Squamish, BC is known as the adventure capital of Canada… and it’s also been my hometown for the last five years. You’ll find Squamish halfway between Whistler and Vancouver, sandwiched between the ocean and the mountains. While outdoor sports are the main draw, there are tons of things to do in Squamish. I’ve been visiting …
Hiking
Tenquille Lake near Pemberton is one of the most spectacular hiking locations in the Sea to Sky area… and that’s saying a lot since I think it’s the most beautiful part of BC. I’ve made two trips into this area, so I’ve put together a complete Tenquille Lake Trail hiking and backpacking guide for you. …
The Lower Stein Valley Trail near Lytton, BC, is one of my favourite places. I’ve made 8 hiking and backpacking trips to the eastern portion of Stein Valley Nlaka’pamux Heritage Park over the years. It is southern BC’s only intact watershed and is a truly special place. There are a few reasons why I love …
Vernon is a small town nestled between two huge lakes in British Columbia’s Okanagan region. Over the past few years, I’ve taken two trips to Vernon. I discovered so many things to do in Vernon, BC including tons of hiking and lots of delicious food! In fact, despite visiting twice, I haven’t have enough time …
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 Squamish Canyon Mamquam Falls Boardwalk opened a few weeks ago. I’m an avid hiker (I’ve written two hiking guidebooks) and a Squamish local, so I had to go check it out to see what all the fuss was about. It’s a new paid boardwalk and viewing platform attraction at Mamquam Falls, and since the …
After lots of backpacking trips in the Canadian Rockies, I think I have a new favourite! The Skoki Loop has some truly stunning scenery with high mountain passes, huge alpine lakes, and easy peaks to scramble. And it’s also only a moderate hike, so you don’t have to be a hardcore hiker. I spent four …
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 …
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 2026 info. I’ve lived in the …
If you head into the wilderness I’m sure you know not to leave trash behind – Pack it in, pack it out, right? But what else do you need to know to protect nature (and avoid being an a-hole)? I’ve been teaching people about how to Leave No Trace when hiking and camping for decades. …