Nanoose Bay, British Columbia
Looking for the best photography in Nanoose Bay? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Nanoose Bay. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Photography Spots in and near Nanoose Bay
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West Vancouver, British Columbia
Hiking the Howe Sound Crest Trail
18 mi / 6000 ft gainDistance: 18 miles / 29 kms.Duration: 1 - 3 DaysElevation Gain: 6000 ft. / 1800 m.Magnesia Meadows: 49.483708, -123.190377The Howe Sound Crest Trail (HSCT) is one of the most epic hiking trips one can do in the Vancouver area. The trail is entirely located within the Cypress Mountain Provincial P...Read more -
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Snowshoe to St. Mark's Summit
1.08 mi / 1500 ft gainIf you are looking for the perfect snowshoe adventure you've found the right place. St. Marks is located on Cypress Mountain. It is more difficult than the nearby Hollyburn, and sometimes inaccessible due to heavy snow. For those two reasons makes it the most secluded hike just minutes from downt...Read more -
Honeymoon Bay, British Columbia
Hike Castle Grove of the Upper Walbran River Valley
3.2 miThe opportunity to travel deep into a region where ancient forests still stand, telling their story of centuries past, can't be overlooked. One of the last remaining areas of such beauty and rarity still exists deep in the heart of the southern interior on Vancouver Island. This spot is known as ...Read more -
Port Renfrew, British Columbia
Hiking through the Avatar Grove
To get to the Avatar Grove, drive to Port Renfrew along West Coast highway 14. Turn right onto Deering Rd and cross the long bridge over the San Juan River. Stay right at the next Y intersection, and then left at the T intersection. At the next Y keep left and cross a tall bridge over the crys...Read more -
Duncan, British Columbia
Explore the Kinsol Trestle
4.01.6 miThe Kinsol Trestle is a highlight of the Cowichan Valley Trail, which travels from Shawnigan Lake to Lake Cowichan and then onward to Duncan. The trestle is easily reached via a 1.3km, wheelchair accessible section of the CVT from the trailhead on Renfew Road. Originally built in 1911 for the r...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 -
Port Renfrew, British Columbia
Hike to the Red Creek Fir
I’m blessed with a husband who is crazy enough to agree to my endless adventures! When I suggested we go find the tallest Douglas Fir Tree in the world, and we happened to be in the area, my husband again said, “why not!”For anyone who just has to see it for themselves, here’s some directions:Fo...Read more -
Vancouver, British Columbia
Photograph the Lions Gate Bridge
3.7Park at the parking lot at Prospect point in Stanley Park to begin your photography adventure. The first photo opp is from the walkway on the Lions Gate, at about the middle of the bridge and looking to the left towards the Seawall. This is the perfect sunset spot.Once it gets dark, head to the b...Read more -
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Hike Up Brothers Creek Loop
4.3 mi / 1312.3 ft gainThe directions to get to this location are a bit scattered as you need to weave through the upper streets of the British Properties. Driving Instructions If you are coming along Highway #1, take the Taylor Way exit and turn right (coming from the east) or left (coming from the west) onto Taylor W...Read more -
Port Renfrew, British Columbia
Backpacking the West Coast Trail
5.0The trail requires a permit from May 1 - September 16. All other dates have restrictions. Check Parks Canada website for more details.You can start from the north or south end of the trail. There are buses provided by the Pacific Rim National Park that will shuttle you back to your car or to the ...Read more -
Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Hike Up Reginald Hill
1.2 mi / 771 ft gainFrom the Fulford ferry terminal, turn left onto Morningside Drive and follow the road to the end, where you’ll find a small area to park your car. From here, head up towards the subdivision and keep an eye out for the trail marker on your left, located 100m past the gate into Reginald Hills Estat...Read more -
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Explore the Capilano Suspension Bridge
3.8This is a great place to visit to get a feeling for the outdoors of Canada. The bridge is a little scary when a lot of people are walking across, but it is well worth the look.Measuring 140 m (460 ft) long, the bridge crosses over the Capilano River in the District of North Vancouver, British Col...Read more -
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Photograph the Cleveland Dam
4.0Once you park in the parking lot near the dam, its fairly easy to tell where it is, and how to get there. The awesome spillway looks like one of the worlds most dangerous slides, (don't slide down it), and Capilano Lake and the peaks of the Lions make for a great backdrop in North Vancouver. Ph...Read more