Mayne Island, British Columbia
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Top Photography Spots in and near Mayne Island
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Bellingham, Washington
Whatcom Falls
0.13 mi / 20 ft gainWhatcom Falls is easily accessible within Whatcom Falls Park. It is less than a 2 minute walk from the parking lot to the bridge overlooking Whatcom Falls. This is a nice place to checkout with good company if you don't have a lot of time to enjoy the fresh air.Read more -
Anmore, British Columbia
Backpack the Dilly Dally Loop
15.5 mi / 3800 ft gainThis hike begins near the parking lot of Buntzen Lake. The trailhead will read "Halvor Lunden Trail,” named after the man who made it. This part of the trail is well marked, however as you continue along the loop it gets less and less worn, making things more difficult, but also more natural.The ...Read more -
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Scramble Down to Nanaimo's Hidden Cove
Firstly, use google maps to take you to Stephenson Rd in Nanaimo. About a mile down, the road forks, follow the left road (It says no exit, but the road just ends at a property so you will need to turn around to get back out). Continue down the road another half mile or so and you will see a smal...Read more -
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Hike Mount Seymour to First Peak
4.0The elevation gain to first peak is approximately 451m and is about 9km.There are several ways to get to the top, each trail is marked well. One way is to follow the ski run up to brockton point and then take the turn off to Mount Seymour. Do not follow the Elsay Lake trail as it's signifciantly ...Read more -
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Hike and Camp on Mt. Seymour
From the end of the parking lot next to the BC Parks sign board, walk towards the ski run and follow it uphill to a green sign on the left. The first trail goes to Dog Mountain, another scenic and shorter hike then Mount Seymour. Instead, follow the trail that heads uphill and parallel to the ski...Read more -
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Snowshoe Dog Mountain
2.7 mi / 328.1 ft gainA perfect way to get outside before or after work. Dog mountain is an easily accessible snowshoe trail that takes you up to the short peak from the Mt. Seymour parking lot. This is a perfect spot for sunrise or sunset photography, and you can catch great 360 views from the top. Start at the BC Pa...Read more -
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Hike to Mystery Lake
4.03.1 mi / 492.1 ft gainFrom the Mt. Seymour ski area parking lot, head towards the Mystery Peak Express. Once you have passed the base of the Mystery Peak Express, you will continue up the trail to your left (right goes to dog mountain, straight to the 3 peaks of Seymour). Follow the trail all the way up to the lake. T...Read more -
Anmore, British Columbia
Hike Lake Buntzen
4.5Buntzen Lake is located in a beautiful recreation area just north of Port Moody. Although the lake is man-made and maintained by BC Hydro, the surrounding area is full of forests, nice beach areas, and many trails for hiking including the Buntzen Lake Trail, which loops around the lake.Beginning ...Read more -
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Catch a Sunset at Sugarloaf Mountain
You can easily put Sugarloaf Mountain Park into your GPS when in Nanaimo, but lets, just say you have an old school map. First make your way from the Island Highway onto Departure Bay Rd. Just before you get to Hammond Bay Rd turn onto Little John Way and take your first left, then take your firs...Read more -
Anacortes, Washington
Pacific NW Trail in Deception Pass State Park
5.02.12 mi / 259 ft gainStarting from the Rosario Beach parking lot, the trail heads out past a large recreation area for families and into a wooded area leading up to Rosario Head. At this point in the trail there are beaches on either side that provide a great opportunity to explore some tidal pools. If you choose to...Read more -
Coquitlam, British Columbia
Hike to Sawblade Falls
3.9To reach the trailhead, follow Harper Road until you reach the Port Coquitlam Gun Club, then park along the side of the road. Walk past the yellow gate and take the first trail to your left. About 10 minutes down the trail, you will reach a gravel logging road. Take an immediate left down the pat...Read more -
Coquitlam, British Columbia
Hike to Woodland Falls
4.5Important: if you are planning on bringing a dog, and they are skittish around loud noises make sure to keep them leashed. This trail is beside the gun club and can spook dogs. You stop hearing the guns once you reach the powerline roadTo reach the trailhead, follow Harper Road until you reach th...Read more -
Oak Harbor, Washington
Camp & Hike at the Deception Pass Headlands
5.05 miTHE TRAIL: On the north side of the bridge, you'll come across Rosario Rd. Take this down to the Bowman Bay parking lot and your trailhead begins here. Take a moment to walk out on the fishing pier or watch what people are catching before you continue south on the trail towards Lottie Bay/Lightho...Read more -
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Snowshoe Mt. Seymour to Tim Jones Peak
5.6 mi / 1607.6 ft gainYou'll see traction of all sorts in the Mt. Seymour area during Winter months, including: yak tracks, microspikes, crampons, snowshoes, skis (with and without skins), and my personal favourite, the magic carpet.The Mt. Seymour trail parallels the Seymour downhill ski area. It follows up and over...Read more -
Oak Harbor, Washington
Photograph the Deception Pass Bridge
4.5Once you've parked your car, there is a $10 fee which can be paid at the station right next to the bridge unless you have a Discover Pass. From there, you can either go down the stairs to the beach or continue to walk across. Towards the middle, there are some stairs to get down and take some pho...Read more -
Bow, Washington
North Butte via Chuckanut Trail
1.07.71 mi / 2047 ft gainThe HikeThe hike there isn't short, has several steep sections, and ends at the top of the mountain. There are cliff warnings at the top, so be careful as you explore the view! The steepest portions are at the beginning and right at the end. The trail is very well maintained (because it is so pop...Read more