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British Columbia Trails

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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...
Location: Fintry Provincial Park, British ColumbiaPark Here: Fintry Delta Rd, Vernon, BC Hike Distance: 1 km round tripElevation Gain/Loss: 75 mHike Duration: 25 minutes Difficultly: EasyWhat makes it easy? The trail is comprised of many staircases joined together and though strenuous...
Location: Bowen Island, BCPark here: Horseshoe Bay or Snug Cove Ferry TerminalPublic Transport: #257 Bus to Horseshoe Bay; direct ferry to Bowen Island Hike Distance: 16 km loopHike Duration: 5-6 hoursElevation Gain/Loss: 810 mDifficulty: ModerateWhat Makes it Moderate: Steady, steep incline...
Location: PeachlandPark Here: 4693 Ponderosa Dr, PeachlandPublic Transport: Bus 70 from Queensway Exchange (Kelowna) takes you to Peachland Hike Distance: 3.6 km round tripElevation Gain/Loss: 245 mHike Duration: 1.5 hoursDifficultly: Moderate What makes it moderate? Steep sections and quick elevation gain Trail...
Location: West coast of southern Vancouver IslandPark here: China Beach or Botanical Beach trailheadPublic Transport: West Coast Trail Express Bus from Victoria or Nanaimo Hike Distance: 47 kilometresElevation Gain/Loss: Approximately 1,700 mHike Duration: 3-5 daysDifficulty: Moderate/DifficultWhat makes it moderate/difficult? Constant elevation...
Location: Grouse Mountain Regional Park Park here: Gondola Base, Nancy Greene WayPublic Transport: Bus # 236 from Lonsdale Quay Hike Distance: 2.5 kmHike Duration: 1 - 2.5 hoursElevation Gain/Loss: 800 mDifficulty: Challenging...
Location: Lynn Headwaters Regional ParkPark here: Lynn Headwaters Entrance Parking LotPublic Transport: Bus # 210 from downtown Vancouver Hike Distance: 5.2 km loopHike Duration: 1.5 - 2 hoursElevation Gain/Loss: 170 mDifficulty: Easy...
Location: Lynn Headwaters Regional ParkPark here: Lynn Headwaters Entrance Parking LotPublic Transport: Bus # 210 from downtown Vancouver Hike Distance: 8.8 km roundtripHike Duration: 4 - 5 hoursElevation Gain/Loss: 720 mDifficulty: Challenging...
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