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April 04, 2019

9 ESSENTIAL VANCOUVER SPRING HIKES EVEN YOUR LAZY FRIENDS WILL LOVE

Spring has sprung! And that means it’s time to get out of our Winter cocoons and into the great outdoors. Lucky for us, there’s lots of scenic spring hikes in Vancouver that aren’t too strenuous.

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February 19, 2019

Industry expert: Author Stephen Hui keeps finding new hiking trails

Born and raised in Vancouver, local hiking guru Stephen Hui was exposed to the breathtaking beauty of B.C.’s great outdoors at an early age. The author and photographer of the best-selling guidebook 105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia and former Straight staffer doesn’t think he’ll ever get tired of the hikes in...

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July 10, 2018

25 Incredible Hiking Trails in British Columbia

If you think that 'Beautiful British Columbia' has become a trite moniker, it's time to get off the sofa. This province is home to four mountain systems,  18 volcanoes and a host of lakes, rivers and marshes. One-third of B.C. is barren alpine tundra, icefield and glacier; boasting just over 14 million hectacres of...

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September 26, 2017

5 Gentle Hikes in BC’s National Parks

When you think of British Columbia, you think of nature: commanding mountain ranges, clear alpine lakes, lush forests, and oceans teeming with life. One of the best ways to immerse yourself in all that natural beauty is by lacing up your hiking boots, grabbing your backpack, and hitting one of...

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August 22, 2017

Sleeping in the Alpine: Backcountry Cabins and Lodges in BC

Multi-coloured wildflowers carpet alpine meadows, brooks bubble with sweet mountain water, and snow-covered peaks are all around when you sleep in BC’s backcountry cabins and lodges. It’s not just the thinner air at altitude that makes hearts race, it’s also hiking and biking in spectacular settings, wildlife sightings, and the fact...

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