Victoria Day Lengthy Weekend Hikes

The climate has been wet within the metropolis, which has made for uncommon cooler temperatures and full winter situations within the mountains round Vancouver this 12 months (Could 2022). Earlier than heading out this weekend, verify the climate situations and costume appropriately as extra rain is predicted.

Some hikes to think about through the Victoria Day Lengthy Weekend.

The Stawamus Chief

Probably the most iconic mountain in Squamish, The Stawamus Chief is a good early season hike to do however provided that the climate is obvious. The views from every of the three peaks are spectacular as you peer throughout Howe Sound to the mountains to the west. The hike up The Chief is gruelling and can be a great work out that rewards with even higher views.

Sendero Diez Vistas

The Sendero Diez Vistas Path is a well-liked hike within the Buntzen Lake space that heads uphill and previous a number of viewpoints, with most views searching over Indian Arm. The path is a steep uphill to start however as soon as on the high, it’s a gradual descent to the far finish of the lake. Be aware that the Buntzen Lake Suspension Bridge is being rebuilt, so there’s at present no crossing on the north finish of the lake and you’ll have to return through the Buntzen Lake Path on the west facet of the lake.

Lindeman Lake

A well-liked hike close to Chilliwack Lake, the path to Lindeman Lake climbs uphill to a scenic, turquoise lake within the mountains. Benefit from the lake on the small dock or stroll additional alongside the path to the rockslide space for added views. The hike to Lindeman Lake is comparatively brief, so if there’s time, it perhaps value stopping and climbing one other pretty brief hike to Bosumarne Falls.

Tunnel Bluffs

The view from Tunnel Bluffs alongside the Seas To Sky space is among the greatest within the Howe Sound area. The path begins from the neighborhood of Lions Bay, the place there’s restricted parking (get there early!). After a steep hike up the previous gravel highway, the path branches off and follows an pleasurable route, crossing a number of creeks earlier than reaching the perspective. This hike is a should, however must be performed on a transparent day.

Gold Creek Falls

A visit out to Golden Ears is a good day journey on a protracted weekend. An incredible hike to take pleasure in this time of 12 months in Golden Ears is the path to Gold Creek Falls the place the spring runoff must be producing loads of move. The path is pretty simple however, if the climate has been wet, it may be muddy in sections.

Mount Gardner

Wish to get away for the day? A visit to Bowen Island and climbing up Mount Gardner is perhaps simply the answer. It’s a protracted stroll from the ferry terminal on Bowen Island however you possibly can stroll by means of Crippen Regional Park earlier than climbing uphill and having fun with the view from the highest.