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    • Britannia Beach, British Columbia

      Rock Climb at Seal Cove

      From the Britannia Beach parking lot walk north. There is a well established trail along the West side of the highway. Walk roughly 400 metres North and you will find a steep trail leading towards the ocean. You'll quickly come to a small boulder field, cross cautiously and follow the cairns. Fr...
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    • Britannia Beach, British Columbia

      Hike and Climb the Chief

      4.5
      6.8 mi / 1968.5 ft gain
      If you are hiking this spot, you can do so even as a beginner so long as you have a good fitness level. I’ve seen people do this in jeans and dress shoes, although they are crazy. Wear some hikers and prepare to get your sweat on. There are three peaks, first is the most popular, second has the b...
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    • Britannia Beach, British Columbia

      Hike BC's Shannon Falls

      4.0
      0.3 mi
      Towering above Howe Sound in Squamish, British Columbia, at 335 meters, Shannon Falls is BC's third largest waterfall, with two hiking loops for both beginner and intermediate hikers.  The first of the two trails is approximately 350 meters in length and allows for a birds-eye view of the Falls, ...
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    • Sea to Sky Gondola, British Columbia

      Scramble Sky Pilot

      4.0
      10 mi / 3800 ft gain
      Sky Pilot Mountain is the highest peak past Stawamus Chief, Squamish's famous vertical rock face. Luckily, the rock just beyond the Chief is just as beautiful and reliable for climbers, hikers, and scramblers looking to stretch their legs and challenge their vertigo limits on an exposed, thrillin...
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    • Squamish, British Columbia

      Hike Al's Habrich Trail

      3.0
      7.4 mi / 3130 ft gain
      We 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 ...
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    • Squamish, British Columbia

      Snowshoe Al's Habrich Trail

      3.7 mi / 1312.3 ft gain
      Strap on your snowshoes and head up to the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, about a 45 minute drive from Vancouver. You can either take the gondola up (~$40), or hike up the Sea to Sky Summit trail that begins near the parking lot to the chief to get to the trailhead for Al's Habrich. If doing the...
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    • Squamish, British Columbia

      Boulder at the Stawamus Chief

      There's so much climbing to be done here -- sport, trad, bouldering! If you're bouldering, it is always shady and cool so bring a light jacket. Most popular season to climb here is in the summer. *If you're visiting from out of town...Need to rent a crash pad or two?There are a few outdoor stores...
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    • Squamish-Lillooet D, British Columbia

      Camp at Porteau Cove Provincial Park

      3.0
      Porteau Cove Provincial Park is located 38 km outside of Vancouver just off the Sea-to-Sky highway between Lion’s Bay and Squamish. The park is open year-round for day visits and camping. Porteau Cove Provincial Park is located in the most southerly fjord in North America. The park overlooks Ho...
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    • Squamish, British Columbia

      Hike the First Peak of the Stawamus Chief

      2.5 mi / 1600 ft gain
      Just a short drive up the Sea to Sky Highway is one of my favorite hikes near Vancouver. There are two options; the hike to first peak, or the hike to second and third peak. First Peak brings you to an epic view over Sqawmish, the Sea to Sky, and the Pacific Ocean. It is a perfect hike for those ...
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    • Squamish, British Columbia

      Hike Second and Third Peak of Stawamus Chief

      4 mi / 2000 ft gain
      Just a short drive up the Sea to Sky Highway is one of my favorite hikes near Vancouver. There are two options; the hike to first peak or the hike to second and third peak. Second Peak brings you to an epic view over Sqawmish, the first peak of the Chief, the Sea to Sky Highway, and the Pacific O...
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    • Squamish-Lillooet D, British Columbia

      Hike to Deeks Lake

      3.0
      7.5 mi / 3280.8 ft gain
      Begin 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...
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    • Squamish, British Columbia

      Backpack to Lake Lovely Water

      3.7
      6.24 mi / 3714 ft gain
      This adventure is one of the best kept secrets in the Whistler area, let alone, British Columbia. The trailhead for Lake Lovely Water is located on the west side of the Squamish River. There is no road access to the trailhead so you need to cross the river via boat. Make reservations with the jet...
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    • Squamish, British Columbia

      Bike "Meadow of the Grizzly"

      9.9 mi / 2834.6 ft gain
      This is a big climb. Be warned. The easiest option is to drive past Quest University in Squamish up Mamquam Road to the Half Nelson trail exit (this is the second parking area up the road). From there, you can either ride up the road to the left, or take the legacy climbing trail until you get to...
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    • Lions Bay, British Columbia

      Hike Mt. Brunswick

      5.0
      8.75 mi / 5100 ft gain
      Driving north from Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway (HWY 99) turn off at Lions Bay exit and park at the end of Sunset Dr.N 49.470653225392105, -123.23479324579239 WThe trail begins on a gravel service road which winds up for 30 minutes. Take a left at the fork where a sign on the tree reads...
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    • Lions Bay, British Columbia

      Scramble to the Summit of the West Lion via the Binkert Trail

      5.0
      10 mi / 5400 ft gain
      Find parking in a small gravel lot and be careful to park to the left of the sign, as cars do get towed in this area. Cross through the yellow road gate and begin by ascending the gravel road that provides moderate switchbacks before reaching a junction with the Mount Harvey trail, and keep right...
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    • Whistler, British Columbia

      Hike to Elfin Lakes, BC

      4.7
      13.7 mi / 1968.5 ft gain
      To access the trail head you will have to drive a few kilometres up a pretty beat up service road, so SUV's and 4x4 are a must but it can be done in a regular car if you take it easy. Lots of pot holes and loose rocks.The hike to Elfin Lakes might be 11km each way, but it is not very steep and is...
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