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Historic Sites & Heritage Trails in British Columbia

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Sea to Sky Summit Trail (Upper Shannon Falls Trail) trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Sea to Sky Summit Trail (Upper Shannon Falls Trail)

Head out on this 17.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.7 km
Elevation
+1,017m
Time
3 h 44 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park Seawall trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Vancouver

Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park Seawall

Check out this 25.4-km out-and-back trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hudson's Bay Company Heritage Trail trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
Hope

Hudson's Bay Company Heritage Trail

Enjoy this 71.1-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 25 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
71.1 km
Elevation
+3,922m
Time
25 h 25 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay - Deep Cove trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
Bowen Island

Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay - Deep Cove

Proceed cautiously on this 43.6-km point--point trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
43.6 km
Elevation
+2,425m
Time
2 h 1 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Hayward Lake trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Mission

Hayward Lake

Check out this 17.4-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 17 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.4 km
Elevation
+352m
Time
4 h 17 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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Fisherman's Trail North trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Fisherman's Trail North

Discover this 16.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
16.3 km
Elevation
+253m
Time
3 h 44 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Cave
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Mount Gardner - Killarney Lake trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Bowen Island

Mount Gardner - Killarney Lake

Proceed cautiously on this 15.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
15.9 km
Elevation
+810m
Time
1 h 49 min
Forest Lake River
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Second Narrows and Lions Gate (Road Cycling) trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Vancouver

Second Narrows and Lions Gate (Road Cycling)

Head out on this 25.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 36 min to complete. This is a popular trail for road biking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
25.9 km
Elevation
+300m
Time
5 h 36 min
Paved Beach Forest
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Burnaby Mountain Tour trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain Tour

Enjoy this 20.0-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 1 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Spirit Trail: Bridgman Park to Ambleside Waterfront trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Spirit Trail: Bridgman Park to Ambleside Waterfront

Experience this 25.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 5 h 3 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Burke North Summit trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Burke North Summit

Enjoy this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
24 km
Elevation
+1,273m
Time
38 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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