

Have a nice weekend 😇

-Daniela and Selina

How was the weekend in Whistler?

This past weekend INTERNeX went to Whistler to enjoy the sunshine and it was sooo nice, so let me tell you all about it!

We went on Saturday for a one day trip and we left Vancouver at 8am by bus. It was actually not as cold as I expected it to be and it actually got even warmer during the day, I mean we were literally walking around in t-shirts! I swear the Canadian sun is something else lol. We started our day by exploring Whistler village and going to the Upper Village as well. It was so crazy to see how different Whistler is during different seasons. As you might remember, we went to Whistler in February and there was snow everywhere and it was super cold. Now there was sunshine, many people, looooots of dogs and even some stands handing out free drinks!

You won’t believe what happened next: We went bungee jumping!! 🤩 Whistler actually has the only bungee jumping bridge near Vancouver, besides the one on Vancouver Island, so you know we had to experience this. Three brave INTERNeXers jumped and it was insanely thrilling! They all said it was so much fun and they definitely recommend it to everyone! The bungee bridge is a little outside the village, so we took a shuttle to the bridge. Even if you’re not jumping, the view from the bridge is gorgeous! It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience!

After coming back to the village, we had some lunch and then we headed over to Lost Lake and to relax. It literally felt like summer at the lake! It was so warm and the lake was absolutely beautiful! Some people were actually swimming in the lake as well. Crazy to believe that in February we were able to stand on the lake because it was frozen! On the way back to Whistler Village something else crazy happened… we saw a bear!! 😍 🐻 It was no more than 100m away from us on a random golf course! Luckily, it was a black bear and it was just minding its own business, but that was definitely a core memory for all of us! Have you ever seen a bear in real life?

Back in the village, there was even a live concert and the village was so lively and full of people! It was super warm and sunny and everyone was in such a good mood. Of course we couldn’t forget to eat some beaver tails! They’re not actually a beavers’ tails, but fried dough with a variety of toppings. They’re very famous and very delicious, I definitely recommend trying one when you’re in Whistler or the Rockies. After that we enjoyed the live music some more and then we headed back to Vancouver at 7pm.
Overall, it was a super fun experience and Whistler is definitely worth checking out while you’re in Vancouver.

What did you do this weekend? Did you also spend some time outside to enjoy the sun? Did you explore some fun place in or around Vancouver? Make sure to tell me all about it next Pub Night!

Toodles!

-Talea :))

What to do on the weekend?

Are y’all excited for a sunny weekend?? In case you’re still looking for some ideas on what to do, look no further because I have some awesome suggestions for you!

Firstly, you can join INTERNeX on our trip to Whistler! 😄 Whistler is a must-see while you’re in Vancouver and we’re doing a one day trip this Saturday! We’re super excited and you’re not gonna believe it but some of us are gonna do a bungee jump!! I know – crazy right?! But we’ll see how it goes and I’ll tell you all about it on Monday. Other than that we’re gonna take time to explore Whistler village. We’re also gonna check out the Whistler Museum and maybe the Public Library as well. If we have time, we might even head over to Lost Lake or Lakeside Park and go for a nice walk/hike! 😊

If you’d rather stay in Vancouver and not go too far away, I suggest going to a park or going on a hike! My favourite parks are Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park or Lighthouse Park. Stanley Park and Queen Elizabeth Park are both super close to downtown Vancouver and they’re perfect if you wanna go for a nice walk. Both of them actually have some cute rose gardens with loooots of blooming flowers, which really get you in the mood for spring! Lighthouse Park is probably my favourite spot for sunsets and since it’s supposed to be sunny this weekend, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to catch a beautiful sunset! 😍
If you’re looking for more of a hike, I suggest Lynn Canyon or one of the local mountains, like Burnaby Mountain or Grouse Mountain. Lynn Canyon has a suspension bridge and lots of hiking trails with beautiful waterfalls! Burnaby and Grouse Mountain also have lots of hiking trails and they both have and incredible view on downtown Vancouver! You can also watch the sunset from both mountaintops as well!

What are your plans for the weekend? Are you gonna spend some time outside, enjoying the sun? Are you gonna join us for Whistler or go on a hike? I can’t wait to hear all about it next Pub Night!

Toodles!

-Talea :))

How was the weekend?

If this weekend showed me one thing, it’s that the weather forecast in Vancouver is 100% NOT reliable lol! It was supposed to rain Saturday and Sunday but guess what? It was sunny and warm! Because why wouldn’t it be lol! Honestly better like this than the other way around.

Friday was super nice though, so some of us headed to the beach to watch the sunset! We actually got food and a picnic blanket as well, so it was super nice to enjoy dinner by the sunset. 🙂 We also went to Stanley Park beforehand and it was sooo nice! I definitely recommend checking out the rose garden right now, because there’s sooo many flowers blooming right now! There’s also cherry blossoms and it makes for some great pictures!!

Since the rest of the weekend was supposed to be rainy, we spent it with a little shopping and looking through some cute stores. We went to Park Royal, which is a huge mall in North Vancouver. If you wanna go shopping, I definitely recommend going there, they have something for everyone! We also added in a little extra stop to Horseshoe Bay before heading back to Vancouver. Horseshoe Bay is for sure also something you should see while you’re in Vancouver! It’s actually not that far from downtown (like 30-40min by bus) and the view is amazing! The harbour and Ferry Terminal look really pretty with mountains in the background and it’s right by the water.
Sunday we went to Granville Island! There are so many really awesome souvenir shops on Granville Island! I suggest staying on the left side of the Neon Sign and then heading towards the Public Market. Honestly we juts went in every little shop and just looked around! They all have so many awesome things and I absolutely recommend going here to look for some gifts to bring back home for your loved ones. They also have a lot of rally awesome jewelry and there’s even some shops where you can make some yourself ! 😀 Of course we also went to the Public Market and had some nice treats!

What did you do this weekend? Did you go outside and watch the sunset? Or maybe you also did a little shopping? Tell me all abut it next Pub Night!

Toodles!

-Talea :))