British Columbia
Explore the lush rainforests, vast mountain ranges, and wild backcountry of British Columbia. Whether you're skiing along the Powder Highway, climbing in the Bugaboos, or venturing into the endless and untamed landscapes of Northern BC, there are adventures to be found everywhere.
Top Spots in and near British Columbia
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Columbia-Shuswap B, British Columbia
Hike to Broken Bridge Falls
1.03.1 mi / 82 ft gainTo get to Broken Bridge Trail head follow the switched back road of Meadows in the Sky Pkwy up through Mt Revelstoke National Park. Make sure to get a trail brochure at the park gate this will help as the directions are easier to understand while reading the map on the brochure. Make your way up ...Read more -
View Royal, British Columbia
Thetis Lake Loop
4.82.74 mi / 476 ft gainTake Highway 1 west from Victoria. Turn onto Exit 10 (View Royal/Colwood) and continue on the Island Highway. Turn right at Six Mile Road, which leads straight to Thetis Lake Regional Park. Note that this park is also accessible by bike via the Galloping Goose Trail. With minimal elevation (~60...Read more -
Fraser Valley D, British Columbia
Explore Bridal Veil Falls in Chilliwack
4.00.5 mi / 164 ft gainLocated only a short distance from the Trans-Canada highway is the Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park. The park is a great area for a picnic lunch, but the highlight of the park is the almost 200 ft. (60 meter) waterfall. The location of the park and the duration of the hike to the waterfall make ...Read more -
Penny, British Columbia
Visit Upper Morkill Falls
4.00.19 mi / 115 ft gainAs soon as you park in the small gravel parking lot (see directions below for details) you will be able to hear the thunderous sound of the Upper Morkill Falls. It is the most impressive waterfall in the Robson Valley and with good reason. The viewpoint brings you right to the top of Upper Morkil...Read more -
Fraser-Fort George G, British Columbia
Hike to War Falls
4.80.51 mi / 233 ft gainThe hike down to the main waterfall (War Falls) is a short one, and it's downhill most of the way. War Falls trail skirts along the McLeod River, which flows from War Lake. There are a couple of viewpoints along the trail to take in the smaller waterfalls along the river. The end of the trail get...Read more -
Kitimat-Stikine A, British Columbia
Bear Glacier
There is no hiking involved to view this magnificent glacier en route to Stewart BC via Highway 37A. Bear River pass was once filled with ice, and in the 1940's Bear Glacier began its retreat. Strohn Lake formed once the glacier retreated enough. Getting to the base of Bear Glacier is possibl...Read more -
Quesnel, British Columbia
Photograph Sunrise at Pinnacles Provincial Park
3.01.2 miLocated just west of Quesnel, Pinnacles Provincial Park is a great place to go for a short walk to a beautiful viewpoint. Park at the entrance of the park and follow the path towards the view points. The park overlooks Baker Creek and the town of Quesnel. Excerpt from BC Parks site: "Pinnacles Pr...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 -
Comox-Strathcona C, British Columbia
Lake Helen Mackenzie Loop
5.05.32 mi / 607 ft gainThe trail head starts at the Raven Lodge parking lot on Nordic Drive. Once at the trail head, follow the trail and turn right on the Hellen Mackenzie/ Battleship Lake trail loop. This boardwalk/ dirt trail will take you around beautiful meadows filled with blueberries (in the fall season), stream...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 -
Mount Waddington D, British Columbia
Kayak Camp Telegraph Cove, Johnstone Strait, and Broughton Archipelago
4.0Starting in Telegraph Cove, a small former mill town now turned charming tourist destination, you can easily set out into the Broughton Archipelago Marine Park. BC's largest Marine Park has hundreds of islands dotting the waters that range from a small rocky bluff to a densely forest island with ...Read more -
Egmont, British Columbia
Kayak the Miller Islet
The coast of British Columbia defies description. It is a wonderland of natural treasures both living and geological, and the vast majority of it is only accessible by water or seaplane. The Miller Islet at the entrance to the glacier-carved Jervis Inlet is both a harbor seal and seabird colony a...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Paddling the River of Golden Dreams
4.0Whistler is better known for the winter activities, but in summer months, with the famous mountains towering above you, the weather is so warm. Nothing beats cooling off on top of or in the water. This paddle is a picturesque, great way to experience something different in the ski capital.The pad...Read more -
Clearwater, British Columbia
Moul falls
5.03.49 mi / 817 ft gainThis hike follows a well groomed trail that meanders through the forest. At 5.4 km it was well worth every step. The vegetation slowly changes, you'll know when you're getting close! Once you approach the viewing point the trail continues down the left side of the hill and leads you into the rive...Read more -
Prince George, British Columbia
Ridgeview Lake Loop
4.02.38 mi / 246 ft gainStarting at the Eskers Provinicial Park parking area, walk along the trail past the marsh view point and continue on until you cross a small bridge and see a Park Map. Turn left walking along Ridgeview Lake. There are interpretive signs on the trail explaining the types of plants and trees in the...Read more -
Squamish, British Columbia
Al's Habrich Trail
3.06.6 mi / 3924 ft gainWe arrived at the Sea to Sky Gondola in the early morning and rode up to the top in the gondola to where the trailhead was. Once at the top there was a gift shop and a suspension bridge with a wooden viewing platform. The trail goes to the left of the complex down an old logging road. It is well ...Read more