Taryn recommends the best hikes near Vancouver on rainy days.
Tunnel Bluffs Trail Update
Updated: July 11, 2020
The route to Tunnel Bluffs now starts from the Sunset Trailhead Parking lot in Lions Bay. View the updated Tunnel Bluffs route.
Tunnel Point Update from March 11, 2020:
A 30-minute parking restriction near the trailhead to the popular Tunnel Bluffs trail has been put in place. The Ministry of Transportation (Facebook | Twitter) and Sea To Sky Highway Investments (Facebook | Twitter) put up the 30-minute parking signs at the Tunnel Point parking area on March 9, 2020. They would also like to remind the public that parking along the Sea To Sky Highway is not permitted and crossing the highway is illegal.
Unfortunately, these restrictions make the Tunnel Point route to Tunnel Bluffs inaccessible.
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.
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 Fisherman’s Trail and the hiking route connecting multiple trails known as Two Canyon Loop.
The approximate coordinates of the suspension bridge in North Vancouver are: 49.341853, -123.001962
There has been no crossing at this point in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve since the former Twin Bridge collapsed in 2014 after a rock slide blocked the river just down stream.
Watch the short video of the Seymour River Suspension Bridge below:
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.
5 Hiking Trails in Manning Park to Visit
Some of the best hiking trails in Manning Park, including the Lightning Lake Loop, Lightning Lakes Chain Trail, Heather Trail, and Mount Frosty.