Fallen in love with Lake O’Hara in British Columbia but don’t have a shuttle bus reservation to get there? Perhaps you missed the chance to join the lottery in March or didn’t realise there was a lottery system at all. Either way, this post is for you! I’ll explain how it is still possible to visit Lake O’Hara without a reservation.
Featuring dramatic looking granite spires, Bugaboo Provincial Park is legendary for climbers. But it has a lot to offer hikers too.
The most popular route into the core of the park is the Conrad Kain Hut Trail. In this case, the journey is as exciting (and beautiful!) as the destination.
Vancouver Island has the highest concentration of caves in North America and Little Huson Caves is one of the best (and most accessible) examples.
This regional park offers the chance to explore a beautifully eroded canyon, with a turquoise coloured river, intricate rock formations and a spectacular cathedral-like cave entrance.
British Columbia is a dream destination for multi-day hiking. Not sure where to go? Whether you’re experienced hiker or a first timer, I’ve got you covered with this guide to British Columbia’s best backpacking trails!
The Lake O’Hara Alpine Circuit is a truly spectacular high elevation hiking experience in Yoho National Park. This 11km loop trail offers a highlights reel of the Lake O’Hara area, one of the Canadian Rockies most beautiful alpine landscapes.
Discover 15+ magical places to see magnificent big trees around Vancouver Island, British Columbia, ranging from magical old growth groves and remote valleys to coastal hiking trails and scenic campgrounds
Every year, reservations for the West Coast Trail disappear within minutes. The great news is that there are so many amazing alternative coastal BC backpacking trails to enjoy! Here are eight of the best WCT alternatives.
Every autumn, E.C. Manning Provincial Park plays host to a little colour changing magic. This is all thanks to the Frosty Mountain larches, which turn a gorgeous golden yellow before the needles drop. Read on to discover everything you need to know about visiting the Frosty Mountain larches in Manning Park including when to go, how to hike there and what to bring.
The North Coast Trail is an exciting yet difficult 43km long coastal hiking adventure along the northwestern coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. This guide features a detailed trail description, with comprehensive campground information, itinerary inspiration and more.
Traversing some of the muddiest and wettest terrain anywhere in British Columbia (and indeed, in North America!), the North Coast Trail has the reputation of being one of the most difficult backpacking trips around. This comprehensive guide will help you prepare to hike the North Coast Trail including shuttle details, fee information, safety tips and more.
Hiking is undoubtedly one of the best ways to take in the true beauty of the Vernon area. If you’re looking for some of the best short Vernon hiking trails, this is the list for you!
2171m high and featuring a massive exposed slab of granite rock, Little White Mountain is a unique summer hike destination in BC’s Okanagan Valley region. The summit offers spectacular 360 degree views of Kelowna, Okanagan Lake, rolling hills and distant mountain ranges.
The Cape Scott Trail is a 47km hiking adventure through lush rainforest, sand dunes, stunning beaches and interesting history in Cape Scott Provincial Park, at the very northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. Discover everything you need to know about this spectacular multi-day hike!
The Sunshine Coast Trail is one of Canada’s best long-distance hiking paths. Located in British Columbia, the trail features 13 free-to-use huts. This post will share all the details you need to know about the Sunshine Coast Trail huts, including location, nearest water sources, facilities, available tent space and more.
Located on a hilly plateau between two gorgeous lakes, Predator Ridge Resort is a stunning setting for hiking. The network includes over 25km of maintained hiking trails. All the details are here, with our top recommendations and more
By the end of winter, I can’t wait to get back onto the hiking trails again. BC’s mountainous terrain, however, means that many popular backpacking routes are under snow until at least June. But not all of them! Here are 13 of the best shoulder season backpacking trips in BC
Lake O’Hara really is the crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies. With pristine turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, soaring mountain peaks, giant glaciers, hanging valleys and more (!), Lake O’Hara has it all. If you only have time to explore just one place in the Canadian Rockies, Lake O’Hara would be an excellent choice.
Most visitors to Vancouver Island see only Tofino and Victoria – great combination – but Vancouver Island has MUCH more to offer! Experience the magnificence of Vancouver Island without the crowds on these three road trip itineraries.
The Juan de Fuca Trail is a 47km coastal hiking trail on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The challenging route traverses technical forest and beach terrain, with the roaring Pacific Ocean as an ever present backdrop. Read on to discover the essential details you need to know to explore this beautiful coastal trail.
Whether you’re seeking a leisurely stroll alongside Okanagan Lake or an adrenaline-pumping trek up one of the local mountains, Kelowna has hiking trails for everyone. This post reveals all of our favourite quick Kelowna hiking trails, ranging from easy rail trail paths to more challenging mountain routes.