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  • 2026 BC Backpacking Reservation Dates You Need to Know

    2026 BC Backpacking Reservation Dates You Need to Know

    British Columbia has hundreds of options for gorgeous backpacking trips. Most are free or require a permit, but for a few special trips, you need to make reservations in advance. If you’re planning ahead of time, these are the BC backpacking reservation dates you need to know for 2026. This…

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  • Where to Go Snowshoeing in Squamish

    Where to Go Snowshoeing in Squamish

    Squamish is one of the best small towns in Canada for outdoor adventures. So it’s no surprise that the outdoorsy fun continues in the winter… in the form of snowshoeing.  The terrain around Squamish is pretty rugged, but there are still a few great places go snowshoeing in Squamish. In…

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  • 25 Best Backpacking Trips in BC

    25 Best Backpacking Trips in BC

    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…

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  • Most Instagrammed Hikes in Vancouver for 2024

    Most Instagrammed Hikes in Vancouver for 2024

    Update March 2025: With changes to the Instagram algorithm and the rise of Tiktok, the metrics I used to create this list in the past are no longer relevant so I won’t be updating this list going forward. This list of the most Instagrammed hikes in Vancouver was first published…

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  • Sea to Sky Highway Road Trip Guide: Driving from Vancouver to Whistler

    Sea to Sky Highway Road Trip Guide: Driving from Vancouver to Whistler

    As a local, I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve driven the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler. When I lived in Vancouver, I drove it at least twice a year, and now that I live in Squamish, I drive it about twice a month. The Sea…

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  • The Best Hikes in Squamish, BC (From a Local)

    The Best Hikes in Squamish, BC (From a Local)

    I’ve lived in Squamish for a few years now, but before I moved here, I hiked in Squamish all the time. I’ve done tons of hikes near Squamish so I’ve put together a list of the best hikes in Squamish. Between hiking trails, mountain biking trails, and dirt bike trails,…

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  • The Best Hikes in Whistler: A Guide to All the Trails

    The Best Hikes in Whistler: A Guide to All the Trails

    I grew up in Vancouver and now I live in Squamish, so I’ve been to Whistler more times than I can count. Since I’m not a skier, hiking in Whistler is my favourite thing to do when I visit. I’ve hiked most of the trails near Whistler and put together…

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  • The 10 Best Hikes in Vancouver – A Local’s Guide

    The 10 Best Hikes in Vancouver – A Local’s Guide

    Vancouver is blessed with tons of gorgeous trails a short drive from downtown. There are a lot of articles online claiming to list the best hikes in Vancouver or the top 10 hikes near Vancouver. I’ve looked at them all and realized that often… I just don’t agree with all…

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