Kaila WaltonExplorer

This waterfall is a pretty stellar sight. Located in one part of Strathcona Provincial Park, it plunges about 90 feet from a small slot canyon into a wide deep canyon. From the view point you can feel the mist from the waterfall on your face. For a different perspective, there is a small trail just before the viewing platform that leads up to a different viewing area of the waterfall. From that...

Greer Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall in any season and a great half day adventure for anyone. Its a picture perfect area in the boreal forest of Northern BC, and a nice little swimming hole to cool off before hiking back up to your vehicle. To get to Greer Creek falls from Prince George head West on Highway 16 to Vanderhoof. Once in Vanderhoof turn left onto Kenney Dam Road heading west,...

The Ancient Forest Recreational Park 1 hour east of Prince George BC is a one of a kind forest and soon to be a BC Provincial Park. It is home to a unique inland wet-temperate rain forest. The Ancient Forest is approximately 800km (497miles) away from the Pacific Ocean. Some of the trees in the park are 800-2000 years old. The best part about the park is how much it feels like being on the wes...

Kinuseo Falls is located in Monkman Provincial Park just south of Tumbler Ridge in Northern British Columbia. This waterfall is the largest one in the park. Believe it or not, Kinuseo Falls is also taller than Niagara falls in Ontario by about 9 metres. Kinuseo Falls, on the Murray River, is situated 65 kilometres by road south of Tumbler Ridge. To reach the falls follow the Heritage Highway (B...

Nesbitts Knee Falls is a beautiful and large plunge waterfall. It is an easy trek to get to with 40 metres of elevation gain at the beginning of the trail and then it levels out for the rest of the walk while it follows Waterfall Creek upstream to the waterfall. There is a wooden bench near the end of the trail that has a great view of the waterfall, and its a perfect spot to relax and take som...

The Salmon Glacier, which is the fifth largest glacier in Canada, is a reminder of the great age of glaciers. It is a spectacular sight in almost any weather conditions, as long as the clouds aren't low in the valley blocking the view of the glacier.  There is a self guided auto tour with stops along the drive to the glacier, if you want the brochure for it be sure to stop at the visitor centre...

This park is a great stop right on the side of highway 4 heading to or from the Tofino area. If you are heading to Tofino on Vancouver Island, this park is hard to miss. There are signs for it and easy parking on the side of the highway. There are two loop trails on either side of the highway, and they are quite easy with self guided information about whats in the park, along the trails. Smoki...

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 beautiful as the falls. In the winter and early spring you can get to the falls but I would recommend wear...

You can see the waterfall up high cascading down to the ground from where you park. Once you get to the trailhead and park on the side of the road, follow the trail toward the waterfall. The trail is a bit rough in spots with lots of roots, so be careful where you step. On the way to the falls, the forest is full of trees covered in moss and ferns everywhere. It is a magical site!It shouldn't t...

This is an easy 3 km or so hike that you can meander along and enjoy the lush greenery and the two waterfalls. The lower waterfalls is best viewed in the spring or winter. When summer comes the river gets lower and in turn that waterfall gets hard to see. Although, when the water levels are low you can walk down to the lower waterfall (the second bridge) and there is a crystal clear pool perfec...

As 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 Morkill Falls where it feels as though you can almost touch it. The waterfall is so loud that you have to ...

Bijoux Falls is a lovely tiered waterfall right along side highway 97N. It's a great place to stop and take a break to stretch the legs no matter which direction you are heading. This provincial park, nestled among the western edge of the Canadian Rockies, has a fair amount of parking and no hiking involved, unless you want to see the upper section of the waterfall. To get to the upper section ...

Alexandra Falls is one of two large waterfalls located within Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park on the Hay River. The other waterfall in the park is Louise Falls. The waterfall plunges 105 feet over a limestone ridge and it is quite a sight to behold especially during the spring when it is in full flow. At the entrance of the Alexandra Falls is a large RV friendly parking lot and a day use are...

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 possible if you have your own kayak or canoe, otherwise you can view it from the big pull outs on the side ...

Located 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 Provincial Park protects a very unique formation of hoodoos. These hoodoos began their formation 12 mi...

Powder King is approximately 2 hours, or 200km (124miles) North of Prince George, BC, Canada and Grande Prairie, Alberta is 384km (238miles) Southeast.Once you get to Powder King there is no cell phone service or access to WIFI, which makes it awesome as there are no distractions, just you, the mountains, and your friends.PK is open Thursday to Sunday every week during the winter season. You c...

The parking lot for the trail is just outside of Prince Rupert and right off of Highway 16W.This hike is an easy hike, with some hills, through a beautiful coastal rainforest. The viewing platform for Butze Rapids is 1.8km from the parking lot and then you can either choose to turn around and go back, or continue on the loop.Depending on the season you go you will see different kinds of flora a...

Chasm Ecological Reserve, or Provincial Park is one of those places you have to see for yourself. Some call it the Grand Canyon of British Columbia and its easy to see why once there.This park is the perfect spot to get out for a good stretch on a road trip heading north or south and for the avid photographer. It provides quite the dramatic backdrop, especially if you happen to be there for sun...

Once you are at the trailhead, the hike to the falls is relatively short. The first section of the trail is a bit overgrown with devils club. I would recommend wearing pants and not shorts. There is a steep hill at the beginning, with a rope for assistance and then the trail quickly levels out. The last bit of the walk is absolutely beautiful. The whole forest is covered with moss as if it were...

This hike already starts in the alpine, but still gains a decent amount of elevation. While hiking on the trail you walk through alpine forests, big boulders, and a beautiful alpine meadow. There is a formation of gravity defying rocks called the Spanish Armada and with a little bit of an imagination it kind of looks like a shipwreck on a mountain. Hiking further, and up higher past the Shipwre...

This waterfall almost looks like it belongs in Oregon or Washington but instead its in Northern British Columbia in a cute little mountain town. The hike is an easy, gradual and well maintained trail.  To get to the trailhead drive to the end of Laurier Street in New Hazleton and you'll see the signs for waterfall and lookout trail. Stay to the left on the trail and you will end up at the water...

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 cross it to a secondary viewing platform.There are some very steep cliffs around the falls so be very...

Boyle Point Provincial Park is located on Denman Island British Columbia Canada. To get there you 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 the Hornby Island Ferry terminal; turn right and follow East Road to the end and you will see the sign for the park.After y...

To get to Telegraph Cove it is about 2 hours north of Campbell River. Head north as if you are driving to Port Hardy, the road is paved and in good condition. Just follow the highway signs to Telegraph Cove, they are hard to miss. There is a great boat charter, Stubbs Island Whale Watching, that is very informative and takes people on a 3.5 hour tour around the waters near Telegraph Cove. This ...