Whistler in the winter is basically Disneyland for skiers – a huge world-class resort with seemingly endless terrain. But there is so much more to Whistler in winter than skiing – there are tons of things to do in Whistler in winter for non-skiers. I live just up the road from Whistler in Squamish so …
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In Vancouver, we don’t stop hiking in the winter… we just switch to snowshoes. In this guide to Vancouver snowshoeing, you’ll get info and directions for 10 different snowshoe trails ranging from super-flat beginner trails to epic treks to mountain summits. They are easy to follow with winter markings and most are accessible by bus. …
Ever since I discovered backpacking nearly 20 years ago, it’s been my favourite outdoor activity. Some of my most memorable backpacking trips have been close to home in British Columbia. So I put together a list of the best backpacking trips in BC. I’ve done all of these trips, some of them multiple times. I’ve …
I live in Squamish, so I hike in the Sea to Sky area a lot. And one of my favourite trails is Russet Lake in Garibaldi Provincial Park near Whistler. There are three different routes to get there (two of which are gorgeous), and you can camp or stay in a pretty luxurious backcountry hut …
The Fraser River is the lifeblood of BC, slicing through the heart of the province. But the best part is the Fraser Canyon, along Highway 1 between Hope and Lytton. This sparsely populated section has churning rapids, high cliffs, and towering peaks. For decades, the Fraser Canyon was the main travel corridor through BC for …
Backcountry huts give hikers, climbers, and skiers a warm and dry place to sleep, eat, and chill out between adventures. Thankfully there are dozens of backcountry huts in British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies. In this post, I’ve got basic info for over 80 backcountry cabins in BC and Alberta. The listing for each hut …
I’ve been driving the Sea to Sky Highway for decades, but it wasn’t until I moved to Squamish that I could also hike or bike through this region instead of driving it. The Sea to Sky Trail stretches for 107 kilometres between Squamish and Pemberton. The route leads you through lush coastal rainforest, past rushing …
As a life-long British Columbian, Penticton and the southern Okanagan scream summer and wine tasting to me… but until recently, I hadn’t spent much time there. Oops. I was missing out. Penticton is a great place to base yourself for a summer visit to the Okanagan. It’s a cute and walkable city that sits between …
If you’re reading this post, you have heard that you need to get a day pass to visit some BC Parks. But you probably have questions. In this guide, I’ll explain everything you need to know about BC Parks day passes. This guide is fully updated with the latest 2025 info. I’ve lived in the …
British Columbia has tons of incredible places to go backpacking and multi-day hiking. Unfortunately, most of them require a car to get to. However, it is possible to go backpacking in BC without a car. I’ve got a list of over 35 car-free backpacking trips across BC. You can get to these overnight and multi-day …