Vancouver Sports & Outdoor Activities
Vancouver Hiking
Vancouver and British Columbia offer some of the best hiking in the country because of the diversity, beauty, and generally mild weather compared to the rest of Canada. The main regions to hike in and around Vancouver include Vancouver city (Burnaby Lake, Deer Lake, Pacific Spirit Regional Park, and Stanley Park), The North Shore (Deep Cove, Lynn Canyon, Capilano Canyon, Eagle Bluffs, Dog Mountain, Goat Mountain, Hollyburn Mountain, Mount Seymour, Grouse Grind, and Rice Lake), Howe Sound (Alice Lake, High Falls Creek, Mount Gardner), Whistler, Pemberton, Lower Fraser Valley, and Upper Fraser Valley.
Vancouver hiking trails:
| Trail Name | Area | Difficulty | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiralty Point | Upper Fraser Valley | Easy | 5km |
| Alice Lake | Howe Sound | Easy | 6km |
| Baden Powell Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon | The North Shore | Intermediate | 12km |
| Baden Powell Lynn Canyon to Grouse | The North Shore | Intermediate | 10km |
| Black Tusk | Whistler | Difficult | 29km |
| Brandywine Falls | Whistler | Easy | 1km |
| Brandywine Meadows | Whistler | Difficult | 6km |
| Brothers Creek Loop | The North Shore | Intermediate | 7km |
| Brunswick Point | Lower Fraser Valley | Easy | 8km |
| Buntzen Lake | Upper Fraser Valley | Easy | 8km |
| Burnaby Lake | Vancouver City | Easy | 10km |
| Capilano Canyon | The North Shore | Easy | 2.6km |
| Cheakamus Lake | Whistler | Easy | 16km |
| Cypress Falls | The North Shore | Easy | 3km |
| Deas Island Regional Park | Vancouver City | Easy | 4.5km |
| Deer Lake | Vancouver City | Easy | 5km |
| Dog Mountain | The North Shore | Easy | 5km |
| Eagle Bluffs | The North Shore | Intermediate | 8km |
| Elfin Lakes | Howe Sound | Intermediate | 22km |
| Elk Mountain | Lower Fraser Valley | Intermediate | 7km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Whistler | Intermediate | 18km |
| Goat Mountain | The North Shore | Intermediate | 8km |
| Gold Creek Falls | Upper Fraser Valley | Easy | 5.5km |
| Goldie Lake | The North Shore | Easy | 3km |
| Grouse Grind | The North Shore | Difficult | 2.9km |
| Hayward Lake | Upper Fraser Valley | Easy | 17km |
| High Falls Creek | Howe Sound | Intermediate | 12 km |
| Hollyburn Mountain | The North Shore | Intermediate | 7km |
| Joffre Lakes | Pemberton | Intermediate | 11km |
| Jug Island Beach | Upper Fraser Valley | Intermediate | 5.5km |
| Killarney Lake | Howe Sound | Easy | 9km |
| Levette Lake Loop | Howe Sound | Intermediate | 11km |
| Lighthouse Park | The North Shore | Easy | up to 6km |
| Lindeman Lake | Lower Fraser Valley | Intermediate | 3.4km |
| Lower Hollyburn | The North Shore | Intermediate | 10km |
For a complete list of hiking trails in Vancouver, and the times of year that they're open for hikers please visit: http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/
Vancouver Mountain Biking
Although mountain biking is more difficult and messy in the winter, it's a Vancouver sport that's possible year round. Below you'll find a list of the most popular mountain biking trails in Vancouver ranging from novice to eperienced:
Stanley Park Seawall
Vancouver, BC
Whistler Mountain Bike Park
Whistler, BC
Vedder Mountain Ridge Trail
Chilliwack, BC
Mount Seven
Nicholson, BC
A River Runs Through It
Whistler, BC
Kill Me, Thrill Me
Whistler, BC
Bob's ReBob
Whistler, BC
Kettle Valley Railway Carmi Subdivision/Midway to Penticton
Midway, BC
Upper Secks Boy
North Vancouver, BC
Lower Secks Boy
West Vancouver, BC
Wasa to Premier Lake
Canal Flats, BC
Cheakamus Lake Trail
Whistler, BC
Mount Washington - Discovery Trail
Courtenay, BC
Pacific Spirit Regional Park - Salish / Spanish Loop
Vancouver, BC
Burnaby Mountain - Cardiac Hill / Joe's Trail
Burnaby, BC
Vancouver Skiing and Snowboarding
There are 3 main ski hills in Vancouver that offer downhill skiing for all levels, cross country skiing, kids and adult lessons, snowboarding, a rental shop, a lodge or chalet, a restaurant and many other amenities. For more information and snow reports you can check out the offical websites for each mountain:
Grouse Mountain
Cypress Mountain
Mt. Seymour
Whistler is 2.5 hours away from Vancouver and offers a world class ski resort with every amenity imaginable. For more info visit http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/
Vancouver Climbing
Below you'll find a list of climbing companies that offer climbing equipment, and indoor climbing facilities:
www.cliffhangerclimbing.com - (604) 874-2400
www.vpo.ca - (604) 872-8872
www.edgeclimbing.com - (604) 984-9080
www.ecooutdoorsports.com - (604) 875-6767
Federation Of Mountain Clubs Of BC
www.mountainclubs.org - (604) 878-7007
maps.google.ca - (604) 878-7007
www.themountainschool.com - (604) 876-5255