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Cliff Falls. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca
Kanaka Creek Regional Park in Maple Ridge protects a slim corridor of coastal rainforest along the banks of Kanaka Creek. Admire the sculpted sandstone waterfall, watch for wildlife, go for a hike, and lots more.
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6 Things to Do at Kanaka Creek Regional Park
Lower Falls in Golden Ears Provincial Park. Photo: Larry Nalzaro/Unsplash
Maple Ridge is sandwiched between soaring peaks and the banks of the mighty Fraser River. There are lots of ways to enjoy outdoor adventures in this Fraser Valley city including hiking, biking, parks, and more.
Entrance to Golden Ears Provincial Park Photo: Rob Weiss
Twisting and turning along the long winding road we travelled deeper and deeper into the lush forest. With the end of summer quickly approaching it was time for one last camping trip and the proximity and ease of access to Golden Ears Provincial Park made it our obvious first choice. Located in the Coast Mountain Range, 11 km north of Maple Ridge, Golden Ears is a Vancouver favourite. Ideal for first-time campers or those not quite ready for backcountry travel the provincial park features three vehicle accessible campgrounds, Gold Creek, Alouette and North Beach all situated close to the lake for endless hours of outdoor exploration. Open year round, the Gold Creek site boasts 148 sites, the majority of them reservable through Discover Camping.
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S’More Summer left at Golden Ears Provincial Park
View of Golden Ears from Langley Photo: Wikimedia Iykkelige
Gazing at the North Shore mountains, I am often reminded of John Muir’s famous and beloved quote, “The Mountains are calling, and I must go.” This simple, yet inspirational message, says it all! When listening to Muir’s call and seeking mountain adventures Vancouverites look first to the North Shore Mountains. Then eyes will turn to the majestic Sea to Sky corridor. However, directing the compass east points explorers to a wonderful outdoor playground known as Golden Ears Provincial Park.
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Golden Ears – “The Mountains are Calling, and I Must Go”
