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March 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Murrin Park Loop

by Taryn Eyton in Outside on March 1, 2023

A woman sits on a bench at Quercus Viewpoint at Murrin Provincial Park

Quercus Viewpoint. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca

While the trails at Murrin Park near Squamish are short, they offer great views of Howe Sound. Challenge yourself on this loop route that includes scrambling over steep granite bluffs.

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March 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Murrin Park Loop

February 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Maplewood Flats

by Taryn Eyton in Outside on February 1, 2023

Ocean view at Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver

Photo: Rohit D’Silva/Unsplash

Maplewood Flats is a unique oceanside bird sanctuary in the heart of North Vancouver. The network of easy trails is a great place for a hike to spot many species of overwintering birds.

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February 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Maplewood Flats

January 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Stanley Park

by Taryn Eyton in Outside on January 2, 2023

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

December 2022 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Sasamat Lake and Woodhaven Swamp

by Taryn Eyton in Outside on December 5, 2022

A man in a yellow coat stands on a floating dock at Sasamat Lake near Vancouver

Photo: Kelen Loewen/Unsplash

The easy hike in təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park is a great option for December since it avoids snow. In the summer, Sasamat Lake is a busy beach destination, but in winter, you might get it all to yourself.

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December 2022 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Sasamat Lake and Woodhaven Swamp

November 2022 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Steelhead Falls

by Taryn Eyton in Outside on November 2, 2022

A hiker stands in front of Steelhead Falls in Mission, BC

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

October 2022 Vancouver Area Hike of the Month: Brohm Lake

by Taryn Eyton in Outside on October 3, 2022

View of the Tantalus Range from the Brohm Lake Trail

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

September 2022 Vancouver Area Hike of the Month: Eagle Bluffs

by Taryn Eyton in Outside on September 5, 2022

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