105 Hikes in and Around Southwestern British Columbia

Travel Guide

Mary and David Macaree – Vancouver Trails

Mary and David started a long tradition in 1973 with the first publication of 103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia. This is a book dedicated to that legacy and Stephen Hui along with Greystone Books are proud to be keeping that legacy alive

A quote from T’uy’t’tanat—Cease Wyss:

“Our hope, as Indigenous peoples, is that through your time in our ancestor’s homes in the natural world, you will become as deeply connected to these wonderful and beautiful places that have cared for our peoples – as we have, hopefully cared for them”

“Please consider helping the forest to stay clean and loved as you make your way through the many trails you find in this book.”

See also : vancouvertrails.com

Hikes North of Vancouver

Mount Seymour, Mount Elsay, Lynn Creek, Lynne Peak Lookout, Norvan Falls, Mount Burwlell, Lower Mount Fromme, Goat Mountain  Crown Mountain

West Vancouver

Lions Bay to Britannia Beach – Mount Harvey, Squamish, Chekamus River, Whistler, Pemberton to Lillooeet

East of Vancouver

Belgara to Coquitlam, Pitt Meadow and Maple Ridge, Mission to Harrison Hot Springs, Teapot hill

Abbotsford and Chilliwack, Hope and Fraser Canyon, Coquihalla Pass to Rulameen River, Manning Provincial Park

West of Vancouver

Howe Sound, SunshineCoast, Gulf Islands, Victoria

South of Vancouver

Bellingham to Mount Vernon, Anacortes and San Juan Islands, Mount Baker

The book also explains the ten essentials as well as the common sense you need to take with you on every trek. Mountains and trails can bring up unexpected weather and walking conditions.

For each hike, there is a map, star rating, distance and difficulty rating, the time taken to complete on average, the elevation gain or loss,the high point and if it’s suitable for kids, or rainy days.