best hikes by month

A rough guide. Snow lines vary each year; check conditions first.

november to march

Stay low: Quarry Rock, Lighthouse Park, Lynn Loop, Stanley Park Seawall, Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Teapot Hill, Capilano Canyon & Cleveland Dam. Snowshoe routes such as Dog Mountain need winter gear and may need a BC Parks pass.

april to june

Waterfalls run high: Norvan Falls, Cypress Falls, Lower Falls (Golden Ears), Shannon Falls, Bridal Veil Falls. Mid-elevation trails start to clear late in this window.

july to september

Alpine season: Garibaldi Lake, Panorama Ridge, Joffre Lakes (Upper Lake), Elfin Lakes, Eagle Bluffs, Wedgemount Lake, Golden Ears Summit. Book passes where needed.

october

Larches are not local, but fall colour and quiet trails are: Buntzen Lake Loop, Sendero Diez Vistas, Lindeman Lake, Whyte Lake. Snow can return to the alpine any week.