BC is big, various and bursting at the seams with natural wonders—and there’s no better way to experience it than to lace up a pair of hiking boots and take to the trails. Every type of hiking excursion is available here, from short walks on well-marked nature trails to weeks of wilderness backpacking. Explore rainforest, coastline, mountains, glaciers, grasslands, rivers, marshes, semi-arid desert and more. Some trails start in population centres and lead deep into the countryside. Rail trails (trails built on the beds of old rail lines) work well for family outings because they cover a lot of ground at a manageable grade. Coastal trails often combine all the classic elements of BC scenery: ocean, forest and a distant mountain range. You can also see whales, seals, birds and many other forms of wildlife while hiking along the coast.
Our forest trails are legendary. You simply haven't lived until you've contemplated an immense, 1,000-year-old cedar tree at close range. Prepare to be surprised on a woodland walk, by a burbling stream, an old miner's cabin, a glittering waterfall or even a hulking moose.
Hiking Areas in BC:
Vancouver Island
Endless trails through a range of landscapes.
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Victoria
First-class wilderness adventures.
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Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Stunning ocean-to-alpine views for hiking or mountain biking in summer.
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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Hike to BC's most exhilarating views.
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Vancouver
Hikes within easy reach of the city.
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North Shore Mountains
These magnificent mountains are Vancouver's four-season playground.
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Whistler Blackcomb
World-class, four-season destination.
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Thompson Okanagan
Sunny skies and scenic trails.
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Apex Mountain Resort
Family-friendly, four-season Okanagan resort.
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Silver Star Mountain Resort
Victorian-style resort known for family-friendly hiking, mountain biking, skiing and boarding.
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Sun Peaks Resort
All-season resort in the Thompson-Okanagan.
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Kootenay Rockies
Trails to nature, history and wildlife.
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Fernie Alpine Resort
One of the world's top summer hiking destinations.
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Boasts the biggest vertical in the Canadian Rockies.
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Kimberley Alpine Resort
Rocky Mountain hiking and mountain biking in a classic European village setting.
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Panorama Mountain Village
Four-season resort deep in the Purcell Mountains.
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Red Mountain Resort
Awesome natural terrain provides world-class hiking and mountain biking.
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Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
Incredibly diverse terrain and a welcoming family atmosphere.
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Northern British Columbia
Hike through the great northern outdoors.
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