Why should you hike the Deep Cove Lookout trail in Vancouver?Deep Cove Lookout is a wonderful, relatively easy, yet beautifully varied trail through the wilderness of Deep Cove. The lookout viewpoint is always sun facing and on a sunny day you will not want to leave. There always seems to be something going on down on the water. Boats cruising back and forth and sometimes people crab fishing off the dock. Deep Cove is one of many places in Vancouver that an astounding number of locals have not ventured to see, and Deep Cove Lookout has got to be the best way to see it. More Info & Directions to the Deep Cove Lookout Trail >>
Why should you hike to Dog Mountain in Mt Seymour Provincial Park?Beautiful trail, dog friendly and great views at the end make this a locals favourite. You can even grab a beer before or after at the rustic restaurant/cafeteria/pub at the trailhead. Mount Seymour Provincial Park is amazing.. and the cost? Parking - free, trails - free, snowshoeing trails in the winter - free, backcountry camping (where permitted) - free. BC Parks are great! More Hiking Info & Directions to Dog Mountain in Seymour Park, Vancouver >>
Why should you hike to Black Mountain via Cypress?Black Mountain has great views of Howe Sound from a fairly relaxing and short trail. Starting from Cypress Resort means you have less elevation to deal with then if you hike from the original trailhead. The drive to Cypress is beautiful and scenic making the drive to the trailhead half the fun. More Info on the Black Mountain Hiking Trail in Vancouver >>
Why should you snowshoe to Elfin Lakes in Garibaldi Provincial Park?Located in Squamish, the Diamond Head trailhead to Garibaldi Provincial Park is fairly convenient from Vancouver. Just an hours drive from downtown Vancouver gets you into the deep wilderness of this beautiful park. For several kilometres the Elfin Lakes trail has incredible views in several directions. More Hiking Info & Directions to Elfin Lakes in Garibaldi Park >>
Why should you hike to Hollyburn Mountain in Cypress Park?This hike has it all. Great views, easy hike, convenient times to use, and of course free. Hiking or snowshoeing Hollyburn Mountain is yet another spectacular piece of the whole amazing Vancouver experience. Hollyburn Mountain is easily done in a half day trip from Vancouver as it is quite close and quite a short hike/snowshoe. Go early for the amazing sunrise, or late in the day for the unbelievable sunset. More Hiking Info & Directions to Hollyburn Mountain in Vancouver >>
Why should you go to Lighthouse Park in Vancouver?Lighthouse Park is perfectly positioned for wonderful sunsets over Vancouver. The big city buildings and the strikingly beautiful Lions Gate Bridge dominate the view along with massive shipping tankers. The park itself is has a beautiful array of trails leading through a wonderful forest and one ocean viewpoint after another. More Hiking Info & Directions to Lighthouse Park in Vancouver >>
Why should you hike to St Mark's Summit?One stunning vantage point after another at the end of a relatively easy hike. The 5.5 kilometres are steadily uphill, but not terribly strenuous. Once you reach St Mark's Summit, the places to explore are everywhere. The startlingly abrupt cliff overlooks Howe Sound and on a sunny day the world is filled with blue sky, blue ocean and lush, green forests covering all the islands. More Hiking Info & Directions to St Mark's Summit in Vancouver >>
Why should you hike the West Lion(Binkert) Trail to the West Lion?The trail to the Lions is through a beautiful forest with occasional views of Howe Sound. Closer to the West Lion you get amazing, almost 360 degree views of Howe Sound and the surrounding mountains. If you are brave enough to summit the West Lion you get a full 360 degree view and the satisfaction of conquering this very challenging Vancouver icon. More Hiking Info, Maps & Directions to The Lions >>
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