Submit your best photo for a chance to win great prizes!

Scenic photos of lakes, incredible mountain views, lush forest greenery, or you and your friends and family hiking one of the many trails around Vancouver or South Western British Columbia. Vancouver Trails is looking for your best photos in their 16th Annual 2026 Vancouver Trails Photo Contest.

Grand Prize

Approx. value: $849.99

 

2nd Place Prize Package

Approx. value: $499.99

 

4 Runner-Up Prizes

 
Enter the photo contest

Photos must be submitted by September 21, 2026 6:00pm PDT

How to enter

  • Photos must be taken within British Columbia and must be hiking or outdoors related. Preference will be given to hiking photos taken within Southwestern British Columbia.
  • All photos submitted must include a description, the name of the nearby trail, and the location of the trail.
  • Maximum of five (5) photos per contestant.
  • Submit in JPG format (max 15 MB per file).
  • Photos must not have been submitted to previous Vancouver Trails Contests.
  • Judging criteria: quality, originality, uniqueness, creativeness.
  • Read the complete rules.
  • Fill out the Entry Form and submit your photos!

Timeline

  • June 23, 2026

    Contest Launch

  • September 21, 2026 6:00pm PDT

    Deadline to submit photos

  • October 6, 2026

    Deadline to contact winners

  • October 13, 2026

    Announcement of winners