This is a great spot for an easy walk beside some lovely waterfalls. It is great for dogs to jump…read moreinto the water. There is ample parking at the top of the hill near the soccer field and the waterfall path is just about 20 steps away from the parking and a public washroom.

Like Roberts Creek isn't un-urban enough, you can truly escape away from it all with a little jaunt…read morethrough Cliff Gilker Park. Well marked trails, easy paths, a babbling creek, waterfalls, bridges and huge, red cedars make this a little sanctuary. And the canopied woods means even if it's raining, you're protected. There's a few "viewpoints" with benches and in the hour that I was "lost" in the woods, I didn't see a soul. Although I should warn, the bear sighting signs didn't sit well with me. I should have brought my dog spray and my whistle. Then I could show them who's boss! There's lots of parking, an outhouse (just jump over to the golf course) and a big map that tells you where you are. If you're staying in Roberts Creek, I'd suggest just walking. It's only another 10 minutes and the trails aren't that long.

This is a beautiful and easy 8k hike through the woods and along the water to the narrows…read more Tide pools reveal an abundance of sea life including an astounding PURPLE starfish! There's plenty of room to picnic on the rocks and watch the tide rush past. We saw a bear on the far shore and enjoyed it from our safe distance. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water along and especially don't forget your camera! Happy hiking :-)

Beyond the park sits a serene beach. I love feeling the crisp air against my cheeks. The only…read moresounds come from gentle waves rolling along the shores of Howe Sound and from pebbles sliding beneath my feet. Its pristine waters are cold to the touch. With the low tide, the rocky path to reach Whytecliff Island emerges - a fun mini adventure! Besides exploring the beach and island, here are other things to do at Whytecliff Park:  - Hike among several trails - Enjoy a picnic in the park - Scuba dive Whytecliff Beach & Island was our first stop along our Sea to Sky Highway road trip - a tranquil beginning. (Part 1)

Wow, this place is amazing! You get beautiful, expansive views of the area and the water from atop…read morethe cliffs, and then you can walk down to the beach to access the ocean. During low tide, you can make your way down to a nearby small rocky island and hike around. Do note that this park gets really busy. When I visited over the weekend, the carparks were all full and people were parking alongside the small road that winds up the park. As there's no footpath or pavement alongside the road, it means that you have to walk or drive carefully to avoid any crashes. There is also an interesting collection of people here, from social media influencers performing full on photoshoots (with portable outfit changing areas) to people having err...rather intimate moments, you could find interest in watching both the animals and the humans who gather here. Also, the cafe here uses AI images on their menu...For me that's minus a star in addition to the other drawbacks I mentioned.

It has been years, decades even, since I last came here. Many times I wanted to drop by but…read morecouldn't find parking so I left. This time, the parking God smiled on us and we managed to get a spot when a car left. My sister was here for a visit and we took her here. There is now a gift shop with info board near the entrance, compared to 20 years ago. There are a few picnic tables and benches for those who are not going up to the falls. There are two paths to the falls, one is for those with strollers and wheelchairs. The falls is still as beautiful as I remembered. I stayed by the stream and it was quite mesmerizing to see the flow of water gushing over the rocks in the stream. The water was so clear. This is definitely a great place to bring visitors.

Shannon Falls offers a beautiful view. I would recommend…read morewalking up a bit more to get to the second view point. The lake was clean and was relaxing. Worth checking out. 4.5 stars

Hidden Grove is a network of walking trails in Sechelt, and combined with the trails in the Sechelt…read moreHeritage Forest, there are over 16km of trails running through 170 acres of forest. The trails are numbered and color coded, with signs and color markers at each trail junction, making it very easy to determine your location and find the next trail. There are numerous combinations of routes you can take, with each trail segment ranging from a one ten minute walk. (Oddly, the map posted online and at the entrance to Hidden Grove does not indicate the length of time it takes to walk each trail segment, but the paper maps available at the entrance do.) We went for a leisurely 45 minute walk, and while we only walked a fraction of the trails, all the trails were extremely easy and flat. There was only one brief segment marked as "steep", and even that wasn't too bad -- the elevation gain was minimal and only lasted a minute or so. The Hidden Grove trails are good for families and people with mobility issues. In fact, there are a couple of trails that are designated "accessibility trails", suitable for people in wheelchairs, and there are also benches throughout the trails. The trails are also dog-friendly. While not a hike, Hidden Grove was a lovely walk through a lush, green forest, and I hope I have the opportunity to go again and walk all the different trails. The trails are maintained by the Sechelt Groves Society, and extremely impressed with how well-maintained and marked the trails were, I made a donation. [Yelp collections: Hiking]

I've just had one of the best hiking days of my life…read more Reasons: ~A gorgeous drive up the Sea To Sky past Squamish to the Cheakamus trail head. ~The best group of hiking friends I could ever imagine. ~The trail has amazingly beautiful views of mountain peaks, Starvation Lake and the rushing river with a pebble beach where people fly-fish. I felt like I was watching a fishing show only it was live! I half expected to see bear hunting there. ~A gradual elevation with gravel and well compacted stone on some parts while other parts were carpeted in perfect Autumn coloured leaves. The hike is only a few hours long and about 9k, but you feel you want to stretch it out a bit and enjoying the real wilderness feeling to be had out there. Bring a snack, there's a couple of spots to sit on a Moss carpet with incredible views of snowy peaks. Not only does this easy hike have incredible views of the mountains, but also offers some real beauties for rail-fans. This trail is an in and out, not a loop, and includes a few surprises like the makeshift 'suspension bridge' above the train tracks where there the trail fell away. It's more like a fence laid flat and supported with chain link and re-bar. Safe but a bit freaky! I felt super brave and went first of the 7 of us. One of the best hikes I've had in BC. and anyone could do this one. This has got to be on the best of BC hikes list.

The hike isn't as fun when the weather is poor or the view is covered with clouds so I'd recommend…read morechecking the cypress mountain cameras to ensure you get a view of Vancouver at the bluff! If it's cloudy or windy, it might be colder at the top so bring an extra layer or keep warm with an emergency blanket. This is a great quick hike that's easily accessible from Vancouver. There's lots of room to sit and enjoy the view at the bluff and plenty of parking! Make sure to park outside of the parks gate if hiking for sunset views because they close early!

One of the best views for intermediate hike! The beginning is very rocky and slippery when coming…read moredown but rest is beautiful forest trail. You can go via black mountain for view of the lions and stop by canine lake for a swim Value 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Service 4/5 Quality 4/5 18/29

Brandywine Falls is located about a 15-minute drive south of Whistler. We stopped by on a Sunday at…read morearound 2:30 on the drive back to Vancouver. They have a parking lot, and we had no issues with finding a spot at that time. It's a short, easy trail to the falls - maybe about 10 minutes. The falls are big but is unfortunately partially blocked by foliage and rocks. If you keep going, you'll get some views of the mountains and a greenish blue lake. It's a nice and quick stop if you're driving on the way to something else, but probably not something worth making a stop specifically for.

This is a super easy trail that quickly leads to the plummeting falls! The park contains a violent…read moregeological past, and its volcano left signs of eruptions along the trail. Formerly hot lava, basalt columns surrounded the entrance sign. After crossing a wooden bridge, we walked next to a steep slope of large volcanic boulders. Then we hobbled over train tracks towards a wooden deck overlooking Brandywine Falls. The water that pooled at the bottom of the waterfall had a gorgeous turquoise color. The only downside here was the large crowd. Other things to do at Brandywine Falls: - Restroom break by the parking lot! - Walk your dog (on a leash) - Walk past Brandywine Falls to view Daisy Lake and surrounding mountains - Hike to Cal-Cheak Suspension Bridge - Picnic - Mountain bike to Cal-Cheak Forest Recreation Site Brandywine Falls had the easiest walk towards a scenic body of water along our Sea to Sky Highway road trip. (Part 5)

This is a 4km stretch/trail that pretty much leads out to the ocean. The path is divided, I think…read morebikes and pedestrians on the bottom and just pedestrians on the top. It is a gravel on the bottom, not sure about the top. I always bike here. There is I believe a washroom (outhouse) along the way. When you get to the very end there is stairs to a viewing platform where you get some amazing views of the ocean. This is a great place to cycle, walk, walk your dog or whatever.......

Prepare for a long walk ! So here are the specs : 4 km , approx. one hour each way . One can…read moresignificantly reduce the travel time by at least two-thirds if you bike instead so of course that's what we did haha . Amenities along the way include restrooms and 2 rain/wind shelters which will most definitely come in handy cos . . . did I mention it's a looong walk ? Again I'd highly recommend cycling , unless you reeeally like walking .