Britannia Beach, British Columbia
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Top Camping Spots in and near Britannia Beach
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Sechelt, British Columbia
Kayak the Sechelt Inlet
The Sechelt Inlet provides the perfect place for an afternoon adventure or multi-day kayak trip. Kayaks and canoes can be rented from a number of outfitters in the Sechelt area, and many allow multi-day rentals for those keen paddlers.A great place to set off is from Porpoise Bay Provincial Park...Read more -
Sechelt, British Columbia
Kayak Sechelt Inlet
4.0Set off from Sechelt, a small seaside community on the Sunshine Coast - about two hours from Vancouver which is accessed by ferry or float plane.As soon as you start paddling from the harbour in Sechelt, the calm waters are so clear that starfish and other marine life are easily visible beneath t...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Hike the Cinder Flats in Garibaldi Park
5.0Enter from the Cheakamus Lake side, which mean a steady climb up the Helm Creek Trail, but you won't battle the crowds coming up the Rubble Creek side. Plan for a full day in the mountains - it's ~25k total with quite a bit of climbing in the beginning. Bring lots of water, as it can get pretty h...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Hike to Helm Lake
4.012.4 mi / 3000 ft gainHelm Lake is a sparkly body of water tucked into one of the most scenic alpine meadows around. The lake sits on a lava field, just under the Black Tusk, with the unique volcanic remains of Cinder Cone and Helm Peak on the opposite side of the meadow.The big draw for this hike is that it's far les...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Hike the Cheakamus Lake Trail
3.58.7 miCheakamus Lake is tucked in behind Whistler Mountain. If you've hike the Musical Bumps trail, or any of the paths off the peak of Whistler, chances are you saw a huge turquoise lake below you. This is Cheakamus Lake.From Whistler Village, drive south on HWY99 to the stop lights at Function Juncti...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 -
Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
Paddle Pitt Lake to Widgeon Falls
5.03.7 miThe 12km (7.5 mi) drive on Neaves Road to Pitt Lake from Pitt Meadows is one of BC's most scenic routes. As soon as you start this section of the drive you already feel miles from the city, but this route is only 30-45 minutes from Vancouver, depending on city traffic.Once you reach the parking l...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Hike the Musical Bumps Trail
15.5 miThe Musical Bumps are a series of rolling summits starting from Whistler Mountain that stretch over to Fissile and the Spearhead Range. It should come as no surprise that each one has a musical name: Flute, Oboe and Piccolo.There are two ways to access this area: you can ride the Whistler Village...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Backpack to Russet Lake
4.0Russet Lake is a beautiful alpine lake at the base of Fissile Peak in the backcountry of Garibaldi Provincial Park. This trip is well suited for two nights but can be accomplished in a full day without a pack.Your starting point is Whistler Village Gondola, then up the Peak 2 Peak Gondola to the ...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Winter Traversing of Spearhead
1.021.7 mi / 6560 ft gainDistance: 21.7 miles / 35 kmDuration: 1 - 3 DaysElevation Gain: ~ 6560 ft. / 2000 m. Take the Sea to Sky Highway (HWY 99) up to Whistler.50°06’48.9”N122°57’13.8”W Turn right off the highway at the Village Gate Boulevard, then left at the 3 way stop at Blackcomb Way. The entrance to the parking ...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Camp at Whistler's Riverside Campground
If 'glamping' is more your style, Riverside Campground is the place. Located within walking distance of Whistler Village, this 40 acre camping area has everything from riverside tent sites to cozy cabins and yurts. A deluxe RV area that’s open year round, amazing views, and a yummy café round ou...Read more -
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Hiking Golden Ears Trail
14.9 mi / 4921.3 ft gainGolden Ears is well known to those in the Lower Mainland. After staring at the jagged 'ears' from all angle, I finally got to see them up close and in-person. The West Canyon Trail is a gentle 5.5 kilometers on a well groomed path, lined with deciduous trees making it a perfect place to watch the...Read more -
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Camp in Golden Ears Provincial Park
11.2 mi / 3937 ft gainBackcountry permits are required to camp on Panorama Ridge ($5) and can be paid online.The trailhead is located at the West Canyon Parking lot. The trail starts out on a relatively flat old logging road. The trail slowly gains elevation over three kilometers taking you through thick green forest ...Read more -
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Summit Golden Ears
4.514.9 mi / 5039.4 ft gainDay 1 Starting from the Golden Ears parking lot, your journey begins up a relatively small incline passing two bridges and entering the forest. Continue through the forest passing small cliffs and revealing some views of what you are going to climb the next day. Your estimated time it should take...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Paddle Callaghan Lake
5.0The South Coast Mountains are full of high elevation alpine lakes. There are a few of considerable size (Garibaldi Lake, Duffey Lake, Lake Lovely Water, etc) and Callaghan Lake is one of them. This huge silvery lake sits up in the beautiful Callaghan Valley, a destination for ski touring, snowsho...Read more -
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Paddle Golden Ears Park's Alouette Lake
5.0About one hour outside of Vancouver, Golden Ears Provincial Park is a great escape for hiking and paddling opportunities. The massive drive-in campgrounds are usually full for most of the summer, but deep into the lake's wilderness are marine spots for backcountry camping. Get your backcountry pe...Read more