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    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

    • Fraser Valley E, British Columbia

      Hike to Lindeman & Greendrop Lakes

      4.4
      6.89 mi / 1240 ft gain
      You start the trail in a newly created parking lot (outhouses as well). Follow along the trail, and within a short distance from the parking lot you will come to a fork. Take the left trail (right goes to Flora Lake). This part of the trail is fairly flat with some nice scenery. You will follow t...
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    • Hope, British Columbia

      Cycle the Kettle Valley Rail-Trail

      4.0
      Top 10 Areas of Interest - from West to East (1) Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park(2) Red Ochre cliffs in the Tulameen(3) Trout Creek Trestle & The Kettle Valley Steam Train(4) Penticton's Munson Mountain & the Naramata Bench(5) The Little & Big Tunnel above Naramata(6) Myra-Bellevue ...
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    • North Vancouver, British Columbia

      Hike Dog Mountain, BC

      4.2
      3.1 mi / 150 ft gain
      The trail begins in the furthest northwest corner of the parking lot, by a big trail map. The start of the trail is gradual and meanders through the forest. The trail then begins to become more technical and requires scrambling over rocks and up areas with roots. Although this hike has minimal ga...
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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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    • Squamish-Lillooet D, British Columbia

      Hike to Watersprite Lake

      5.0
      8.9 mi / 2772.3 ft gain
      The trailhead starts at an old service road and follows it for around 3 km until the trail turns left, off the old service road. Watch for flagging tape as this turn is often missed. Once off the service road, the trail immediately goes down and winds through a meadow with beautiful lakes and ama...
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    • Alberni-Clayoquot C, British Columbia

      Hike to the Ahousat (Flores Island) Warm Springs

      7.5 mi
      A 1-hour boat ride north of Tofino, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, is one of the Clayoquot Sound region’s biggest attractions: Hot Springs Cove in Maquinna Marine Provincial Park. Drawn by the prospect of soaking in 50 C / 122 F natural hot mineral springs surrounded by coastal rainforest...
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    • West Vancouver, British Columbia

      Hike Up Brothers Creek Loop

      4.3 mi / 1312.3 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • North Vancouver, British Columbia

      Kayak Deep Cove

      4.8
      Only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Deep Cove is a great place to paddle in tranquil ocean waters. You can rent ocean kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards from Deep Cove Kayak.The bay in front of the community is one of the few in Indian Arm that has both a sheltering shape and the shal...
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    • Whistler, British Columbia

      Hike the Cheakamus Lake Trail

      3.5
      8.7 mi
      Cheakamus Lake is tucked in behind Whistler Mountain. If you've hike the Musical Bumps trail, or any of the paths off the peak of Whistler, chances are you saw a huge turquoise lake below you. This is Cheakamus Lake.From Whistler Village, drive south on HWY99 to the stop lights at Function Juncti...
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    • Maple Ridge, British Columbia

      Summit Golden Ears

      4.5
      14.9 mi / 5039.4 ft gain
      Day 1 Starting from the Golden Ears parking lot, your journey begins up a relatively small incline passing two bridges and entering the forest. Continue through the forest passing small cliffs and revealing some views of what you are going to climb the next day. Your estimated time it should take...
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    • Whistler, British Columbia

      Summit Black Tusk in Garabaldi Provincial Park

      5.0
      19 mi / 5708.7 ft gain
      This is a very challenging trail! If you are going to carry in a backpack for an overnight hike, you should have a good level of fitness. For a day hike, the trail is nearly 30km long, so still a good level of fitness is required. The trail isn’t technically challenging, but it is up in the alpin...
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    • Hope, British Columbia

      Hike the Kettle Valley Trail through the Othello Tunnels

      3.0
      3.4 mi / 300 ft gain
      This 5.5km loop family-friendly hike is highly accessible and an easy jaunt into the beautiful Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park. Just two hours from Vancouver, the loop hike will take you up and down through some lush forest towards the beautiful old railway tunnels which were built in the early...
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    • Fraser Valley F, British Columbia

      Hike to Cascade Falls, British Columbia

      4.8
      0.5 mi / 131.2 ft gain
      When you get to the parking lot go past the access gate and follow the very well maintained trail. The hike to the viewing platform is all uphill, but short. After a couple minutes you will reach wooden stairs that take you to a viewing platform as well as to the suspension bridge where you can c...
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    • Fraser Valley E, British Columbia

      Hike Mount Cheam

      5.0
      Even at the parking lot, there is a stunning view of Lady Peak and Mount Cheam. Walk towards the big pile of logs and towards the old logging road. You will also see an outhouse – this will be your one and only time to use a toilet, so go now. The road continues for about 15 min. before reaching ...
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    • Coquitlam, British Columbia

      Hike to Woodland Falls

      4.5
      Important: if you are planning on bringing a dog, and they are skittish around loud noises make sure to keep them leashed. This trail is beside the gun club and can spook dogs. You stop hearing the guns once you reach the powerline roadTo reach the trailhead, follow Harper Road until you reach th...
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    • North Vancouver, British Columbia

      Hike Quarry Rock

      3.8
      2.4 mi / 328.1 ft gain
      Deep Cove is a cozy little town located at the base of Mt. Seymour, lying on the shores of the Indian Arm which is a branch of the Burrard Inlet in North Vancouver.  In autumn, the tree-lined streets glow orange in the sunlight and the sailboats, kayakers and paddleboarders fill the harbour with ...
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