Hiking British Columbia

Southeastern British Columbia offers great hiking in the Selkirk and Valhalla Mountains and Kokanee and Vahalla Provincial Parks.

British Columbia hiking and backpacking highlights include:

Kokanee Glacier: impressive views of the glacier

Gwillim Lakes:

Silver Spray Cabin: Reaching a high point of nearly 8,000 feet, this well-maintained trail moves through subalpine forest, crossing meadows and brooks on its way to an eighty year old cabin.

The mountains and coastline meet and mingle creating fjord inlets up and down the west coast, here the mighty Fraser and other rivers make their way through green lush forests and pleasant valleys as they head to the Pacific Ocean.

Within minutes of the hustle and bustle of the city and urban areas, you can be hiking the mountain and wilderness trails.

This southwestern corner of British Columbia, called Vancouver, Coast and Mountains has a number of provincial parks and wilderness areas that are perfect spots for outdoor activities including hiking.

When in this region take time out and visit Garibaldi, Manning, Golden Ears, Cypress and Mount Seymour, just to name a few that offer excellent outdoor adventures. Whether looking for a good day hike or an extended backpacking trek, this region of British Columbia is able to meet your expectations.

A great starting point

Hiking in Garibaldi Provincial Park

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Overview:

Garibaldi is the most used wilderness park in British Columbia. It became a provincial park in 1920, and has never failed to draw visitors from near and far. This magnificent mountain park, is only an hour and a half north of Vancouver on Highway 99. The 195,080 hectares (480,000 acres) within the park boundaries feature alpine meadows, remote fishing lakes, glaciers and volcanic mountain peaks. Diamond Head, Black Tusk and Cheakamus Lake are the three different areas that cater to visitors. During the summer months Garibaldi Provincial Park is a backpackers haven, with short day hikes and lengthy difficult hiking trails.

Come winter, cross country skiing becomes the big activity in the region, with countless trails, zigzagging the park.

It is a magic place no matter what the season, and one visit is not enough. Garibaldi keeps calling you back time and again.

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