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Spring Break Hikes
With the weather warming but snow still in the mountains around Vancouver, here are some hiking trail recommendations for spring break.
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Othello Tunnels Update
BC Parks has been working on restoring Othello Tunnels since the major atmospheric river that damaged the park in 2021, however it’s unlikely that it will re-open in 2024.
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Pay Parking at West Vancouver Hiking Trails
Pay parking is in effect at Lighthouse Park, Whytecliff Park, and Nelson Canyon (Whyte Lake) in West Vancouver.
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2024 BC Parks Camping Reservations
BC Parks camping reservations can be made for 2024 but plan early to make sure you book a campsite 4 months before the busy summer season.
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2024 Parks Canada Camping Reservations Dates
The Parks Canada Camping Reservation System will be opening beginning on January 19 for the 2024 season.
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Tips for Hiking in the Cold
Tips for hiking in the cold weather from wearing warm, well insulated layers of clothing, microspikes, to preparing by checking local avalanche and weather forecasts.
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2023 Photo Contest Winners
The winning photos from the 2023 Vancouver Trails Photo Contest.
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Best Hikes Near Tofino
Some of the best hikes near Tofino and Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
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Joffre Lakes Reopens
Joffre Lakes Provincial Park will re-open on September 19th for recreational users and will close September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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10 Vancouver Area Hiking Trails That Take You to Mountain Summits
Ten Vancouver area hiking trails that take you to mountain summits, as recommended by @HappiestOutdoors.
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The Best Hiking Trails on Salt Spring Island
Explore some of Salt Spring Island’s great hiking trails, Provincial Parks, and scenic viewpoints.
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The Campers’ Code
The Camper’s Code provides a series of ethical guidelines and practical rules intended to foster respectful and sustainable behaviour while camping in BC’s great outdoors.
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