Trout Lake Community Centre

Off-the-beaten-path places to take Vancouver visitors

Trout Lake is close enough to the city centre to get there from anywhere and far enough away to offer a tranquil reprieve from the downtown. In the wintertime, hit the skating rink and steam room in the community centre. If the weather’s agreeable, stroll around the lake where ducks flock by the marsh and dogs frolic in the fields. And if you happen to be in the neighbourhood between May and October on a Saturday, visit Vancouver’s first farmer’s market, which turns 20 in 2016. It’s a perfect spot to find ingredients for dinner and souvenirs to bring home.