Hiking in Southwest British Columbia Blog

Victoria Day Long Weekend Hikes

Some hiking recommendations for the Victoria Day Long Weekend in the month of May.

AdventureSmart Trail Specific Safety Videos

The BC AdventureSmart Team has created 11 Trail Specific Safety Videos that offer in-depth information for hikers to help plan their outdoor adventures safely.

How to Find Hiking Partners

Tips for finding potential hiking partners to ensure success on your first hike together.

Best Hikes on Pender Island

The best hiking trails on Pender Island, BC, to explore and see the incredible viewpoints, scenic rocky beaches, and parks during your visit.

How to Start Hiking: Tips for Beginners

Tips for beginners looking to start hiking on the trails near Vancouver.

2022 BC Parks Camping Reservations

BC Parks reservations for frontcountry and backcountry campsites for the 2022 season will begin on Monday, March 21st starting at 7am PT and continue on a 2-month rolling window.

Cypress Trestle Bridge

The Cypress Trestle Bridge is located near the Cypress Parkway and is part of the Mountain Path Trail connecting several neighbourhoods in West Vancouver.

We received many incredible photos that were entered into this year's Photo Contest. Many were stunning, inspiring, and offered a snapshot of some of the many outdoor adventures that were taken this year in Briti...

6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Feed Wildlife

Six reasons why you should never feed wildlife, including human food not being healthy for animals to wildlife losing their ability to find their own food.

Best Hikes for Views of Vancouver

In Vancouver, we are lucky enough to have mountains close to the heart of the city. One of the best ways to get incredible views of our hometown is to go for a hike. You can see the city from several nearby mount...

11 Bear Safety Tips for Hikers

Bear safety tips for hikers including preventing bear encounters while on the trail to what to do if a bear attacks.

BC Parks Day Use Pass

BC Parks will require a Day Use Pass for several popular parks.

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