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Two hikers wearing backpacks walk on a wide trail through a mossy forest in Squamish, BC

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

I’ve lived in Squamish for over a year, 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, there are literally hundreds of hiking …

An orange tent sits on a wooden tent platform in front of a blue lake and a mountain with glaciers. Backcountry camping at Wedgemount Lake in Garibaldi Provincial Park.

31 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. If you’re going to take time off to go backpacking, you don’t …