8 Things to Do at E.C. Manning Provincial Park in the Summer

Lightning Lakes in Manning Park

Lightning Lake in Manning Park. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca

Located east of Vancouver in the Cascade Mountains, E.C. Manning Provincial Park makes a great summer day trip from the city. You can go for a hike, spot some wildlife, swim, enjoy incredible mountain views, and lots more.

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8 Things to Do at E.C. Manning Provincial Park in the Summer

July 2022 Vancouver Area Hike of the Month: Lightning Lakes Loop

View from the Lightning Lakes day use area in Manning Park

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

Summer 2020 BC Parks Reservations Open Soon

Group of people having a campfire

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It’s still winter outside, but summer camping season will be here before you know it. In 2019 over 3 million people camped at a BC Park. If you want to camp this year, now’s the time to start planning and making reservations.

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Summer 2020 BC Parks Reservations Open Soon

7 Gorgeous Vancouver Hikes for Fall Colours

Hiking amongst larches at Frosty Mountain in Manning Provincial Park

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