Elk Falls Provincial Park, on central Vancouver Island, is a popular destination. The main attractions are camping, salmon fishing, and an incredible 25-meter (89-foot) waterfall.
Located near the town of Campbell River, Elk Falls is a great hike for families.
Seton Lake Lookout in Lillooet, B.C.
The Seton Lake Lookout, near Lillooet, is a popular spot to stop by and grab a photo of the U-shaped Duffy Lake Road in the foreground of Seton Lake.
The drive to Lillooet along the Duffy Lake Road is stunning and makes for a fun road trip. The Seton Lake Lookout over the Duffy Lake Road, and of (a tiny portion of) Seton Lake, is also stunning.
The Lions Hike from the Lions-Binkert Trail
The Lions are an iconic natural landmark in Vancouver, easily spotted from many parts of the city. A hike to the Lions provides one of the most scenic vantage points of any hike around Vancouver.
Mount Elphinstone Summit Hike in Gibsons, Sunshine Coast
Mount Elphinstone is a tall peak on the southern Sunshine Coast. The trained eye can pick out this summit from several Sea to Sky and Squamish hikes, such as The Chief. At an elevation of 1,232 m and 13 km in distance, the Elphinstone Summit Trail offers a good challenge
Hope Lookout Trail Hike
The Hope-Lookout Trail is a short but steep hike just off Highway #1 in Hope, B.C. The trail takes you partially up Mount Hope, to a clearing with a beautiful lookout over the valley below. Built in the 1990’s, the Hope Lookout Trail is often called “Hope’s version of the Grouse Grind”.
Othello Tunnels Hike | Hope-Nicola Valley Trail
The Othello Tunnels are part of the historic Kettle Valley Railway. There are two options to explore the tunnels, depending how much hiking you want to do.