Everyone knows that Vancouver is surrounded by stunning, snow-capped mountains. What many people don’t realize is how close the city truly is to those rugged peaks.
Within a 30-minute drive from downtown, you can access fantastic trails running through pristine alpine terrain. I call it urban hiking – since you can be back in the city in time for dinner. During the summer, one of my hands-down favourite hikes – offering big rewards with a minimum of time and effort – is the quick ascent of Black Mountain, one of the peaks of Cypress Mountain.
