British Columbia
Looking for the best chillin in British Columbia? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around British Columbia. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Chillin Spots in and near British Columbia
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Tofino, British Columbia
Sunset at Mackenzie Beach
4.7Grab a loved one, your family, or your closest friends and head to Tofino for the weekend.You can stay at Bella Pacifica Campground, right near the beach at the end of Mackenzie Beach Road, and enjoy the beach while camping in the west coast rainforest. Have a picnic, play some tunes, and watch a...Read more -
Alberni-Clayoquot A, British Columbia
Hike to Keeha Beach
5.03.7 miFar on the west coast of Vancouver Island, accessed only by a harrowing dirt road, is a wild and rugged coast begging to be explored. Bamfield is about a 3 hour drive from Nanaimo, half of which is on the gnarliest (and most active) logging road I've ever been on - and I grew up driving on loggin...Read more -
Penny, British Columbia
Visit Upper Morkill Falls
4.00.19 mi / 115 ft gainAs soon as you park in the small gravel parking lot (see directions below for details) you will be able to hear the thunderous sound of the Upper Morkill Falls. It is the most impressive waterfall in the Robson Valley and with good reason. The viewpoint brings you right to the top of Upper Morkil...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Ride the Peak to Peak Gondola
4.8From Whistler Village, purchase your Peak to Peak ticket at the main ticket booth (where you can also purchase ski passes and such). This ticket is good for one ride up the mountain, but then you can stay up there as long as you'd like.Once you have your ticket, head over to the Whistler Gondola...Read more -
Peace River E, British Columbia
Explore Bijoux Falls
3.7Bijoux Falls is a lovely tiered waterfall right along side highway 97N. It's a great place to stop and take a break to stretch the legs no matter which direction you are heading. This provincial park, nestled among the western edge of the Canadian Rockies, has a fair amount of parking and no hiki...Read more -
Prince George, British Columbia
Ridgeview Lake Loop
4.02.38 mi / 246 ft gainStarting at the Eskers Provinicial Park parking area, walk along the trail past the marsh view point and continue on until you cross a small bridge and see a Park Map. Turn left walking along Ridgeview Lake. There are interpretive signs on the trail explaining the types of plants and trees in the...Read more -
Vernon, British Columbia
Hike Bluenose Mountain
4.02.5 mi / 820.2 ft gainLet Bluenose Mountain turn you into a morning person with its spectacular sunrise views! Directions to trail head: Starting from Vernon, head East on Highway 6 for about 12km then turn left onto Learmouth Road. Follow Learmouth Road until you hit a T-junction where you will turn left onto Aberdee...Read more -
Ucluelet, British Columbia
Hike the Wild Pacific Trail
4.62.5 miDrive south west on Coast Guard drive to the parking lot for the wild coast trail to your left (where the pin is). Park in the parking lot, and head to the trailhead where the big sign board is. We completed the lower loop in approximately one hour, but you can continue up the coast all the way i...Read more -
Field, British Columbia
Takakkaw Falls
4.01.2 mi / 196.9 ft gainThis powerful waterfall is unquestionably, one of Canada's largest and most magnificent waterfalls. It falls at around a whopping 381 meters over the sheer cliff of the beautiful Canadian Rockies. The word 'Takakkaw' loosely translates from the language of 'Cree,' into the English phrase, "it is ...Read more -
Fanny Bay, British Columbia
Canoe Great Central Lake and Hike to Della Falls and Love Lake
80.8 mi / 1148.3 ft gainTo get the the Della Falls trail head in Strathcona Park, you must cross Great Central Lake. This is a 45 km journey via either canoe, kayak, or speedboat. We chose to canoe, and it took approximately 9 steady hours. We parked our vehicles just on the edge of Central Lake Road across from Great C...Read more -
Beaverdell, British Columbia
Ski or Snowboard Big White Ski Resort
4.5Big White Ski Resort is located about 56 km southeast of Kelowna in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. Its the highest summit in the Okanagan Highland. It is the third largest resort in British Columbia after Whistler-Blackcomb and Sun Peaks.From Kelowna, follow Highway 33 for 32 km (20 m...Read more -
Surrey, British Columbia
Hike the Elgin Heritage Park Nature Trail
4.02 miHead over to this magical little park by the water. The forested area between the 2 entrances to the park has many large trees often used by eagles and hawks to survey the surrounding area for prey. The habitat functions of the marsh significantly contribute to the ecological value of the lower N...Read more -
Yale, British Columbia
Visit Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park
5.00.6 miThe Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park is 136 acres dedicated to the original Cariboo Wagon Road Bridge over the Fraser River. It was originally established in 1984 and until the first European visit by Simon Fraser, remained inhabited by First Nations. The bridge was constructed in 1861 shortly af...Read more -
Nanoose Bay, British Columbia
Hike to Bonnell Creek Falls
5.01.9 miThis trail isn't much to look at but it's all about the destination here as you will stumble upon scenic waterfalls nestled in the quiet Nanoose Bay area. Turn off the highway next onto Sea Blush Drive next to the Arlington Pub in Nanoose BC. Take your first right onto Sundew Place. Start your wa...Read more -
Field, British Columbia
Camp at Takakkaw Falls
Takakkaw is the third highest waterfall in Canada. Mountain vistas, rushing glacial fed rivers, and waterfalls galore make Yoho a prime destination. This is the nicest drive-to campground around, and with little effort you have a semi-backcountry experience that is accessible to everyone.Take the...Read more -
Lillooet, British Columbia
Drive the Molybdenite Ridge
5.012.4 miStarting at the Lytton Cable Ferry the gravel road begins. You are immediately greeted with views of the iconic Fraser River and local mountains. After approximately 40 km on the road, you turn onto Texas Creek FSR and follow this for 7 km before turning onto Molybdenite Main. This road takes you...Read more