A mutual friend living in Vancouver described this trail as "endless" and "disgusting". "You should…read morego if you're into that sort of thing." With that glowing endorsement, this was by far top on my list which probably speaks volume. I had originally planned on going a day after arriving, though the weather was near perfect so that I couldn't resist going after checking into my room. I took the 236 bus up which conveniently stopped at the base of the mountain. Folks were performing deep stretches and breathing exercises at the trailhead in preparation, a sign of things to come. When I started, I paced a hiker in front of me for a while before overtaking her. Naturally, another hiker came up from behind and steadily passed me. Intense concentration from everyone made the hike a fairly quiet one with occasional nods of empathy from those taking an extended break. Markers along the way tell you when you are 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 of the way up along smaller fractional markers out of 40. Beyond the 1/4 marker, downhill hiking is no longer permitted, though I noticed a handful of hikers doing just that. In total, my time was 1:07. In between the sweating and the panting, lush forest trees and bright purple foxgloves made the experience a visual delight. Heading back down via gondola, I had a chance to talk with someone who has been doing the grind for years and still loves it. Next time I would try the BCMC to compare but consider me a fan.

THE BIG: Located in North Vancouver, past the capilano bridge. Plenty of parking in the paid lots…read moreand free street parking down the hill. THE BLACK AND WHITE: This is a grueling hike. Think stairmaster but for an hour. The first time my wife and I did it, we got 59 minutes. This second round, we beat our time. I channeled my inner billy goat and hiked it in 56 minutes. There is a scanner at the bottom of the hike and top of the hike that you can scan to get a more accurate reading of your hike. I recorded everything on my apple watch. The trail is beautiful, plenty of temperate rainforest to see and markers to show half way, 3/4 way and it gets brighter as you approach the top. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, this is a very hard hike but the reward is worth it. Free to hike up and there is no way down except to buy a tram ticket that is around 20 CAD.

This park has grown on me. The people who come here are quite friendly especially compared to…read moreCentral Park where I live close to. There are also lots of birds here to check out. It also isn't as busy as Central Park. A nice park to go for a walk, run, walk you dog or have a picnic. They have picnic tables here as well .......

Six months ago I started a hiking group in which all hikes and walks are transit accessible and I…read morepurchased a couple of books of local walking and hiking trails for inspiration. It was in one of my books in which I learned about the Fraser Foreshore Park trail, and I planned a walk with my hiking group in October. The trail is a flat, easy trail along the Fraser River (ideal for people with mobility problems), and according to the book, it is 8km round trip and takes around 2.5 to 3 hours. However, despite walking at a slow, relaxed pace and stopping to take photos, the walk only took two hours. While it was a nice walk, I didn't find it particularly interesting and would prefer to try new trails before walking along this trail again. The trail is very transit accessible, with the #116 bus from Edmonds or Metrotown Station stopping minutes from the beginning of the trailhead on Boundary Road, but with the bus running only every half an hour, it's a bit of a pain to catch and what would be less than a ten minute drive ends up being a half an hour transit journey for me. Other things to note: within the park is a playground and picnic tables, as well as washrooms. But there are no washrooms at the beginning of the trail at Boundary, so if you need to use the bathroom at the beginning of the walk, you have to use the nearby gas station. [Yelp collections: Hiking]

The only park with in the mountain,this is actually heavily visoted by locals and tourist,very…read moreclean,restaurants in the moddle,lots of trails if you want to walk this is the best bet. While walking some of the area you cam enjoy the burrard inlet and some side you can look at the downtown area that is all visible in the sight.The restaurant in the middle is by reservations only. In the heart of the moutain theres a lot of totem poles that is really unique and very instagrammable. Parking is free,for kods there ia a designated play area for them,summer it will bring you a lot of flowers,and spring will be the amazing cherry blossoms. I also visited here winter time and another awesome place to chill and captured good photos. Its not open 24 hours There is no fee to enjoy the park. Of restaurant is close then washroom can be challenging. This is one of the best spot in Burnaby.

Gorgeous surroundings but very limited parking.. also quite dangerous at times due to sudden bursts…read moreof mountain bikers or runners charging down the hills.. not ideal when one side of the trail is basically a cliff.. the incline makes for good exercise

At first, the steps at the beginning had me a bit worried. I was winded and my legs were a bit…read moreunsure, but once you get past those stairs, the beauty of this trail takes over. I went hiking on the Baden Powell Trail the day after a huge rainstorm and it was quite dry and in good condition. I loved the many waterfalls and gullies. The walls of ferns and mossy trees are just breathtaking. And of course, the view from the top is just spectacular. On my hike I saw lots of people with dogs of all sizes, and people with babies in carriers and kids too. I went on Memorial Day weekend so Quarry Rock was pretty busy when we got up there. From the cute shops in Deep Cove to this wonderful trail, this is a perfect spot for any tourist or local looking for a relaxing day out.

This hike was very manageable and had many boarded paths throughout. It is also quite popular so…read moreI'd recommend coming early to get parking. The view at the top is nice but it's not completely nature as you can still see boats, homes, and the surrounding urban landscape.

This trail is rated easy, however not for the average person. It takes about 1.5 hours round trip…read morefor an average person. However, if you play sports and can run an easy 5-6 minute mile, it is quite easy. Parking is very hard and I parked half a mile away on a Friday afternoon. The trail is very crowded but the view is beautiful.

Quarry Rock was beautiful and a nice trail for tourists looking to enjoy some scenic nature views…read more I would describe this hike as an easy hike but with a larger incline during the beginning and end of the trail. Parking is available at Panorama Park but fills up quickly. Plan to add another 20-30 minutes wait time to your travels if you're packing a tight schedule. Another thing to note is that Google shows a trail leading from the main vantage point back down to the water; but it has since been removed as a path as there were signs and tape that indicated 'no trespassing'. This means that we took the same trail there and back, adding another 45-60 minutes to our itinerary. All in all, you don't want to miss the stunning views. The photos don't do the views at this vantage point justice.

A lovely space for promenading or biking along the waterfront in Downtown Vancouver. It is…read moremesmerizing to watch the small airplanes take off and land on the water. The cargo ships steaming into Vancouver harbor seem so close - enough to touch! The Alaska bound cruise ships dock right by the Seawall next to the Convention. Amazing! What a wise choice on how to design the space for maximum public use!

Renting a bike and riding along the Vancouver Seawall is a must do when in Vancouver, especially if…read moreit's your first time! It was my kids' favorite excursion while we were there. It's great to do first thing in the morning after breakfast, though depending on weather make sure you are bundled up and have gloves on!! We rode in sunny, but chilly weather (40s) without gloves and that was our biggest mistake.

I really like this trail, it is great for biking, walking, running, whatever. Lots of people walk…read moretheir dogs here as well. It is along the Pitt River so you get some nice scenery. It goes thru Colony Farms as well. Just a really nice trail to see some nature and get some exercise....

One of the greatest things about British Columbia is it's beautiful parks which are mostly…read moremaintained and protected for communities to use or explore. All its parks span the range of terrains, flaura, fauna , climates and wildlife (some parks) which astonishes you when you go for the first time but become an obsession at certain time. During this quarantine time, i took a plunge to explore outdoors and especially parks and hiking trails small or big, close or far from surrey( my hometown) This port- Coquitlam park is just 15 mins from my house as i live on the outskirts of surrey and close to Coquitlam. Its basically a trail of 12 km which expands to huge area covering roads, lake, natural plantation on the sides. Some area is gravel and some is a plain road. Ocean looks so calm like a lake from thos angle of the park. You can bike around it or maybe just walk or run but do stop to take some spectacular views at certain times like the sunset. There are benches with perfect spot for a little rest. Though there is no trail leading smoothly but rough and wild ones to go to the beach( not exactly beach but edges of water ). If you plan to do it all then take ur water and go for it, else take a small walk on road trail and still feel fresh. Parking is some 100 meters before the actual trail starts. It was gorgeous for me.

There are a few trails in Coquitlam area that are worthwhile for those into hiking…read more Crystal Falls in one of them. As mentioned in my previous review of Lions Park, this trail starts from Colony Farm near the entry of Coquitlam at Lougheed Highway and terminates far beyond Crystal Falls. It is a good 2-3 hour hike just one way. A more manageable trip would be to start from David and Shaughnessy Street in Coquitlam, if your destination is Crystal Falls. This takes approximately 1hr and 20 minutes on foot according to Google. However depending on the weather and road conditions, it may take significantly longer. Winter, rainy, muddy, lots of struck down trees. All in all, it is a good way to recharge and take in some rich oxygen to detox the work week.

The Crystal Falls trail was a very easy hike. For this particular section, the trail head starts at…read morethe end of Shaughnessy Street. Stay on the trail for about 40 minutes, going over a few streams and around many mud puddles after it has rained and you will come to the falls at the end. There were a few good stops along the way to sit, take in the river and to take in all the nature around you. Some parts of the trail can be narrow. Good for all ages, but can be tricky on some of the stream crossings.