Editor’s pickDeer Lake · Burnaby
Deer Lake Park
A lake loop, painters’ studios, and a beach in the middle of Burnaby.
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Rainforest stairs, alpine ridges, and the walks that earn a view.
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Editor’s pickEditor’s pickCoquihalla Canyon · Hope
Othello Tunnels
Five railway tunnels blasted through Coquihalla granite — a short, spectacular walk east of Hope.
ExploreEditor’s pickJoffre Lakes Provincial Park · Pemberton
Joffre Lakes
Three turquoise lakes in a hanging valley north of Pemberton — a permit hike, and worth the paperwork.
ExploreEditor’s pickShannon Falls · Squamish
Sea to Sky Gondola
A gondola above Howe Sound — suspension skybridge, summit lodge, and hiking ridges over Squamish.
ExploreEditor’s pickDeas Island · Delta
Deas Island Regional Park
A Fraser island park under the Alex Fraser Bridge — dykes, heritage houses, and river birds.
ExploreEditor’s pickAnmore · Port Coquitlam
Buntzen Lake
A long forest reservoir north of the Tri-Cities — swimming beaches, a floating bridge, and ridge trails.
ExploreEditor’s pickHope
Hope Lookout
A steep little climb to a platform over Hope, the Fraser, and the mountains that pinch the valley shut.
ExploreEditor’s pickBridal Veil Falls · Chilliwack
Bridal Veil Falls
A wide, lacy waterfall a few minutes off Highway 1 — short trail, big payoff.
ExploreEditor’s pickGaribaldi · Squamish
Garibaldi Provincial Park
The big alpine behind Squamish and Whistler — Garibaldi Lake, Elfin Lakes, and overnight country.
ExploreEditor’s pickMundy Park · Coquitlam
Mundy Park
A large second-growth forest in the middle of Coquitlam — lake loop, trails, and a neighbourhood woods.
ExploreEditor’s pickMount Seymour · North Vancouver
Mount Seymour
The eastern North Shore hill — night skiing, snowshoe trails, and summer hiking to the pumps.
ExploreEditor’s pickOcean Park · Surrey
1001 Steps
A long staircase from Ocean Park down to Crescent Beach — the workout, then the bay.
ExploreEditor’s pickWestwood Plateau · Coquitlam
Coquitlam Crunch
A steep urban staircase hike up the ridge — city views and a workout locals treat as a personality trait.
ExploreEditor’s pickAldergrove · Langley
Aldergrove Regional Park
A large regional park on the Langley–Abbotsford edge — trails, a beach-style swimming hole, and farm-country sky.
ExploreEditor’s pickLost Lake · Whistler
Lost Lake
A forest lake a few minutes from the village — swim in summer, ski-tour the trails in winter.
ExploreEditor’s pickBrandywine · Whistler
Brandywine Falls
A 70-metre waterfall just off the Sea to Sky, south of Whistler — a short walk to a serious drop.
ExploreEditor’s pickChilliwack Lake Road · Chilliwack
Lindeman Lake
A steep, popular hike to a turquoise lake in Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park.
ExploreEditor’s pickGreen Lake · Whistler
Parkhurst ruins
The ghost mill town on Green Lake — weathered houses, forest reclaiming the mill, a quiet walk off the village circuit.
ExploreEditor’s pickCapilano · North Vancouver
Cleveland Dam & Capilano Lake
A free look at Capilano Lake, the Lions, and the dam that holds Vancouver’s drinking water.
ExploreEditor’s pickCultus Lake · Chilliwack
Teapot Hill
A short, steep hike above Cultus — a lookout, a teapot at the top, and a valley view.
ExploreFreeGrouse Mountain · North Vancouver
The Grouse Grind
A 2.9 km stairway of roots and rock — Vancouver’s most famous workout hike.
ExploreEditor’s pickLynn Valley · North Vancouver
Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
A free suspension bridge, swimming holes, and rainforest trails without the Capilano ticket.
ExploreFreeWest Vancouver
Lighthouse Park
Old-growth Douglas firs and granite bluffs looking across to Vancouver Island.
ExploreEditor’s pickDeep Cove · North Vancouver
Deep Cove & Quarry Rock
Kayaks on a sheltered inlet and a short hike to a lookout over Indian Arm.
ExploreFreeUniversity Endowment Lands · Vancouver
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
A vast second-growth forest between UBC and the city, dropping to Wreck Beach.
ExploreFamily friendlyGolden Ears · Maple Ridge
Golden Ears Provincial Park
Alouette Lake, big mountain trails, and Metro Vancouver’s wildest backyard.
ExploreFreeBurnaby Mountain · Burnaby
Burnaby Mountain Park
A high lookout over Burrard Inlet, plus the rose garden and totem poles at the summit.
ExploreFreeMinnekhada · Coquitlam
Minnekhada Regional Park
Marshes, a lodge, and a knoll with a wide view of Pitt River country.
ExploreThe Chief · Squamish
The Stawamus Chief
Three granite peaks above Squamish — the classic Sea to Sky hike.
ExploreWhistler Mountain · Whistler
High Note Trail
A high alpine loop with Cheakamus Lake in the distance — summer only.
ExploreFreeShannon Falls · Squamish
Shannon Falls
A 335-metre waterfall beside the highway — the easiest Sea to Sky stop.
ExploreFamily friendlyNorth Vancouver
North Shore Summit Tours
Guided mountain, sightseeing and outdoor experiences across Vancouver’s North Shore.
ExploreEditor’s pickWest End · Vancouver
Stanley Park & Seawall
Ten kilometres of seawall, old-growth forest, and the city’s most famous loop.
ExploreEditor’s pickCapilano · North Vancouver
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
A 137-metre swaying bridge over a rainforest canyon, plus treetop walks.
ExploreEditor’s pickFrom Peak Chair · North Vancouver
Grouse Mountain
Skyride views, wildlife refuge, and the infamous Grouse Grind below.
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