British Columbia
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
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Terrace, British Columbia
Hike to Gunsight Lake
5.09 mi / 3000 ft gainFrom Terrace drive south for approximately 11 miles south along Highway 37 to Furlong Bay Provincial Park campground. The trailhead is accessed via the gravel pit road on the other side of the highway from the Park. Walk past the first gate and keep to the right prior to the gravel pit. Follow th...Read more -
Shirley, British Columbia
Beach Day at Sandcut Beach
The adventure begins during the rugged wooded hike from the gravel parking lot to the stunning beach (10 minutes). Once you reach the stone and pebble beach, plant yourself down to enjoy the 180 degree view of the Juan de Fuca Strait (and a picnic lunch if you’ve come prepared!).Head east to find...Read more -
Squamish, British Columbia
Camp at Alice Lake Provincial Park
5.0Alice Lake Provincial Park is located just North of Squamish. To get here, exit right off Highway 99 when coming from the South onto Alice Lake Rd. The campground is located under 5 minutes up the road and is first come first serve during low season. From late Spring to Early fall, make sure y...Read more -
Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia
Hike the Shipyard/Titanic Trail
4.32.5 mi / 400 ft gainThis 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 imagina...Read more -
Yale, British Columbia
Hike to Guanaco Peak
4.5 mi / 2950 ft gainThe Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area is a zone comprised of several oddly shaped granite peaks. A few of these mountains demand your attention while driving along the Coquihalla Highway, but many remain hidden and require backroad exploration and elevation gain to be seen. Guanaco Peak is rea...Read more -
Columbia-Shuswap A, British Columbia
Hike to Hamilton Falls, Yoho NP
4.01.76 mi / 474 ft gainHamilton Falls trail sign is across the parking lot from Emerald Lake and points you in the direction of the trail. The trail will start with a gentle incline which immediately places you into a lush forest as the noise of tourism begins to fade. Approximately 0.4 miles up the trail, you will rea...Read more -
Field, British Columbia
Hike the Yuckness Ledges in Yoho National Park
5.5 mi / 0 ft gainThe Lake O’Hara Alpine Circuit is short loop - but it's not for the faint-hearted. We walked Yuckness Ledges, which is a trail under a large cliff with incredible views over Lake O'Hara and the rest of Yoho National Park. The trail starts from the Lake O’Hara outlet bridge across from the Le Rela...Read more -
Squamish, British Columbia
Hike Al's Habrich Trail
3.07.4 mi / 3130 ft gainWe 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 ...Read more -
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Scramble Down to Nanaimo's Hidden Cove
Firstly, use google maps to take you to Stephenson Rd in Nanaimo. About a mile down, the road forks, follow the left road (It says no exit, but the road just ends at a property so you will need to turn around to get back out). Continue down the road another half mile or so and you will see a smal...Read more -
Hornby Island, British Columbia
Mountain Biking Hornby Island
5.0Hornby Island riding is almost too good to be true. The island itself is charming and laid-back – for its beaches and warm water swimming, it has been described as the Hawaii of the North.Furthermore, the centrally located Mt. Geoffrey is jam-packed with extremely fast, smooth, well graded trails...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Explore Garibaldi Park on Snowshoes
Exploring Garibaldi Park by snowshoe is an experience you'll never forget. There is nothing like being in a forest wilderness in the stillness of winter. There are lots of places to snowshoe in the Whistler area, but here are two of the most exciting (yes, snowshoeing can be exciting!) Cheakamus ...Read more -
Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia
Hike to Nesbitts Knee Falls
1.2 mi / 131.2 ft gainNesbitts 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 e...Read more -
Errington, British Columbia
Hike to BC's Englishman River Falls
1.9 miSituated amid a quiet forest of both old and new growth Douglas firs, cedar, hemlock, and maple, the Englishman River Falls consist of two waterfalls which cascade into a deep canyon beneath a secluded bridge. Perfect for intermediate hikers, day-trippers, photographers and curious tourists, this...Read more -
Comox, British Columbia
Run at Goose Spit Regional Park
5.0For a mid week adventure that is closer to home, nothing beats a climb up the stairs at Goose Spit Regional Park. The Goose Spit stairs are a fantastic addition to the Comox Valley's urban playgrounds, beaches, trails and green spaces. There are 165 steps to the main lookout, with an additional 2...Read more -
Field, British Columbia
Scramble the North Summit of Mount Yukness
6.5 mi / 2690.3 ft gainBeginning at Lake O'Hara, head counter-clockwise around the lake - you'll get distracted by the reflections in the water if the water is calm enough, that's ok. You'll want to take the Opabin East route, but Opabin West will work too. Just remember to get on the east side at some point in time!Th...Read more -
East Kootenay G, British Columbia
Hike to Cobalt Lake
5.010 mi / 2400 ft gainYou most likely won't find another person hiking this trail the same day as you, and for good reason; the trailhead is at the end of a 55 km gravel road that begins at British Columbia Highway 95, near the remote town of Spillimacheen. There is helicopter transportation if you are staying at the ...Read more