Hikers on the Stawamus Chief. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Heath Moffatt
After a tough hike, reward yourself with a great meal or a local beer. These hikes near Vancouver have incredible apres spots nearby.
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9 Ways to Get Outdoors in Chilliwack
Photo: Tourism Ch’illiwack
Chilliwack is located at Greater Vancouver’s rugged edge, with bucolic farmland butting up against craggy mountains and rugged rivers. It’s a great place to get outside to hit the beach, go for a hike, go fishing, and lots more.
June 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Elk Mountain
View from Elk Mountain Lookout. Photo: Tourism Ch’illiwack
Chilliwack’s Elk Mountain is a great hike for June since it is already snow-free. Prepare to sweat as the trail climbs steeply through the forest to a series of gorgeous mountaintop viewpoints.
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June 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Elk Mountain
Best Summer Hikes Around Vancouver
Hikers on the Al’s Habrich Ridge Trail. Photo: Sea to Sky Gondola
Summer is the best time to hike in Vancouver’s mountains since they are snow-free. Take advantage of the good weather by heading up to the peaks to enjoy beautiful views. Add one of these Vancouver summer hikes to your bucket list.
6 Vancouver Area Hikes for Incredible Wildflowers
Wildflower meadows in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca
Summer in the mountains is short but incredibly colourful. As the snow melts, the sub-alpine meadows come to life with a rainbow of wildflowers. Since the best blooms are above the treeline, you’ll have to put in some sweat to see them. Here are our picks for six Vancouver area hikes that have incredible wildflowers.
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6 Vancouver Area Hikes for Incredible Wildflowers
Epic Hikes Around Vancouver
The view of Garibaldi Lake from Panorama Ridge. Photo credit: Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane
To get the best views, sometimes you have to sweat a little. (Or a lot!) These Vancouver-area trails are tough with super steep climbs and long distances. But they all have breath-taking views at the top that will make you forget all the effort it took to get there. Here are our picks for the most epic hikes around Vancouver.
7 Gorgeous Vancouver Hikes for Fall Colours
Hiking at Frosty Mountain in Manning Provincial Park. Photo credit: HappiestOutdoors.ca
Have you heard the Albert Camus quote: “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower”? Despite the chilly weather, fall is a great time to hike to experience the explosion of colour that this ‘second spring’ brings. Here are seven gorgeous Vancouver area hikes for fall colours.
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7 Gorgeous Vancouver Hikes for Fall Colours
