2024-04-24 22:35
Little Qualicum Falls is a gorgeous waterfall close to Parksville on Vancouver Island. This is one of the many great stops along the way if you are road tripping between Nanaimo and Tofino… Read More
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This is a blog about walking and fun places to explore. Most of the posts are located in or around London, but there are also descriptions and tips from walking holidays around the world.
2024-04-16 19:00
Lightning Lake is one of our favourite places to go camping, not just in E.C. Manning Provincial Park, but also in BC. I love that it is located within the forest, with trees around each sit… Read More
2024-04-08 17:30
Who doesn’t like to visit frozen waterfalls? Well, okay, I understand plenty of people don’t like to get outside when it is cold, but for me visiting frozen waterfalls is often t… Read More
2024-04-03 17:30
Brother’s Creek Loop is another one of the many options for rainy day hikes near Vancouver. The trail is in the forest just below Cypress Provincial Park in West Vancouver. Just like m… Read More
2024-03-25 19:30
Mystery Peak is one of the well-visited sub peaks on Mount Seymour near Vancouver, Canada. Lots of non-hikers have visited this peak as it’s the top of the Mystery Peak Express chairli… Read More
2024-03-15 18:53
Is it raining today in Vancouver? Do you want to get outside and walk anyway? Well, the Three Chop trail below Mount Seymour is a great option for a soggy hike. The trail is in the trees for… Read More
2024-03-14 03:42
Big White is a fantastic family friendly ski resort located in the interior of BC, close to Kelowna and the wine region of the Okanagan valley. The resort is spread over a large area, that i… Read More
2024-03-06 18:10
There are quite a lot of petroglyphs throughout British Columbia, Canada. Petroglyph Provincial Park (located near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island) has a collection of concrete replicas of petro… Read More
2024-02-29 05:11
Mount Washington is the name of the largest Alpine ski resort on Vancouver Island. Did you know in addition to winter sports, it is also possible to hike or cycle there in the summertime? We… Read More
2024-02-21 02:49
If you fancy an extra mini adventure beyond Kwai Lake Campground in Strathcona Provincial Park, keep walking to Cruickshank Canyon Lookout. The trail is easy to follow and only takes an hour… Read More
2024-02-15 04:42
Strathcona Provincial Park is one of my favourite places on Vancouver Island. The Paradise Meadow area is well named, especially in the autumn when the golden and bright red bushes are lit u… Read More
2024-02-10 22:52
Mount Benson is a short, fun, workout hike near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. It will get your heart pumping, and then reward you with spectacular views over the Straight of Georgia and over… Read More
2024-02-01 03:57
Do you fancy a road trip from Vancouver to the Rockies? Most people drive from Vancouver to Banff or the more inspiring route from Vancouver to Jasper; But if you’d like an even more e… Read More
2024-01-24 19:40
Suicide Bluffs is another of of the fabulous sub peaks on Mount Seymour near Vancouver, Canada. We love this as a hike or snowshoe as it takes a similar amount of time to Dog Mountain, but w… Read More
2024-01-17 03:48
De Pencier Bluffs is a fun Peak Bagging trail on Mount Seymour near Vancouver, Canada. This is a short sweet trail which never seems to be busy, even when the rest of the mountain is teeming… Read More
2024-01-10 21:15
One of my favourite hikes near Vancouver is the lovely trail to Goat Mountain from the top of the Gondola on Grouse Mountain. However, it is possible to go beyond, to a teeny summit on Goat… Read More
2024-01-04 03:15
Golden Ears Provincial Park is one of the most popular places to go camping for people in Vancouver and the lower mainland in BC, Canada. There are three main campsites, including the lovely… Read More
2023-12-27 19:20
Mount Nutt was a lovely surprise. It’s a fun but tough hike in Golden Ears Provincial Park. We were staying at Alouette Lake Campground in late September, but didn’t quite… Read More
2023-12-06 19:05
Myra Canyon is such a lovely place to hike or cycle. This is part of the Kettle Valley Railway, so you get to traverse over 18 beautiful trestles and through railway tunnels. The trail is pr… Read More
2023-11-29 20:39
Did you know British Columbia has a semi-arid desert region, the Okanagan Valley that is fantastic for wineries? We have visited a few times now, spending time near Osoyoos, Naramata and Oli… Read More
2023-11-23 02:17
Camping at S⨱ótsaqel or Chilliwack Lake Park is brilliant! It is located at the edge of Chilliwack Lake, surrounded by the Cascade Mountain range in Canada (on the border with… Read More
2023-11-16 05:18
Flora Lake & Flora Peak via the loop (including Lindeman Lake & Greendrop Lake) is a challenging, but spectacular hike in S⨱ótsaqel or Chilliwack Lake Park in BC, Canad… Read More
2023-11-11 19:11
I am excited to share this one! Lindeman Lake near Chilliwack is one of the most popular hikes in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia (Canada.) This is a short, sweet hike to a beautiful… Read More
2023-11-09 03:30
Chipmunk Caves are a series of limestone caves alongside Chilliwack river. They are pretty easy to reach, and really fun because you can climb up some steps into the cave mouth, and then tra… Read More
2023-08-29 23:00
The Miners’ path to Rainbow Falls is an pleasant, easy trail to a waterfall in Coleman near the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. It is perfect place to walk in hot weather as the trail is shad… Read More
2023-08-24 02:48
Emerald Lake is pretty alpine lake (elevation is 1,330m) right next to Highway 3 near the Crowsnest Pass, on the border between British Columbia and Alberta. The lake is connected to the lar… Read More
2023-08-16 16:30
The Townsite Loop is the easiest hike in Waterton Lakes National Park. This mellow trail will take you along the shores of Upper Waterton Lake, through the town as well as to the lovely Came… Read More
2023-08-10 04:52
If you want to go hiking in Waterton Lakes, one of the most fun (and cost effective) ways to stay in the area is to go camping. The Townsite Campground within Waterton Park is great! It has… Read More
2023-08-02 03:01
Blakiston Falls is an easy to reach waterfall near Red Rock Canyon. This is an incredible area for geology geeks as the rocks are ancient, colourful and fascinating. We visited on a grey day… Read More
2023-07-29 16:35
The Bear’s Hump is a fun hike on the edge of Waterton Park (in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta.) The hike is short and steep, climbing up to a knob that juts out on the south sid… Read More
2023-07-22 17:31
Oh my goodness are you ready for a dazzlingly beautiful hike? The Carthew Alderson trail is one of the most scenic (and varied) hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. It&r&hell…Read More
2023-07-17 19:15
Mount Lineham via Lineham ridge is a spectacular hike. This was honestly one of my favourite adventures last year as the picturesque scenery, colourful rocks (in addition to fabulous gem-col… Read More
2023-07-06 19:35
Rowe Lakes is a fabulous hike in Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada). This hike will take you to three beautiful alpine lakes in amidst spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies o… Read More
2023-07-01 21:04
Bertha Lake is a relatively easy to reach alpine lake close to Waterton Park (in Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada.) We visited on a gloomy day, yet the colours of the lake were still ama… Read More
2023-06-29 03:19
Lower Bertha Falls is an easy hike that is a great introduction to the spectacular scenery in Waterton Lakes National Park. We were staying in the campground in the Waterton Park townsite, s… Read More
2023-06-23 17:00
Lundbreck Falls is a pair of spectacular waterfalls just off the Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3.) There are viewpoints on both sides of the Crowsnest River as well as a bridge and a path to th… Read More
2023-06-13 19:20
The loop trail to Star Creek Falls is an easy-ish (although steep) hike to some incredible scenery and a waterfall near Crowsnest Pass, along Highway 3 in Alberta (Canada). The falls are loc… Read More
2023-06-07 04:13
If you are looking for fabulous hikes near Fernie, consider the incredible hiking trails within the Fernie Alpine Resort. In the summertime you can ride the Elk Chairlift up into the alpine… Read More
2023-05-24 00:34
Fairy Creek Falls is a popular hike just outside of Fernie in BC (Canada). It’s pretty short; About an hour long with a gorgeous waterfall at the far end of the trail. This hike is a g… Read More
2023-05-14 04:09
Pulpit Rock is a popular hike on the north shore of the Kootenay River opposite the beautiful city of Nelson in BC, Canada. This is one of the many short, steep, BC hikes that will get your… Read More
2023-05-07 04:04
Brilliant Overlook is a wonderful (or maybe brilliant) trail that overlooks Castlegar in the Kootenay Region of BC. We did this hike on a hot, summers day and loved the views down to where t… Read More
2023-04-22 16:47
Cascade Falls is located in the incredible Cascade Gorge close to Christina Lake in BC’s Boundary Country. You can reach the waterfall from a couple of different trailheads and there a… Read More
2023-04-18 15:00
Do you like visiting impressive waterfalls without much of a hike? Well, in that case Tulip Creek Falls within Syringa Provincial Park (near Castlegar, BC) is a doozy. You can mosey up to th… Read More
2023-04-12 22:45
If you go camping in Syringa Provincial Park, there is a short, easy path called the Yellow Pine trail that starts from the campsite, leading you up to some viewpoints above Lower Arrow Lake… Read More
2023-04-08 17:15
Camping at Syringa Provincial Park is a great option if you want to explore the area around Castlegar in BC, Canada. There are two campgrounds, the Main area and the Bighorn campground (that… Read More
2023-04-02 04:47
Johnstone Creek Provincial Park is a great spot to go car camping close to Osoyoos in BC. It’s not possible to book sites, so you need to just show up and choose a spot on a first come… Read More
2023-03-29 16:00
If you ever fancy attempting a new winter sport, taking up skiing can be pretty daunting, but cross country skiing (or Nordic skiing) is possible to pick up with virtually no experience. If… Read More
2023-03-22 21:06
Boundary Falls is the name of a town and a waterfall that cascades through an impressive gorge along surrounded by sweet-smelling ponderosa pine trees. This region has an interesting history… Read More
2023-03-15 19:00
Spotted Lake or kłlilx’w (sometimes written Ktlil’k) is a really interesting phenomenon in a lake just outside of Osoyoos in the Okanagan region of BC, Canada. It is a lake… Read More
2023-03-08 22:30
McDonald Falls is an easy to reach waterfall just off Lost Creek Forest Service Road near Mission, BC. It is less than 4km north of the far more famous Cascade Falls which is likely to have… Read More
2023-03-02 04:12
If you fancy exploring the fabulous area around Harrison Hot Springs on a budget, then one option is to camp in Sasquatch Provincial Park. There are three campgrounds within the park; Deer L… Read More
2023-02-23 05:09
Hicks Lake is a pleasant, easy hike in Sasquatch Provincial Park. If you are staying in one of the nearby Campgrounds, then this is a good place to stretch your legs or go for a swim. The tr… Read More
2023-02-17 23:20
Harrison Lake is a huge glacier-fed lake that is 60km long, making it the largest lake in British Columbia’s southern coastal mountains. Located at the southern edge of the lake is the… Read More
2023-02-12 05:53
One of the best things about car camping (for us) is cooking on campfires. Marc LOVES building up the fire and cooking on it. We tend to go on long hikes in the day, but then the evening coo… Read More
2023-02-01 17:30
Bear Mountain is one of the fun hikes close to Harrison Hot Springs and Sasquatch Provincial Park Campground, on the north side of the Fraser Valley, BC. The hike itself is a bit of a grind;… Read More
2023-01-24 19:00
The Lower Stein Valley is an incredible trail alongside the Stein River in BC, Canada, that is great for beginner backpackers. The second campground along the trail is Devil’s Staircas… Read More
2023-01-16 19:00
The Lower Stein Valley is a 26km trail alongside the Stein River. It does have some elevation gains and losses, but this lower section is not particularly strenuous. The first campground, Lo… Read More
2023-01-07 19:22
Slhanay Peak might count as a hidden gem in Squamish. It is a fabulous hike through gorgeous forest below a towering granite monolith. It is popular with climbers, and mountain bikers but le… Read More
2022-12-26 21:53
Rolley Lake Provincial Park is a gorgeous recreation area (and campground) between Maple Ridge and Mission in BC, Canada. You can hike a loop around Rolley Lake, then finish the walk by wand… Read More
2022-12-13 04:45
Steelhead Falls is another fabulous waterfall near Mission (about an hour away from Vancouver, Canada) that is great fun to visit on a rainy day. This is a family friendly, fun trail through… Read More
2022-11-30 20:00
Cascade Falls in Mission is perfect for a family friendly waterfall adventure! Do you love visiting waterfalls on rainy days? How about suspension bridges? What if I told you there is an imp… Read More
2022-11-27 16:35
Furry Creek Knob Deck is not famous, so although it ticks lots of boxes for a great mini adventure and you may not see any other hikers! This is an easy trail, that is close to Vancouver (Ca… Read More
2022-11-20 03:22
Leading Peak is the super steep pinnacle of a summit on the north side of Anvil Island. This was my favourite peak bagging adventure of the year. The island is delightful and it is really co… Read More
2022-11-14 17:45
Runyon Canyon is a quintessential Los Angeles hike with sandy soil and plenty of grasses and flowers; Plus you can look down to the city and the Hollywood sign. This was by far the busiest t… Read More
2022-11-09 18:02
Zuma beach is a beautiful long stretch of white sand in Malibu that is a great place to walk, see wildlife and relax by the sparkling blue Pacific Ocean. In summertime this is a popular beac… Read More
2022-10-30 03:34
The Chumash trail to Mugu Peak trail is fantastic! This is a short workout hike that will tire you out, but be worth the effort for the fabulous views of the Santa Monica Mountains and the b… Read More
2022-10-19 03:11
The start of the Cistern trail provides spectacular views down to Malibu Creek State Park and the spiky-looking tops of Goats Buttes. After those gorgeous views you’ll be keen to hike… Read More
2022-10-09 02:41
Numa Falls is an impressive waterfall that you can visit with virtually no effort in Kootenay National Park, in the Canadian Rockies. We popped in to use the picnic benches after our incredi… Read More
2022-10-04 17:30
The Rockwall trail is one of the best mini through-hikes in the Canadian Rockies. The trail normally takes 3-5 days, in which you’ll hike over high-alpine passes and get up close to th… Read More
2022-09-28 15:00
If you are hiking the entire Rockwall, or just fancy a rewarding day hike; The Floe Lake trail is an incredible adventure. This was our final section of the Rockwall trail; Hiking out from t… Read More
2022-09-20 03:19
I am so excited to share the next spectacular section of the Rockwall trail, from Numa Creek to Floe Lake. This hike involved a couple of giant waterfalls, more flower-filled meadows and the… Read More
2022-09-11 09:26
Ready for more of the fabulous Rockwall Trail!? This is the third section of our hike, from Tumbling Creek to Numa Creek. The trail ascends to tumbling pass with some of the best glacier vie… Read More
2022-08-31 02:41
This was our second day on the spectacular Rockwall trail, from Helmet Falls to Tumbling Creek. You can read the first part here. This section climbs up to the giant cliffs of Ottertail lime… Read More
2022-08-20 21:25
At the end of July my friends and I hiked one of the best backpacking trails in the Canadian Rockies; The Rockwall. It was incredible! We had perfect weather and got to see fabulous wildflow… Read More
2022-08-18 16:44
Do you like the idea of exploring the Cariboo region of BC, the location of BC’s Gold Rush in the 1860s. If so, the cute town of Clinton is a great place to use as a base while you exp… Read More
2022-07-31 04:18
There are multiple trails that will allow you to hike to Saddle Peak in the Santa Monica Mountains. If you fancy a scenic treat-of-a-trail through Malibu Creek State Park, you can reach Sadd… Read More
2022-07-16 17:09
The Temescal Canyon loop is a fun, easy-ish hike on the edge of the Santa Monica Mountains, California. It will treat you to fabulous views of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. We went in a… Read More
2022-07-05 14:30
Devil’s Peak is one of the small sub-peaks of Mount Seymour on Vancouver’s North Shore. The beautiful trail through the forest will take you to a rocky outcrop with great views o… Read More
2022-06-30 02:20
If you are ever driving along Highway 1 beyond Lytton, you will reach the beautiful town of Spences Bridge. This area is located within the traditional territory of the Nlaka’pamux Nat… Read More
2022-06-25 21:29
Sometimes you don’t actually need to climb a mountain to make it up a mountain! Mount Begbie Fire Lookout is a knob right next to the Cariboo Highway south of 100 Mile House. This look… Read More
2022-06-19 00:10
If you visit the fabulous 108 Mile Heritage Site, and you fancy stretching your legs; You can hike in a loop around 108 Mile and Sepa Lake. This is a flat, easy-going walk alongside the lake… Read More
2022-06-11 17:46
The Chasm is one of those strange places that isn’t particularly famous, but despite that, it is surprisingly cool. I guess if the Chasm was located somewhere else it would attract tho… Read More
2022-06-06 17:52
One of the best things about living in North America is the possibility of epic road trips! If you like road trips to reach fabulous mountain vistas, then you’ll want US & Canadian… Read More
2022-06-03 01:57
The 108 Mile Heritage Site at 108 Mile Ranch is pretty different to other places we have been sightseeing in BC! It is a historic site (a bit like an outdoor museum) showcasing a fabulous co… Read More
2022-05-26 21:27
If you have a chance this week, go and visit the Burnaby Blooms Festival in Deer Lake Park near Vancouver, BC. We visited a couple of weeks ago and LOVED the eco sculptures that were curated… Read More
2022-05-07 17:06
If you are looking for a super easy hike near Clinton (BC, Canada), and you like good waterfalls, it is worth checking out Clinton Falls. This mini adventure will lead you to three waterfall… Read More
2022-04-30 01:14
Lillooet is a small town on the Fraser River, four hours North of Vancouver. It is surrounded by beautiful rugged mountains with plenty of possible hiking trails. The town’s slogan is… Read More
2022-04-24 13:31
You can hike up to a Fire Lookout on Camelshoof Peak, just north of Lillooet in BC, Canada. This peak is the southernmost summit of Camelsfoot Mountain range, so you get to see the Fraser ri… Read More
2022-04-15 16:17
Seton Creek Spawning Channels are a great place to see the pink and coho salmon run (if you are lucky enough to get your timing right!) We visited in mid-October, but it was just a little bi… Read More
2022-04-09 18:49
Lillooet has a surprising amount of fun trails and pretty areas to explore… but did you know it also has a winery!? Friends told me that the best food in Lillooet is at the Fort Beren… Read More
2022-04-04 19:30
The trail up to Red Rock is one of those steep, satisfyingly hikes that lead you up to fantastic views over Lillooet and the Fraser River. We visited in the autumn when there was a cool bree… Read More
2022-03-30 16:30
Seton Lake Lookout is a bite-sized adventure just outside of Lillooet in BC, Canada. This mini hike will allow you to wander up to a fabulous viewpoint above the bright blue waters of Seton… Read More
2022-03-21 18:20
Lillooet Lake is a gorgeous glacier-fed lake 23km from Pemberton (or 55km north of Whistler.) As we were driving through the area, we spotted a bunch of campgrounds in the BRMB (back road ma… Read More
2022-03-17 02:50
Alouette Mountain is one of those mountains that I have been meaning to explore for a while. I knew most of the 20km trail is within forest, so I thought of it as a Shinrin yoku or forest ba… Read More
2022-03-13 03:58
The Paintbrush trail in Manning Park is one of the many bite-sized adventures that is great for kids or non-walkers. It is less than 2km long, but high in the alpine so you get beautiful flo… Read More
2022-02-26 19:16
Have you ever considered taking a tour in a helicopter? I have always wanted to, but I always assumed it was way out of my price range. Well, last year some friends invited Marc and me to jo… Read More
2022-02-24 04:11
Destination Hikes in and around Southwestern British Columbia by Stephen Hui is a companion book for the fantastic 105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia. If you enjoyed 105 h… Read More
2022-02-19 20:57
Beauty Peak (otherwise known as West Crown, or sometimes Sleeping Beauty) is one of the prominent mountains of Vancouver’s North Shore that you can see from all over the city. This is… Read More
2022-02-10 00:15
Did you know that BC has a semi-arid desert region, the Okanagan Valley that is famous for its vineyards and tasty wine? We have visited a few times now, but when our friends invited us to j… Read More
2022-02-07 16:00
Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia by Taryn Eyton is a fantastic guide for overnight hiking and camping trips. I bought my copy last spring when it was first published so have almo… Read More
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