The Watersprite Lake trail is one of the best Squamish hikes and among the best hikes near Vancouver. It’s a long hike that requires a 4×4 (or at least a car you don’t care about) to get to but the view of Watersprite Lake is so worth it. It’s one of the best hikes near…
Squamish BC is the adventure capital of Canada. Or so says the sign as you drive into town from Vancouver. I don’t know if the town itself decided that or whether someone else decided it for them, but either way, when you check out this guide to the best things to do in Squamish, it’s…
If you’re planning a trip to Vancouver or looking to get into mountain biking, chances are you don’t yet have your own mountain bike and may be wondering where you can get a mountain bike rental in Vancouver BC. Vancouver’s North Shore is world famous for its tricky trails that include a mix of awesome…
The Mount Crumpit hiking trail in Squamish is a relatively quiet hiking trail that offers great views of downtown Squamish and The Chief. I came across it a few years ago when I was looking for quieter hikes to do in Squamish and it quickly became one of my favourite areas to hike. I also…
With so many awesome Squamish hikes surrounding the town of Squamish, it’s perhaps no surprise that this town between Vancouver and Whistler is known as the adventure capital of Canada. Anything outdoor adventure you want to do, you can do it in Squamish, BC. Alongside the hiking trails, which are some of the best things…
The Sea to Summit trail, sometimes called the Sea to Sky trail, is a rewarding hike in Squamish BC that offers a gondola ride down. Honestly, it doesn’t get much better than skipping the (sometimes boring) return hiking journey and resting your legs by getting a gondola down the mountain. The Sea to Summit uses…
The Stawamus Chief trail is perhaps the most popular hike in Squamish and for good reason. This epic hike gives you amazing views of the Howe Sound and downtown Squamish, the Tantalus Range, and is also quite fun to hike! Sure, it’s pretty strenuous since you start with a long series of steps, but after…
I’ve been talking about doing the Elfin Lakes trail since we moved to Vancouver. For one reason or another, it’s never quite happened. First I was intent on staying in the Elfin Lakes shelter. Then, on another weekend it was pouring rain and 22km in the rain with no views isn’t that appealing even for…
Canada is pretty famous for its lakes. Whilst you may not have heard of many of the lakes near Vancouver on this list, I’m sure you’ve heard of Maligne Lake and Lake Louise in Banff, Alberta. There’s something I just love about a hike that ends up at a lake, especially when the views are…
Summer in Vancouver came and went in a flash. All of a sudden we’re back to rain. But we’ve still got time before the snow comes to get in some fall hikes in Vancouver! Hiking in the forests and the mountains (on clearer days) is one of the best things to do in Vancouver in…