British Columbia
Explore the lush rainforests, vast mountain ranges, and wild backcountry of British Columbia. Whether you're skiing along the Powder Highway, climbing in the Bugaboos, or venturing into the endless and untamed landscapes of Northern BC, there are adventures to be found everywhere.
Top Spots in and near British Columbia
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Parksville, British Columbia
Catch a Sunset from Little Mountain Lookout
3.51 mi / 0 ft gainAmazing lookout just outside of Parksville, British Columbia. From Parksville, drive towards Coombs and turn left off of Bellevue Rd. Then take the left onto Little Mountain Road and drive to the top parking lot. You can park at the bottom of the hill and run up the steep incline in case your car...Read more -
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Snowshoe Mt. Seymour
4.55.5 mi / 1476 ft gainThis trip is best done in a 3-5 hour window. The trail meanders up past several peaks until you reach the summit and a panoramic view of Vancouver and the mountains.Start at the Mount Seymour Parking Lot, walk uphill and follow the trail to the left of the ski hill until you get to the the trail ...Read more -
Alberni-Clayoquot C, British Columbia
Camp at Lower Lake
4.02.5 mi / 1640.4 ft gainLower Lake is a gorgeous alpine lake located on the Triple Peak Trail. The route to the lake is very steep and scrambling is involved, but is well worth the effort. When you come to the rise above the final ridge, the stunning Triple Peak and Lower Lake come into view.The hike starts down a very ...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Paddle on Whistler's Green Lake
4.7The name Green Lake says it all: this is a beautiful glacier-fed lake right next to Whistler village. There's easy access to the water from paved roads, making this a great outing for anyone visiting Whistler for a couple of days and looking for an afternoon adventure.Getting There To reach Green...Read more -
Tofino, British Columbia
Surf Tofino's Cox Bay
5.0Tofino, British Columbia, is magical. It sits on the most western coast of Canada, on Vancouver Island. It is a small surf town, with natural Pacific Northwest beauty everywhere.....ocean, beaches, forests, islands. and the beautiful Pacific Rim National Park.I personally like surfing Cox Bay bec...Read more -
Vancouver, British Columbia
Photograph the Lions Gate Bridge
3.7Park at the parking lot at Prospect point in Stanley Park to begin your photography adventure. The first photo opp is from the walkway on the Lions Gate, at about the middle of the bridge and looking to the left towards the Seawall. This is the perfect sunset spot.Once it gets dark, head to the b...Read more -
Surrey, British Columbia
Walk the 1001 Steps Trail
2.00.3 miOne of Surrey's hidden gems, head down to this short trail down a set of stairs that will take you to an uninhabited beach.The zig zagged steps take you down to the Birlington Rail Lines and you can walk along a trail to an opening under the tracks. Head to the beach from here where you will like...Read more -
Bowen Island, British Columbia
Hike Eagle Bluffs
5.05 mi / 1148.3 ft gainStart at the Cypress Mountain ski area and walk towards the first chairlift. You will see a giant sign showing the ski trails and you go to the right of that. You will then see a post that lists which direction to go for each hike.To start this trail, walk towards the previously mentioned chair ...Read more -
East Kootenay G, British Columbia
Hike The Floe Lake Trail
13 mi / 2350 ft gainKootenay National Park is one of the lesser visited parks in a chain of spectacular parks in the Canadian Rockies between Banff and Jasper. Straddling the Trans-Canadian Highway, the park offers hot springs, awesome mountain views, and glaciers. As you enter the park, keep an eye out for the griz...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Hike to Landslide Lake
15.89 mi / 2769 ft gainThe Elk River Trail is one of the most popular destinations in Strathcona Provincial Park and for good reason. Not only is this one of the only trails in the Park that doesn't go 'straight up' a mountain, but it also takes you to one of the most beautiful spots on all of Vancouver Island. The E...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Camp at Cal-Cheak
4.7Where the beautiful Callaghan and Cheakamus Rivers converge, there is a great campsite aptly named after these two turquoise rivers. This is a quiet area, shaded by huge stands of West Coast forest, and easily accessible from HWY 99, about 20 minutes south of Whistler Village.Hiking and mountain ...Read more -
Ainsworth Hot Springs, British Columbia
Hike to Silver Spray Cabin
5.0Silver Spray Cabin is a beautiful cabin nestled high in the Alpine of Kokanee Provincial Park - a perfect spot to spend a clear summer night.The hike to the cabin is strenuous - there is no hiding that. 6km of pretty much straight uphill gets you from the valley bottom to the Alpine, where the hu...Read more -
Britannia Beach, British Columbia
Hike BC's Shannon Falls
4.00.3 miTowering above Howe Sound in Squamish, British Columbia, at 335 meters, Shannon Falls is BC's third largest waterfall, with two hiking loops for both beginner and intermediate hikers. The first of the two trails is approximately 350 meters in length and allows for a birds-eye view of the Falls, ...Read more -
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Snowshoe Hollyburn Mountain
5.06.5 mi / 450 ft gainPark in the Hollyburn cross country parking lot and start your hike up the under the powerlines. After about 15 mins the trail will flatten out and you will arrive at the warming hut. Take a left and follow the orange markers as it slowly weaves its way through a series of trees and valleys.Event...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Hike to Cream Lake, BC
12.4 mi / 1312.3 ft gainThe hike to Cream Lake starts at the trailhead for the Bedwell Lake trail, which you can find directions to here.From Bedwell Lake the trail to Cream Lake heads Eastward from the campground (past the outhouse), and begins climbing steadily. Shortly you will reach a waterfall with the trail climb...Read more -
Alberni-Clayoquot C, British Columbia
Hike to Schooner Cove
2.49 miPark at the well marked parking lot off of the Pacific Rim Highway (4) about 16 kilometres south of Tofino. Start off on a relatively easy two kilometre trail. The scenic hike wanders through lush rainforest before arriving at a spectacular beachfront area. You will pass giant cedars, a number ...Read more