Destination Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia
Waterfalls, Mountain Peaks, Swimming Holes, and More
Coming May 11, 2021
Discover 55 of the most scenic hikes near Vancouver, each with an exciting destination to reward your efforts.
Towering waterfalls, ancient forest giants, colourful wildflower meadows, sparkling swimming holes, and exhilarating viewpoints. These are the destinations that take a hike from great to unforgettable. And southwestern British Columbia has all of these within an easy drive of Vancouver. Stephen Hui, bestselling author of 105 Hikes, shares 55 new day trips that celebrate the region’s natural and cultural history, from the panoramic peaks of the Duffey Lake corridor near Whistler to the rocky shores of the Gulf Islands, and from gleaming alpine lakes east in the Chilliwack Valley to lush conifer forests in northern Washington. Destination Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia includes detailed trail descriptions, colour photographs, topographic maps, and points of interest to help you make the most of your hike, whether it’s a quick ramble or a full-day adventure with family. Learn more.
A portion of the author’s royalties from this book will go to the Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning to support trail building and maintenance.
105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia
#1 B.C. bestseller
An all-new follow-up to southwestern British Columbia’s best-selling hiking guidebook — now featuring trails on the islands and in northern Washington.
David and Mary Macaree’s iconic 103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia has been the province’s most popular and trusted hiking guide for nearly fifty years. Inspired by their beloved classic, Stephen Hui carries on their legacy with hikes across a wider area and range of abilities; an at-a-glance summary of all the hikes in the book; tips for hiking safely and ethically; full-colour topographical maps; a rating system for hike quality and difficulty; Indigenous place names where appropriate; and shorter or longer options for many outings. Extensively researched and field-tested, 105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia is your new go-to day-hiking guide for trails around the region. Learn more.
A portion of the revenue from sales of 105 Hikes will benefit the British Columbia Mountaineering Club (BCMC), one of the province’s oldest outdoors clubs.
Destination Hikes is coming to bookstores in May 2021. Pre-order the book today.
