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British Columbia

Looking for the best running 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 Running Spots in and near British Columbia

  • Denman Island, British Columbia

    Explore Fillongley Provincial Park

    4.0
    1.6 mi / 60 ft gain
    Fillongley 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...
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  • Tofino, British Columbia

    Take a Stroll at Mackenzie Beach

    5.0
    Head 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...
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  • Bowen Island, British Columbia

    Hike Mount Gardner on Bowen Island

    10.6 mi / 2358.9 ft gain
    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...
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  • Fraser Lake, British Columbia

    Mouse Mountain

    5.0
    2.29 mi / 764 ft gain
    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...
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  • Peachland, British Columbia

    Pincushion Hiking Trail

    2.19 mi / 712 ft gain
    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 ...
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