British Columbia Trails
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Autumn in Canada is a dazzling display. One of the most iconic sights of the season is the larch tree, a deciduous conifer with needles that turn a brilliant shade of gold before shedding for the winter. The best time...
Penticton, BC, is South Okanagan living at its finest. With picturesque vistas and local culinary gems, Penticton’s outdoor experiences are rewarding in more ways than one. There are ample opportunities to relish in nature’s beauty before rewarding your hard...
Location: Kootenay National ParkPark Here: Floe Lake Trailhead or Paint Pots Trailhead, both located on Highway 93
Hike Distance: At least 54 km one-wayHike Duration: 1-6 days depending on itineraryElevation Gain/Loss: 3,012 mDifficulty: Challenging
What makes it challenging? The trail is well-marked...
Many know of The Lions near West Vancouver or the Stawamus Chief near Squamish, but there are plenty of other places to hike outside of the general Vancouver area. Here are some of our picks for hikes near Maple Ridge...
This province is home to ten major mountain ranges and a host of lakes, rivers and waterfalls, plus the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean, Salish Sea and Inside Passage.
If it's inspiration you need, here are 25 of the best, bucket-list...
Sixty-four kilometres from Vancouver, on the far side of some of the most stunning highway scenery this side of the 49th parallel is Squamish—one of BC’s most famous natural playgrounds.
For the wilderness lover, Squamish has it all: mountains, rivers, lakes,
Having grown up in the Tri-Cities area of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, I’ve always felt that I was stuck right between the fun outdoor activities of Vancouver and the national parks closer to Maple Ridge. Hopping on transit to...
Last year, towards the end of August, my family and I took a trip to the interior of beautiful British Columbia. We stayed at a cabin just outside of Golden for about a week and explored many more areas...
Somewhere off the shores of the Pacific Ocean, a left hand reaches above the surface of the water. Its fingers stretch towards a horizon that’s framed by the outline of navy-blue mountains in the distance. A handful of moss-covered...
Location: Joffre Lakes Provincial Park Public Transport: Return tickets available through ParkbusPark Here: Parking is located just off Duffey Lake Road. Overflow is across the road; be careful when crossing.
Hike Distance: 10 km roundtripHike Duration: 3-4 hours to Upper Lake;...
Stanley Park is a must-visit urban park jutting off Vancouver’s downtown core. With towering trees, calm lakes and views stretching towards West Vancouver, the Lion’s Gate Bridge and out to the Pacific Ocean, it’s one of the most beautiful places...
Location: Kelowna, British ColumbiaPark Here: Knox Mountain DrivePublic Transportation: Bus #5 from Queensway Exchange
Hike Distance: 4 km roundtripElevation Gain/Loss: 263 mHike Duration: 1.5 hoursDifficultly: ModerateWhat makes it moderate? The trail is well-travelled and provides a fairly easy climb, but at...
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