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Forest trail in Stanley Park. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kindred & Scout
When someone says Stanley Park, you probably think of the aquarium, seawall, and beaches. But many visitors miss the beautiful forested interior, perfect for hiking. This easy loop hike hits several gorgeous viewpoints between sections of picturesque rainforest.
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January 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Stanley Park
Steelhead Falls. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca
The short and easy hike to Steelhead Falls in Mission is perfect for November. The autumn rains ensure that the waterfall will be gushing and the mossy forest will be extra green.
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November 2022 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Steelhead Falls
View of the Tantalus Range and the Cheakamus River valley. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca
The quiet trails around Brohm Lake north of Squamish are perfect for fall with beautiful views of Brohm Lake, the Tantalus Mountains, and autumn colours in the Cheakamus River valley.
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October 2022 Vancouver Area Hike of the Month: Brohm Lake
A hiker enjoys the view at Eagle Bluffs in Cypress Provincial Park. Photo: Taryn Eyton
With a spectacular vantage point atop a granite outcrop, Eagle Bluffs in Cypress Provincial Park is a great late summer hike to soak up ocean and city views.
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September 2022 Vancouver Area Hike of the Month: Eagle Bluffs
Elfin Lakes in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Photo: Pranav Prashar/Unsplash
The long days of summer are a great time to tackle more challenging mountain hikes. The long trail to Elfin Lakes in Garibaldi Provincial Park has incredible views as you ramble along a ridge top.
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August 2022 Vancouver Area Hike of the Month: Elfin Lakes
View from the Lightning Lakes Day Use area in E.C. Manning Provincial Park. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca
On a hot summer day, a hike with lots of shade and a lake to jump into is the best plan. Make a day trip out to E.C. Manning Provincial Park to hike the Lightning Lakes Loop Trail, finishing with a swim.
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July 2022 Vancouver Area Hike of the Month: Lightning Lakes Loop
Photo: Mike Garson/All Trails
This year, snow is lingering in the mountains so it’s a good time to tackle a lower elevation hike. The new Kw’okw’echíwel Stl’áleqem (Dragon’s Back) Trail near Hope has incredible views, Indigenous culture, old-growth forest, and huge boulders to explore.
