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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

    • Pemberton, British Columbia

      Mt. Currie Trail

      13 mi / 7867 ft gain
      Mt Currie is the giant mountain that sits above the village of Pemberton BC. It soars 7800 vertical feet from the valley floor to the summit in sheer cliffs. (The mountain itself is 8517ft high.) Before 2014, the only way to reach the summit was to bushwack the entire 7800ft climb (we did this t...
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    • Field, British Columbia

      Backpack Burgess Pass to the Iceline to Takakkaw Falls

      5.0
      42.3 mi
      This hike begins at a trailhead 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Field, B.C., Canada. When heading west on the Trans Canada Highway towards Field, turn right 1.5 km before Field onto a small dirt road. Immediately turn left and continue driving straight for 500 m (0.3 mi) to a small open area for parking at ...
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    • Fanny Bay, British Columbia

      Rosewall Creek Falls

      4.3
      3.84 mi / 515 ft gain
      Starting at the Rosewall Creek Provincial Park parking lot you take the trail upstream of the creek passing under the inland island highway bridge. This trail eventually leads out of the provincial park boundary, but don't worry you haven't gone too far. It is about a 7 km roundtrip hike and the...
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    • Maple Ridge, British Columbia

      Hike the East-West Canyon Loop

      8.1 mi / 1640.4 ft gain
      Park your car in the Gold Creek Parking lot ( at the end of the dirt road), and look for a yellow gate at the far end of the parking lot. This will be the East Canyon trail.The first part of the trail winds through the forest and you emerge on an old logging road. Follow this road along with the ...
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    • Kelowna, British Columbia

      Hike to Crawford Falls

      4.0
      2.5 mi / 200 ft gain
      Park in the cul-de-sac at Canyon Falls Court - Make sure you park in a spot you are allowed to park in, and don't block any driveways! Hike out to the sign for crawford falls, and head down into the canyon. Once you hit the creek, turn left and walk up along the creek towards the falls. You will ...
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    • Fraser-Fort George G, British Columbia

      Hike to War Falls

      4.8
      0.51 mi / 233 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Hope, British Columbia

      Explore the Ladner Creek Trestle

      0.6 mi / 656.2 ft gain
      Located just off the Coquihalla Hwy about 30km east of Hope, BC is Ladner Creek.  Use the Portia Exit #202 if you are coming from the West to do a u-turn just after crossing over the creek.Coming back from the East, you want to pull off the highway immediately before crossing the bridge.  After e...
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    • Sooke, British Columbia

      Hike Mount Manuel Quimper

      The Sooke Hills is a geographic region of low hills with elevations between 350m (Mt. Wells) to a high of 682m (Mt. Empress), located in the area bounded on three sides by Highway 1 to the east, Highway 14 to the south and the Sooke River to the west. Though heavily logged 100+ years ago, in the ...
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    • Maple Ridge, British Columbia

      Paddle Golden Ears Park's Alouette Lake

      5.0
      About one hour outside of Vancouver, Golden Ears Provincial Park is a great escape for hiking and paddling opportunities. The massive drive-in campgrounds are usually full for most of the summer, but deep into the lake's wilderness are marine spots for backcountry camping. Get your backcountry pe...
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    • Tofino, British Columbia

      Watch the Sunset Overlooking Cox Bay

      5.0
      1.9 mi
      Cox Bay is best known for its surf, but for an incredible view with minimal effort, scramble your way through the forested hills on the southern end of beach to let sunset soak in. From the northern end of the beach near the parking lots/access trail, walk 1.5km south until the beach turns into f...
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    • Fraser-Fort George H, British Columbia

      Hike to Overlander Falls

      4.5
      0.6 mi / 150 ft gain
      Once you get to the pull out and head down the trail it is a 500m downhill walk to the lookout point of Overlander Falls. The waterfall is 10m (33ft) tall and 30m (98ft) wide. On a clear day you can see tall mountains around you and if you look down stream away from the falls it is just as beauti...
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    • Hope, British Columbia

      Hike to Eaton Lake

      5.0
      From Exit 68, follow Silver Skagit Road 16km until you reach a sign for Eaton Lake Trail and Eaton Lake Forestry Campsite on the left. There is parking for a few cars a short distance past the campsites where you will find the start of the trailhead on your left. From here, the trail climbs steep...
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    • East Kootenay G, British Columbia

      Backpack the Rockwall Trail

      68 mi / 8530 ft gain
      The Rockwall trail is a famous 3-5 day trek in Kootenay National Park. We started from the North and camped at Helmet Falls our first night, and then continued south and exited out Floe Lake. I would recommend this direction for a backpack, and the opposite direction for a trail run (it's about ...
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    • Whistler, British Columbia

      Hike to Rainbow Lake

      5.0
      9.9 mi / 2788.7 ft gain
      With a low elevation to start you'll be greeted with a mossy canopy of luscious wilderness. As you venture deeper through the trail you can notice the wilderness progress to a sub-alpine climate and here you'll be pleasantly surprised by snow tipped pines & surroundings. The Rainbow Trail is ...
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    • North Vancouver, British Columbia

      Snowshoe Grouse Mountain

      4.7
      2.7 mi / 705 ft gain
      A 25 minute drive outside of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is a great escape from the city for a myriad of winter activities. If you can swallow the pricey ticket for the gondola ride and accompanying activities at the top, you’ll be welcomed by spectacular views with relatively little effort. Whet...
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    • Duncan, British Columbia

      Hike Mount Prevost

      3.0
      6.5 mi / 2473.8 ft gain
      Mt Prevost is a local favourite for hikers, mountain bikers and if you can believe even hang gliders. Most people know it for the large war memorial tower that is perched on the cliff edge, standing guard over the valley below.The big draw of Mt Prevost is easy access to a significant distance an...
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