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Grouse Grind Opens Saturday
May 10, 2013The Grouse Grind opens this Saturday, May 11, 2013. The opening is earlier than most years as crews have been working hard to clear snow an... Read More...
North Shore Rescue Open House
April 3, 2013This Saturday, April 6, 2013, come visit the North Shore Rescue at their open house from 10am to 4pm. NSR is opening the doors to the public at their new rescue base, called The Embassy.
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Spring Break Family Hikes
March 17, 2013This week marks Spring Break for many students and the perfect opportunity for families to spend time outdoors. Here are a few family-friendly trails around the lower mainland worth checking out: ... Read More...
BC Parks Discover Camping Reservations
March 11, 2013On Friday, March 15, 2013 at 7:00a, BC Parks opens their Discover Camping Reservation system to the public to make reservati... Read More...
The 2013 Outdoor Adventure Show
February 24, 2013The Vancouver Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show takes place March 2 - 3, 2013, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The event will demonstrate and have great deals on outdoor gear as well as showca... Read More...
2013 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
January 28, 2013The 16th Annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival starts next week and runs from February 8th - 17th. The films will be showing at three theaters throughout the lower mainland, includ... Read More...
2012 Photo Contest Winners
November 13, 2012This year's Vancouver Trail's Photo Contest had a record number of over 900 photo submissions and with some stunning shots, it proved to be a very difficult task choosing a winner.
The c... Read More...
Photo Contest Ends October 15th 6pm
October 9, 2012There's less than 1-week remaining to enter the 2012 Vancouver Trails Photo Contest for your chance to win great prizes. The closing date and time for the contest in Monday, October 15, 20... Read More...
Thanksgiving Hiking Recommendations
October 5, 2012We've had a wonderful stretch of sunny weather and the forecast for the long weekend in the Vancouver area calls for nothing but sunshine. This weather have led to some of the best hiking conditio... Read More...
September Hiking
September 20, 2012Late September can be one of the best times of year to hike, and with sunshine predicted for the southern coast of BC, it's perfect weather to hit the trails.
The best part about hiking ... Read More...
Labour Day Long Weekend Hiking
August 28, 2012With the upcoming Labour Day long weekend, this is arguably one of the best times to go hiking during the season in Southwestern British Columbia as trails are snow-free and accessible. We are in ... Read More...
Snow Free Hiking Trails
July 6, 2012Summer has finally arrived and with at least a week of sunshine in the forecast, it's time to get outside for some hiking.
However, there is still snow on many of the local mountains an... Read More...
2012 Vancouver Trails Photo Contest
May 30, 2012The 3rd Annual Vancouver Trails Photo Contest has launched and it's time to grab your camera and submit your best shots to win great prizes.
This year's grand pr... Read More...
May Long Weekend Hiking Recommendations
May 17, 2012It appears as though the sunny weather will continue for at least part of the long weekend, which means a great opportunity for a day hike on one of the accessible trails.
While we've b... Read More...
New Hiking Trails Added
February 13, 2012Vancouver Trails has added 4 new trails which are perfect spring weather hikes, free of snow and accessible this time of year. Some of these trails are great family hikes, popular dog walking park... Read More...
BC Parks Management Planning Near Lillooet
January 25, 2012BC Parks is in the process of preparing management plans for 9 protected areas near Lillooet and they are giving the public the opportunity to provide their input into how these areas should be us... Read More...
2011 Photo Contest Winners
November 14, 2011With so many incredible photos submitted, choosing the winners for the 2011 Vancouver Trails Photo Contest has proven to be a difficult task.
The choices have been made and the winners a... Read More...
Less Than 4 Weeks to Enter To Win
September 24, 2011There is less than 4-weeks to go in the Vancouver Trails photo contest. So far, we've received more than 150 entries but there's still plenty of time before the 6:00pm PST deadline on October 17th... Read More...
September Forecast Looks Sunny
September 9, 2011So far, September has had the balmy warm weather that was missing in the month of July. The long range forecast shows sunshine last well into next week with temperatures into the 20's and higher i... Read More...
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Videos
July 29, 2011Vancouver Trails is featuring a number of wonderful videos produced by Metro Vancouver of the Regional Parks throughout the city. If you've ever wondered what some of the Regional Parks have to of... Read More...
Recommended Hikes for Post-Canucks Loss Stress Relief
June 17, 2011The long playoff run by the Vancouver Canucks and loss in game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals has been both stressful on the nerves and diet. Work off all those extra nachos and frustrating losses wi... Read More...
Happy 100th Birthday to Parks Canada
May 19, 2011Parks Canada turned 100 years old today and received the Gift To The Earth Award from the World Wildlife Fund. The award is the international organization's highest for for conservation work of ou... Read More...
Free Parking in BC Parks
May 3, 2011As part of the 100th Anniversary of BC Parks, parking will now be free in all BC Provincial Parks. In a statement from BC Premier Christy Clark:
"The parking meters a... Read More...
Easter Long Weekend Hiking Recommendations
April 19, 2011The weather forecast for the upcoming Easter Long Weekend is looking promising, offering a great opportunity to get outside for for a short hike.
There is still LOTS of snow on the local... Read More...
BC Parks is 100 Years Old
March 2, 2011On March 1, 2011, BC Parks turned 100 years old marking the creation of Stratcona Provincial Park, the first ... Read More...
Vancouver Snowshoeing Recommendations
December 30, 2010With the upcoming weekend forecast calling for sunshine and cold conditions, the local mountains offer a great opportunity for snowshoeing.
Access to popular snowshoeing trails tha... Read More...
Vancouver Trails 2010 Photo Contest Winners
November 6, 2010With more than 500 photos submitted to the 2010 Photo Contest, the judges had a difficult decision choosing a winner and four runner-ups. The choices have been made and the selected winners are: ... Read More...
Wanderung Party and Fundraiser
October 30, 2010On November 6, 2010 at 7pm, Vancouvers hiking group, Wanderung, will be holding their annual party and fundraising event at the Billy Bishop Legion (1407 Laburnum Street - ... Read More...
2010 Vancouver Trails Photo Contest Closes
October 4, 2010The 2010 Vancouver Trails Photo Contest has come to a close. We would like to thank everyone for their submissions over the past few months. With over 500 incredible outdoor photos submitted, pic... Read More...
Final Month to Enter to Win
September 4, 2010This is the final month of the Vancouver Trails Photo Contest and your chance to enter to win great prizes. The grand prize package of Hiking Gear includes:
... Read More...Long Weekend Hikes
July 30, 2010The forecast for the long weekend is looking great and what better way to spend a day hiking one of the local trails. Here are a few day hike options to enjoy:
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Campfire Ban and BC Forest Fire Information
July 21, 2010A campfire ban will come into effect on Friday, July 23, 2010, in the coastal region of British Columbia. The forest fire rating has increased high to extreme levels and the ban on campfires is me... Read More...
Garibaldi Provincial Park Conditions
July 10, 2010One of the most beautiful and popular hiking and camping areas in the summer is Garibaldi Provincial Park, a large area that stretches from Squamish to north of Whistler. The park has some of the ... Read More...
Photo Contest Gallery Launches
July 6, 2010Vancouver Trails has launched a photo gallery of submissions to the 2010 Photo Contest. In just a few short weeks, some amazing photos have already been entered into the contest! View the ... Read More...
Grouse Gondola Price Increase
June 22, 2010As of June 28, 2010, the price of taking the Grouse Mountain Gondola back down after finishing the Grouse Grind will increase from $5 to $10. Annual passes can ... Read More...
Buntzen Lake High Water Levels
May 18, 2010The powerhouse on the north end of Buntzen Lake that feeds into Indian Arm is undergoing a turbine replacement and will be out of service until November 2010. This has caused higher than normal w... Read More...
Belcarra Regional Park Hiking Trails
April 14, 2010Two hiking trails in Belcarra Regional Park have been added to Vancouver Trails. Admiralty Point is a short hike with beautiful vie... Read More...
2010 Hiking Season
April 7, 2010While a lot of hiking trails are open year-round, other trails are only accessible after the snow has melted and this year has posed some challenging conditions, from the lack of snow in the winter... Read More...
First Time Hiking in Vancouver
February 5, 2010Whether you are visiting Vancouver or you have lived in the city for years but have never ventured to the surrounding trails, the new article, Wha... Read More...
Hiking during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
January 28, 2010Vancouver has been experiencing warmer than usual winter weather which means there is less snow on the mountains and more trails are accessible to hikers. However, these conditions can also pose ... Read More...
2010 Winter Olympic Trail Closures
November 20, 2009As the snow starts collecting on the surrounding mountains and you begin to plan your winter outdoor activities, please keep in mind the upcoming Olympic Games will result in several trail closur... Read More...
Ming Pao Hiking Article
September 9, 2009Vancouver Trails has been featured in an article in Vancouver's Chinese newspaper, Ming Pao. The article talks about some autumn hiking options including Buntzen L... Read More...
Mount Cheam in Chilliwack BC
July 26, 2009Towering high above the Fraser Valley, Mount Cheam offers one of the most spectacular views in the Chilliwack area. Vancouver Trails has added ... Read More...
Lynn Peak in North Vancouver
July 19, 2009If you are looking for a good cardio workout close to the city but much less busy then the Grouse Grind, Lynn Peak maybe your answer. Located in Lynn Headwaters R... Read More...
Central Valley Greenway
June 27, 2009The Central Valley Greenway for cycling, jogging, rollerblading, and walking officially opened to the public today, June 27, 2009. This urban route starts from Science World in Vancouver and head... Read More...
Blogging on Tourism Vancouver
May 28, 2009Mike Chang of Vancouver Trails has written an article on Tourism Vancouver's blog for travellers who are visiting Vancouver and want to experience some of the city's scenic hiking trails. The art... Read More...
Brunswick Point in Delta
May 16, 2009The trail around Brunswick Point in Delta, BC, has been added to Vancouver Trails. Brunswick Point is an easy walk along the dikes o... Read More...
UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
April 14, 2009The UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest in Maple Ridge has been added to Vancouver Trails. The tra... Read More...
Deer Lake and Two Canyon Loop
April 9, 2009Trail information for Deer Lake in Burnaby and Two Canyon Loop in North Vancouver... Read More...
Follow Vancouver Trails on Twitter
March 26, 2009Vancouver Trails is now on Twitter! Follow Vancouver Trails as we provide updates, hiking recommendations, and other outdoors new... Read More...