May 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Whistler Train Wreck Trail

A father and daughter explore the Whistler Train Wreck. Photo: Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane

Exploring the abandoned train cars on the Whistler Train Wreck hike. Photo: Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane

Whistler’s Train Wreck trail is a fun and easy hike with a great payoff. After meandering through the forest you cross an incredible suspension bridge above a turquoise river and then explore a decades-old train wreck decorated with graffiti.

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May 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Whistler Train Wreck Trail

April 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Lower Falls

Lower Falls in Golden Ears Provincial Park

Lower Falls in Golden Ears Provincial Park. Photo: Donna McL/Unsplash

The easy hike to Lower Falls in Golden Ears Provincial Park is a perfect hike for April. As temperatures warm up, snow melt in the mountains sends raging torrents of water over the falls, a spectacular sight.

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April 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Lower Falls

March 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Murrin Park Loop

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

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

Stanley Park Forest Trail

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

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

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