British Columbia

Eagle 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 ...

The Galloping Goose Regional Trail connects downtown Victoria, Canada to the former town of Leechtown. Part of the Trans Canada Trail (which traverses the entire country) the Galloping Goose follows the path of the former Canadian National Railway passing through the communities of Sooke, Metchos...

The trail head is located between the Rogers Pass Discovery Center and the Tupper. It's a good idea to head into the Discovery Center first and book the campsites as they do require pre-booking to use, and the fines can be steep. Campfires are banned at this campsite as it is a fragile alpine eco...

Fernie is a well-known destination for outdoor rec activities, from resort skiing to backcountry touring to hiking and mountain biking. Going for a short winter hike might seem like the least exciting thing you could do, but as a break from the regular nine-to-five, it provides a perfect reconnec...

The Giant Cedars Boardwalk is a great spot to stop along the Trans Canada Highway #1 and enjoy a short boardwalk trail through giant Cedars, some over 500 years old.   The trail has some steps, but several benches along the way making it great for anyone. It's like a stroll through a forest in a...

The hike starts and finishes at the same location as the Joffre lake trail. You'll need to hike to the third lake where where you'll turn off in a SW direction through the valley just before reaching the helipad close to the campground From there, there'll be a trail all the way to the ridge at t...

The trailhead is located just off the Cypress Mountain lodge. It winds past old growth forest, and the Yew Lake Meadows. After passing these features the trail turns into a series of switchbacks, gaining the elevation in the last 850m of trail. Before you know it you are rewarded with a beautif...

Mouse 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...

Mount Gardner is the highest point on Bowen Island. I love visiting Bowen. It is a 20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay but feels a world’s away from the city.  I climbed to the top of Mount Gardner a few years ago during the summer, but had yet to do it in the winter. I was excited to see wha...

The Boulder Creek Dam is located approximately 21.5 kms east of Atlin along the Surprise Lake Road. Turn left just before Boulder Creek and head up the road for another 4 kms. The road is an excellent route for walking or biking - it can be driven, but a high-clearance four-wheel drive vehicle is...

"Dakota 576" was a Royal Air Force C-47 which crashed in thick forest after running out of fuel during a training mission on April 19, 1944. The two pilots were killed, but the wireless operator miraculously survived.  This trail begins at a very steep and overgrown paved road just before you re...

Pincushion Hiking Trail near Peachland, British Columbia offers up gorgeous view at the end of the trail. Make sure you're ready for a workout, it’s quite a hike, especially in the warmer seasons. There is a big incline at the beginning of the hike, but once you get closer to the top the incline ...

Head out on this 2.2-km loop trail near Bulkley-Nechako E, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and fishing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to vis...