British Columbia
Looking for the best hiking 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 Hiking Spots in and near British Columbia
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Parksville, British Columbia
Explore Lasqueti Island
15.5 mi / 754.6 ft gainLasqueti Island is a beautiful island that covers about 75 square kilometres. It is one of the drier islands in the strait, and has some of the warmest waters too. The shores are dotted with arbutus trees, and feral sheep run wild through the woods. The lack of car ferry and direct utilities kee...Read more -
Rogers Pass, British Columbia
Camp at Hermit Meadows
4 mi / 2559.1 ft gainThe trail head is located between the Rogers Pass Discovery Center and the Tupper. It's a good idea to head into the Discovery Center first and book the campsites as they do require pre-booking to use, and the fines can be steep. Campfires are banned at this campsite as it is a fragile alpine eco...Read more -
Columbia-Shuswap, British Columbia
Giant Cedars Boardwalk
0.26 mi / 105 ft gainThe Giant Cedars Boardwalk is a great spot to stop along the Trans Canada Highway #1 and enjoy a short boardwalk trail through giant Cedars, some over 500 years old. The trail has some steps, but several benches along the way making it great for anyone. It's like a stroll through a forest in a...Read more -
Victoria, British Columbia
Galloping Goose Trail
36.14 mi / 1831 ft gainThe Galloping Goose Regional Trail connects downtown Victoria, Canada to the former town of Leechtown. Part of the Trans Canada Trail (which traverses the entire country) the Galloping Goose follows the path of the former Canadian National Railway passing through the communities of Sooke, Metchos...Read more -
Fernie, British Columbia
Hike through Mount Fernie Provincial Park
4.02.5 mi / 65.6 ft gainFernie is a well-known destination for outdoor rec activities, from resort skiing to backcountry touring to hiking and mountain biking. Going for a short winter hike might seem like the least exciting thing you could do, but as a break from the regular nine-to-five, it provides a perfect reconnec...Read more -
Bowen Island, British Columbia
Hike Mount Gardner on Bowen Island
10.6 mi / 2358.9 ft gainMount 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...Read more -
Fort Fraser, British Columbia
Cheslatta Falls
1.39 mi / 148 ft gainHead out on this 2.2-km loop trail near Bulkley-Nechako E, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and fishing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to vis...Read more -
Fraser Lake, British Columbia
Mouse Mountain
5.02.29 mi / 764 ft gainMouse 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...Read more -
Peachland, British Columbia
Pincushion Hiking Trail
2.19 mi / 712 ft gainPincushion 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 ...Read more