British Columbia Trails

Beneath my bicycle tires, smooth pavement winds, slopes and climbs through the forest. On my right, yellow-green ferns burst out of decomposing stumps. Above me, the cloud-morphed sky is punctuated with dark grey branches. To my left, the faint buzz...

Oh, Vancouver. Hailed as one of Canada's most livable cities (although certainly not the most affordable), it's no wonder adventurous people strive to live here. The downtown core itself lies adjacent to a massive playground of greenery, flanked with sandy...

There is nothing I love more than heading out to explore the great outdoors. With my husband and dog as my primary adventure companions, I enjoy spending all the free time I have embarking on hikes—and it just so happens...

The arrival of spring in BC’s interior is often characterized by the melting of the snow in the Columbia Valley and the budding of vibrant wildflowers in surrounding meadows. With increasingly warmer weather and more accessible trails, outdoor...

I was so nervous to encounter my first bear. The anticipation that I’d built up in my mind threatened to overwhelm me when I saw its brown, furry head pop up from behind a tree trunk just metres away.

The snow crunches beneath the dull metal teeth on my rented MSR snowshoes. Overhead, a black thread laced with yellow bulbs illuminates our way through the evergreens. On the surrounding trees, colourful lights weave around tree trunks and dangle...

Located within the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality along the Alaska Highway, Fort Nelson offers a ton of outdoor adventure options. Get outside and hike these 10 awesome trails: Length: 3.9 km Elevation gain: Minimal Located a short distance from Fort Nelson within...

For some, a hike is only about the mountains, but for others, it’s also about the beaches, the waterfalls and the ability to “bathe” in nature. If that sounds like your cup of tea (or in this case, Nalgene-filled-with-electrolytes), don’t...

The small town of Smithers in the Bulkley Valley punches above its weight with incredible outdoor adventure opportunities showcasing the natural beauty of its mountains, glaciers, lakes and even an ancient fossil bed. The terrain is vast and wild, and...

The valley surrounding Courtenay has a multitude of trails, ranging from intense hikes in the mountains to forested covered trails and leisurely walks along the ocean. You do not need to drive far to find yourself within forests of Douglas...

You might be compelled to search for the origins of the Nanaimo bar in this Vancouver Island city, but where Nanaimo really shines is in its access to some of the greatest trails for the urban enthusiast all the way...

Campbell River is made for adventure. With lush coastal temperate rainforest, rushing glacial rivers, tall mountains and a dynamic coastline along the Salish Sea—your options for hiking are boundless. This year, head to the north end of Vancouver Island and explore...