My top hikes by destination & everything you need to know before you go
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Hiking Through Okanagan History: The Fur Brigade Trail There’s something different about hiking the Fur Brigade Trail. Not just because of the stunning views over Okanagan Lake and the valley, or the journey to the summit, but because this trail has been travelled for thousands of years. Long before highways connected communities through the Okanagan,…
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Why Giant’s Head Mountain Might Be the Most Underrated Hike in the Okanagan Most people drive straight through Summerland without ever realizing one of the best viewpoints in the Okanagan is sitting right above them. Giant’s Head Mountain dominates the skyline of this small lakeside town, but somehow still flies under the radar compared to…
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Fintry Falls: A Hidden Gem Near Kelowna Worth Exploring There’s no shortage of places to explore around Kelowna, but somehow, Fintry Provincial Park still feels like one of the Okanagan’s best-kept secrets. Tucked along the west side of Okanagan Lake, Fintry Falls is so much more than just a quick waterfall stop. Between the historic…
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A Hidden Gem Above Okanagan Lake Most people visiting the Okanagan will make their way out to the Little Tunnel, but almost no one takes the extra few minutes to explore what’s just around the corner. Tucked into the hills above Naramata, the Ladybug Trail is a short, easy walk that offers a completely different…
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One of my favourite stops in the Canadian Rockies If you’re planning a trip to Banff National Park, chances are you’ve already seen photos of Peyto Lake’s unreal turquoise water and iconic wolf shape. Trust me, it’s even more stunning in person. Located just off the world-famous Icefields Parkway, Peyto Lake is one of the…
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Deep Cove is one of our favourite places in the Vancouver area. It feels like a small wilderness pocket tucked right next to the city. Close enough to be convenient, but far enough to feel like a true escape. Even as crowds have grown over the years, there’s still a strong neighbourhood feel here. Deep…
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Adra Tunnel Hike in Naramata, BC: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go A Hidden Piece of History in the Okanagan Big signs or crowded parking lots don’t mark some of the most memorable places. They’re the ones you almost miss if you don’t know to look for them. Tucked into the hills above…
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My Guide to Hiking in Kelowna and Trails You Don’t Have to Train For Kelowna is the Okanagan’s “big city”, but it also has plenty of access to scenic hikes that will have you snapping photos around every turn. This is a special place where lakes, hills, and orchards meet forest trails and canyon vistas.…
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Waterfall Trails That Are Worth the Drive Wells Gray Provincial Park is one of British Columbia’s most underrated outdoor destinations and is one of the places that made me fall in love with this province all over again. Often referred to as Canada’s Waterfall Park, this vast wilderness near Clearwater is home to more than…