Nature and outdoors in Vancouver
Nature and outdoor adventures around Vancouver: best hikes, the Sea to Sky Gondola, Lynn Canyon and rainforest walks.
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Best hikes near Vancouver
A ranked, honest guide to the best day hikes around Vancouver, from the punishing Grouse Grind to easy rainforest loops and stretch trips to Joffre Lakes.
Cypress Lookout viewpoint guide
Cypress Lookout is a free roadside viewpoint on Cypress Mountain with sweeping views over Howe Sound, the North Shore, and the city — here's how to reach
Garibaldi Lake hiking guide
What to know before hiking to Garibaldi Lake near Squamish — distance, elevation gain, camping, Black Tusk views, and why it's a serious backcountry
The Grouse Grind hiking guide
The Grouse Grind is a 2.9 km, 850 m elevation-gain hike up Grouse Mountain, free but one-way only and seasonally closed — here's what to know before you
Lighthouse Park guide
Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver has 75 hectares of old-growth Douglas fir, a working lighthouse, and free rocky shoreline viewpoints — a quiet
Lynn Canyon guide
A practical guide to Lynn Canyon Park in North Vancouver, covering the free suspension bridge, Twin Falls Loop, swimming holes, and how to get there.
Pacific Spirit Regional Park guide
Pacific Spirit Regional Park near UBC has roughly 73 km of forest trails and beach access down to Spanish Banks and Wreck Beach, free and quieter than
Quarry Rock hike guide
A practical guide to the Quarry Rock hike from Deep Cove, covering distance, difficulty, crowds, and parking on this popular North Shore viewpoint trail.
Rainforest walks on the North Shore
A guide to temperate rainforest walking trails across North and West Vancouver, comparing Lynn Canyon, Capilano's forest trails, and Lighthouse Park's old
Sea to Sky Gondola guide
A practical guide to the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, covering the ride, the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, hiking trails, and how it compares to Grouse