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Hiking in British Columbia

Discover thick evergreen forests, snow-capped peaks and the rest of British Columbia’s pristine natural beauty on foot!

From the Rockies to the Coast Range and everything in between, British Columbia is a veritable paradise for hiking enthusiast. Lace up your boots and come discover the best of the Canadian backcountry. Compare and book a certified guide for your trip on Explore-Share.com: 1500+ guides, 70+ countries and more than 8000 different programs to choose from. Take a pick from our selection of Hiking trips in British Columbia. The mountains are calling!

Top hiking trips | British Columbia:

Most popular

Two-Day Guided Trek on the Wapta Glacier (Banff National Park)

Come with Brent, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, on a two-day tour of the immense and compelling Wapta Glacier in western Canada. This ice trekking program allows you to walk on one of Canada´s most studied ice fields and learn about its landscape.

2 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromCAD 390

1-Day Hiking and Scrambling Tour in Canmore, Alberta

Step into the Canadian Rockies with IFMGA-certified mountain guide Brent for a remarkable day hike in the Canmore area of Alberta. Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the great outdoors and have a true Rocky Mountain experience.

1 day

Beginner

Occasional

FromCAD 100

3-day trekking traverse in Wapta Glacier (Banff National Park)

Join Brent, IFMGA-certified guide, for this 3-day ice trekking trip in the stunning Wapta ice field of Western Canada!

3 days

Beginner

Occasional

FromCAD 550

Day hike to the top of Crown Mountain from Vancouver

Escape the city and join an experienced guide on a challenging full day of hiking close to Vancouver, where you'll get to enjoy breathtaking scenery.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 55

Mount Seymour, Day hike with panoramic views of Vancouver

Come and join one of our certified guides for a full day hiking expedition on beautiful Mount Seymour and enjoy spectacular, panoramic views of Vancouver in British Columbia.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 40

Hike up Dog Mountain in Vancouver with a local guide (half-day)

Join fully-certified Canada Adventure Guides on a half-day adventure hiking up Dog Mountains, home in the Mount Seymour Provincial Park in Vancouver.

1 day

Beginner

Occasional

FromCAD 150

Day hike to Garibaldi Lake in Whistler, near Vancouver

Stretch your legs on this 9 km guided hike to Garibaldi Lake in Whistler and enjoy the beautiful nature and spectacular views of this turquoise-colored lake.

1 day

All Levels

Fit

FromCAD 270

Hiking The Chief with 3 peaks in 1 day in Squamish, near Vancouver

Conquer the Canadian dome of The Chief on a 1-day hiking adventure to 3 peaks near Vancouver with fully-certified Canada Adventure Guides.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 350

1-Week Hike on the Chilkoot Trail, Yukon & British Columbia

Come and join a certified mountain guide on an enthralling week long hiking adventure on the amazing Chilkoot trail that will take you from the Yukon to British Columbia and back.

7 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 1400

9-day hiking traverse in Mount Edziza, Canada

Follow Christoph, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, on this 9-day hiking tour and discover the amazing Canadian deserts of Mount Edziza.

9 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 2550

There are many reasons for choosing Hiking in Canada

No matter where you head in British Columbia, you are in for a real treat. The entire province is incredibly scenic. From the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains, to the high plains in the heart and north of the province, on to the shores of the Pacific Ocean, there is simply so much to see and hiking is among the best ways to do so.

Good to know:

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Language:

English

Best time to visit:

June to September

Currency:

Canadian dollar (CAD)

What’s the weather like?

During the summer, average daily temperatures in British Columbia are around 20 °C. These drop and rise depending on the altitude and elevation. Summers also tend to be the driest time of year in Canada, but some rain still falls

How to get there?

Any hiking trip to British Columbia, begins with a flight into the international airports in Vancouver (YVR). From here it is easiest to rent a car to get to your final destination, although transport by both bus, rail and domestic flights are also possible

More info about Hiking in British Columbia:

Boasting so many unique landscapes and incredible scenery, British Columbia is a veritable paradise for hiking enthusiasts and there are so many places to visit! Away from the three aforementioned spots, there are dozens, probably more like hundreds, of others. Starting nearby Vancouver, the largest city in the province, Garibaldi Provincial Park offers plenty of pristine alpine scenery with several amazing mountains to climb as well. The park boasts various trails, which offer incredible views of the surroundings. Garibaldi Lake Trail, Panorama Ridge Trail and the Black Tusk Trail are among the favourites. Continuing northward, Ts’yl-os Provincial Park offers even more incredible hiking opportunities. The views from some of the mountain slopes out over the lake and valley are sublime. Truly a do not miss for anyone who loves getting out into the backcountry

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