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Location: Deas Island Regional Park, BCPark Here: Five parking lots within the parkPublic Transport: Yes, the 640 Ladner Exchange via Industrial goes directly to Deas Island
Hike Distance: 5.5 km loopHike Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesElevation Gain/Loss: 20 mDifficulty: Easy
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Can you rattle off the seven principles of Leave No Trace from memory? Congrats if you can—but even more important than its memorization is understanding the “why?” behind these vital philosophies, each aimed at preserving natural spaces for future...
Born and raised in beautiful British Columbia, I grew up with a fairly outdoorsy lifestyle. My grandparents lived on a farm and my family went camping in the Okanagan every summer; I have many memories of outdoor escapades. These...
As a Vancouverite, I often feel like I live in pretend Canada. While other regions can go through as much as a 75 C temperature-swing throughout the year (from -40 C to +35 C—not factoring in wind chill and humidity)...
Fall is larch season in the Canadian Rockies, and many hikers scramble to capture photos of the stunning golden trees alongside the trail. To avoid crowds on popular trails like Larch Valley, I ventured off the beaten path (literally) to...
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Read about how explore contributor Jennifer Malloy discovers the connection between recreation and reconciliation on a hike with Buffalo Stone Woman.
As the train chugs west from Denver, Colorado to Moab, Utah, the resemblance to the drive into Kananaskis Country from my hometown of Okotoks, Alberta is striking. As we approach the Rocky Mountains, the sight of rolling foothills and rugged...
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...
Ready for larch trees, uncrowded parks, crisp weather and colourful foliage? Us too. Get outside and hike, camp or paddle in (arguably) Canada’s most beautiful season: Fall. Here are 15 gear items to elevate and inspire your outdoor experiences...
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THE 50 BEST HIKES IN CANADA
Let’s get into Bucket List day-hikes. Canada is rich with them—every province and territory has more than you can hike in a lifetime.
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Location: Mount Assiniboine Provincial ParkPark Here: Park at either the Banff Sunshine Village Ski Resort or the Mount Shark Trailhead in Kananaskis Country (permit required)Public Transport: A free shuttle is available from the Banff town centre to Sunshine Village
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While you might be reluctant to give up your outdoor hobbies as snow threatens to cover the trails, it’s important to adapt to the changing weather. Here are 10 tips to keep you safe on the trail during the autumn...
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