Hiking in Southwest British Columbia Blog

COVID-19 Updates

Current closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic that are affecting hiking trails or other related events and activities in the Vancouver region.

Tunnel Bluffs Inaccessible

A 30-minute parking restriction near the trailhead to the popular Tunnel Bluffs trail has been put in place. The ...

Sea To Sky Gondola Opens

The Sea To Sky Gondola opens after crews replaced the cable and gondola cars.

2019 Photo Contest Winners

The winners of the Vancouver 2019 Photo Contest.

The Bucket List of Overnight Hikes near Vancouver

Nicole recommends a bucket list of overnight hiking trips, from camping one or two nights to much longer hikes in British Columbia.

Joffre Lakes Safety and Access

The BC Government plans to implement a number of safety measures to Joffre Lakes Provincial Park.

Best Hikes Near Ucluelet

Located along the west coast of Vancouver Island, the town of Ucluelet boasts several great hiking trails, offering scenic Pacific Ocean views and ideal storm watching.

Seymour River Suspension Bridge

As of December 20, 2018, the new Seymour River Suspension Bridge is open and once again, the hiking and mountain biking trails on the east and west sides of the river are connected. This includes trails such as the ...

November and December Hiking Trails

While hiking in November or December around Vancouver can be dangerous at higher elevations due to snow and less daylight hours, there are plenty of hiking trails at lower elevations that are usually snow-free.

Grizzly Bears Close Popular Whistler Trails

Several popular hiking trails in Whistler are closed due to Grizzly Bear activity.

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