British Columbia
Looking for the best fitness 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 Fitness Spots in and near British Columbia
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Fraser-Fort George G, British Columbia
Ski or Snowboard at Powder King Mountain Resort
4.5Powder King is approximately 2 hours, or 200km (124miles) North of Prince George, BC, Canada and Grande Prairie, Alberta is 384km (238miles) Southeast.Once you get to Powder King there is no cell phone service or access to WIFI, which makes it awesome as there are no distractions, just you, the ...Read more -
Alberni-Clayoquot F, British Columbia
Run the Alberni Inlet Trail
14.9 mi / 3937 ft gainI have lived on Vancouver Island my entire life yet I had never heard about this world class trail until last summer. A 24km point to point coastal trail that travels the length of the Alberni Inlet from the coast right to the town? Through paradise meadows, along sun drenched bluffs, past water...Read more -
Field, British Columbia
Hike "A Walk in the Past Trail," Yoho NP
3.02 mi / 396 ft gainThe trail begins towards the backside of Kicking Horse camp area near the washrooms. Please know that access to this area is typically closed between October and June. Look for the large trail sign and be sure to grab a brochure to enjoy the self-guided tour. The brochures may not be available, ...Read more -
Squamish, British Columbia
Snowshoe Al's Habrich Trail
3.7 mi / 1312.3 ft gainStrap on your snowshoes and head up to the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, about a 45 minute drive from Vancouver. You can either take the gondola up (~$40), or hike up the Sea to Sky Summit trail that begins near the parking lot to the chief to get to the trailhead for Al's Habrich. If doing the...Read more -
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Bike the Seymour Valley Trailway & Old Growth Trail
12.4 mi / 328.1 ft gainHead over to the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve and hop on your two-wheeler to enjoy this stunning 20k ride. Your ride will begin at the trailhead, where hikers walk off to rice lake. Stay off to the right, where there is an obvious bike path (2 paved lanes). This trail will take you ~11kms ...Read more -
Kitimat, British Columbia
Backpack to Clague Cabin
5 mi / 2300 ft gainFrom the Kitimat Service Centre head north along Enterprise Avenue until you reach the Wedeene Mainline Forestry Road. Continue north along the mainline for approximately 1 km. Turn left and follow the rough road for approximately 2 km. to the trailhead. Trail is gated approx 0.5 km from trailhea...Read more -
Sea to Sky Gondola, British Columbia
Scramble Sky Pilot
4.010 mi / 3800 ft gainSky Pilot Mountain is the highest peak past Stawamus Chief, Squamish's famous vertical rock face. Luckily, the rock just beyond the Chief is just as beautiful and reliable for climbers, hikers, and scramblers looking to stretch their legs and challenge their vertigo limits on an exposed, thrillin...Read more -
Bowen Island, British Columbia
Snowshoe to Black Mountain and Eagle Bluffs
5.6 mi / 1312.3 ft gainEagle Bluffs is a perfect hike for anyone looking to get away but not too far from the city! Your trip will start by grabbing your (free) backcountry pass from the Black Mountain lodge in the lower parking lot at the top of cypress bowl road. This is not the main lodge (Cypress Creek Lodge), but ...Read more -
Denman Island, British Columbia
Explore Fillongley Provincial Park
4.01.6 mi / 60 ft gainFillongley Park is located on Denman Island. To get there take the Denman Island Ferry from Buckley Bay, off Hwy #19A on central Vancouver Island. Take the Buckley Bay exit #101 from Hwy #19A. Once on the island, follow Denman Road to Swan Road. Turn left on Swan Road, then right on Beadnell Road...Read more -
Smithers, British Columbia
Hudson Bay Mountain Winter Creek Hike
After a 6.7 km drive west from the corner of Toronto St and Hwy 16 in Smithers, BC, you'll come to a clearing where you can either park your vehicle and walk, or continue driving 2 km up the road to a provincial recreation site.From there (starting at 757m, lat/long: 54.82574647 / -127.27593041),...Read more -
Cedarvale, British Columbia
Hike the Watson Lakes Trail
4.54 mi / 600 ft gainThe trailhead is located a few hundred yards from highway 16 on a relatively smooth gravel road. The turnoff is marked by a blue sign saying Watson Lakes Trail. From Terrace the turnoff is 33 miles east, and from Kitwanga Junction the turnoff is 23 miles west. The first half of the hike is a stea...Read more -
Tofino, British Columbia
Take a Stroll at Mackenzie Beach
5.0Head out to Mackenzie beach in Tofino. The easiest way to access it is through the Makenzie Beach Resort or surrounding campgrounds. It is roughly a mile long beach depending upon the tide. Sometimes live music is played on the beach, usually in the evenings and on the weekend. It is dog friendl...Read more -
Squamish-Lillooet D, British Columbia
Hike to Deeks Lake
3.07.5 mi / 3280.8 ft gainBegin the Deeks Lake trail at the Lions Bay parking lot (same entrance as the Howe Sound Crest Trail) just off of Highway 99 North. The pullout is right before Porteau Cove Provincial Park. Begin by walking past the yellow gate and taking an immediate right into the trail where you will begin y...Read more -
Fraser Lake, British Columbia
Mouse Mountain
5.02.29 mi / 764 ft gainMouse Mountain is located in the Village of Fraser Lake, right behind Fraser Lake Elementary school. You really can't miss it while driving through Fraser Lake, it's the small mountain shaped like a mouse, with one big mound resembling the body, and a smaller mound resembling the head. A glorifie...Read more