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Looking southwest; drifwood bench for viewing

Vancouver and the Sea to Sky

Trip worthy places, an hour from Vancouver.

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Looking southwest; drifwood bench for viewing

Brackendale Eagles Park

Brackendale Eagles Park lies in the Squamish River watershed, within the rugged terrain of the Coast mountains. As the Squamish River drains through the Pacific Ranges to the coast it has carved a deep low-level valley. The Squamish River Valley has long been …

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Brandywine Falls cascading into the canyon, creates a rainbow in the mist.

Brandywine Falls Park

Brandywine Falls is a spectacular 70 metre waterfall for which this park was named after. This park also offers visitors the chance to see some marvelous views of Daisy Lake and the surrounding mountains. Brandywine Falls Park provides opportunities for hiking…

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Trails winding through the forest in Cypress Park make for a great hiking experience. Credit: Destination Vancouver/Kindred and Scout

Cypress Park

Cypress Park is a great place to visit in any season. Hiking, skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, snowshoeing, and wilderness camping are just some of the activities this park offers. Take a virtual tour of Cypress Park The park’s southern section is surrounded …

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A picnic bench overlooking the sandy beaches and picturesque bays.

Dionisio Point Park

Dionisio Point Park on quaint Galiano Island features rocky headlands flanked by sandy beaches and picturesque bays. Overlooking Porlier Pass, this park is accessible by boat only and provides opportunities for walk-in camping, fishing, boating, kayaking, wild…

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Park visitors fishing from the end of a dock in Golden Ears Park. The lake is surrounded by forest.

Golden Ears Park

Golden Ears Park is one of B.C.’s largest parks and one of the province’s most popular camping destinations. With recreation opportunities just over an hour east of Vancouver, the park draws visitors from across the Lower Mainland, and beyond. The park offers …

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Pair of hikers looking at a map and compass to make sure they are going the right way

Joffre Lakes Park

Joffre Lakes Park is famous for its turquoise-blue lakes, jagged peaks, icefields, and cold rushing streams. The park offers stunning views and opportunities for hiking , camping , and climbing . This is an increasingly popular park, so backcountry camping res…

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From Murrin Park, a view of the highway running along Howe Sound.

Murrin Park

Established in 1962, this park has various climbing walls named the Shaman, Sugarloaf, Bog Wall, Leviticus, Petrifying Wall and The Brunser that provide for excellent climbing opportunities. Browning Lake offers swimming, picnicking, fishing and a nice walking…

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Inukshuk on rocky bank of Green River. Forest can be seen along banks of river.

Nairn Falls Park

Nairn Falls Park is just 20 minutes north of Whistler, within the boundaries of the Village of Pemberton, five minutes from Pemberton town center. This park provides a good base for exploring Whistler, the Pemberton Valley, or nearby Garibaldi Park . It makes …

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Distant view of a popular winter ski touring zone within the Cerise Creek Conservancy

Nlháxten/Cerise Creek Conservancy

Nlháxten/Cerise Creek Conservancy was established as part of the Sea to Sky Land and Resource Management Plan. The conservancy conserves sites of ecological and cultural importance and is a popular destination for backcountry recreation. The area protected by …

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