One of the most impressive (and easy to reach) waterfalls on Vancouver Island is Elk Falls near Campbell River. This is a gorgeous location surrounded by old growth forest. You’ll be able to visit three waterfalls in one trip, but the main Elk Falls is the star of the show with a suspension bridge that crosses about 30m above the canyon, giving you the best possible view of the falls. This is a great option for families, or for anyone…
Mamquam Falls is a pretty waterfall in Squamish at the end of an impressive gorge. It has beautiful glacial-fed waters, so looks amazing, even on moody, grey days. You can do the trail as a loop and it is short, and relatively easy to reach in all seasons. This location is sometimes called a “hidden gem” but it is pretty popular on Instagram for the last couple of years, and you can find it on all trails so it’s not…
The 79 Grind trail near Mission, BC is a fun workout hike that ends with a viewpoint over Stave Lake and the gorgeous coastal mountains to the east of Vancouver. This is a new-ish trail; It was built as part of a city of Mission project to create new hiking opportunities in the Stave West area, and officially opened in 2022. The trail is named after the nearby Seventy-nine Creek, and the mountain is Rockwell Knob (also known as Rolley…
One of the most fun road trips for a long weekend or mini holiday is the journey from Vancouver to Tofino on Vancouver Island in BC. The drive itself can be completed in about 3 hours from the Nanimo Ferry, so lots of people drive straight to the coast. However if you take it slowly there is soooo much to see along the way. We took our time with this adventure, spreading out the driving over multiple days while we…