West Vancouver

  • Snow-Free Hikes in Vancouver: 50+ Year-round Trails

    Snow-Free Hikes in Vancouver: 50+ Year-round Trails

    Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean you need to stop hiking. Since it can be tough to find trails without snow, I’ve put together the an absolutely enormous list of snow-free hikes in Vancouver for you. These are trails in Vancouver that you can hike year-round… and there’s over 50…

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  • 15 Unusual Hikes Near Vancouver

    15 Unusual Hikes Near Vancouver

    Most hikes go to a mountain top, a lake or a viewpoint. Those hikes are great, but sometimes you want something different. Something a little unusual. Something off-the-beaten path. Or even something even a little bit weird. Well don’t worry: I got you! I’ve got a list of 15 unusual…

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  • Active Vancouver: Book Review

    Active Vancouver: Book Review

    If you want an introduction to outdoor activities in Vancouver, pick up a copy of Active Vancouver by Roy Jantzen.  It’s got local recommendations for hiking, trail running, paddling, snowshoeing, cycling and more. Each adventure has a really cool “Eco-Insight” section with fun info about some of the plants, animals,…

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  • 35+ Vancouver Hikes You Can Get to on Transit

    35+ Vancouver Hikes You Can Get to on Transit

    No car? No problem! There are actually lots of hikes in Vancouver that you can get to on transit. In fact, some trails are actually better on transit since parking can be a problem. There are even a few hikes that are best done as a one-way trip, which is…

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  • 40+ Waterfall Hikes Near Vancouver

    40+ Waterfall Hikes Near Vancouver

    It might be cliche, but everyone loves to defy TLC and  “go chasin’ waterfalls”. I think waterfall hikes are some of the best because they are still beautiful in the rain and snow, so you can hike to them all year. There are a few well known waterfalls near Vancouver…

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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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  • 6 Easy Hikes in Vancouver for Beginners and Tourists

    6 Easy Hikes in Vancouver for Beginners and Tourists

    I do a LOT of hiking around Vancouver. I’ve hiked pretty much every trail that exists within an hour of the city. (And some that don’t exist… or used to exist… or I maybe was taking a short cut? But that’s a whole other story.) My readers often ask me…

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