Outdoor Gear to Pack for Fall Adventures in Vancouver

A couple walks along the Stanley Park Seawall in Vancouver on a rainy day.

Walking on Stanley Park Seawall on a rainy day. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Destination Canada (CTC)

Fall is a beautiful time of year to experience the outdoors in Vancouver. But you might be wondering: What should I pack? Don’t worry! Our Vancouver fall packing list for outdoor adventures has the answers.

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Outdoor Gear to Pack for Fall Adventures in Vancouver

10 Tips for Safe Fall Hiking in Vancouver

Looking down at a hiker's boots standing in a pile of colourful fall leaves

Photo: Ethan Unzicker/Unsplash

Fall is a great time of year to hike in Vancouver: the leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and rainy weather makes the forest green and the waterfalls gush. But you will be hiking in some serious wilderness, so follow these tips for safe fall hiking.

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10 Tips for Safe Fall Hiking in Vancouver

8 Outdoorsy Things to Do Around Vancouver This Thanksgiving Weekend

Fall colours at UBC Botanical Garden in Vancouver

Photo: Daniel Mosquin, UBC Botanical Garden

With crisp fall weather and changing leaves, Thanksgiving weekend is a great time to get outdoors. There are tons of adventure options to choose from. Use our list of the best outdoorsy things to do around Vancouver to make your long weekend plans.

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8 Outdoorsy Things to Do Around Vancouver This Thanksgiving Weekend

7 More Gorgeous Vancouver Hikes for Fall Colours

Fall colours along the Four Lakes Loop Trail in Squamish near Vancouver, BC

Fall colours along the Four Lakes Loop in Squamish. Photo credit: Taryn Eyton happiestoutdoors.ca

While Vancouver is a fairly green city, with lots of coniferous trees, each fall pockets of the region light up in yellow, gold, and crimson as their leaves change. Hiking is a great way to experience the changing of the seasons. Last year we published a list of seven Vancouver-area hikes where you can experience fall colours. This year we’re back with seven more fall hikes brimming with colour and the crunch of leaves underfoot.

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7 More Gorgeous Vancouver Hikes for Fall Colours

September’s Vancouver Hike of the Month: Mount Strachan

A whiskey jack bird sits on top of hiker's shoes on top of Mount Strachan near Vancouver, BC

A curious whiskey jack on top of Mount Strachan. Please don’t feed them as it’s not good for their diet. (And they’ll come pose for you even without food.)

The hike to Mount Strachan in Cypress Provincial Park is a bit of a hidden gem. The open summit has great views of Howe Sound and the Lions. And in September, the alpine meadows shift from green to golden orange. There’s also an interesting Cold War-era plane crash to check out along the way. The rocky trail to the summit is moderately challenging, and often poorly marked, so it’s not a hike for beginners.

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September’s Vancouver Hike of the Month: Mount Strachan