Hike Up the Vancouver Trails to Admire Jaw-Dropping Natural Beauty of Canada!

Yearning to taste the spice of metropolitan Canada? Vancouver must be your top priority. But this metropolis is not only about high-rise contemporary structures, swanky hotels and snazzy restaurants; travellers can also sense a connection with nature while indulging in hiking in around the city. Here’s a list of few notable spots to enjoy hiking in Vancouver.

Stanley Park

Travellers disembarking flights at Vancouver cannot return without spending time at this park. This is one of the most prominent highlights of the city and has gradually emerged as one of the prime choices to enjoy hiking at. No matter whether you are an expert hiker or a novice, you can easily find a trail complementing your level. Nature lovers buying tickets to visit this city don’t need to travel outside the city to admire the refreshing facet of Canada as this park is located within the city.

Lighthouse Park

For beginners, this could be the best bet in and around Vancouver. This park boasts some of the oldest Douglas Firs in the area. Hikers boarding flights to this dazzling Canadian city can ill afford to miss out on visiting this park where majority of trails feature waters on one side. Watch out for steep drop-offs. Starboat Cove is the highlight of this lush area which is a popular picnic area among locals and tourists alike.

Capilano Canyon

This canyon makes for an apt choice for hikers of all fitness levels. And every hiker would love to walk through the trail here to admire the breathtakingly picturesque views created by surrounding mountains, lush plantations and a thick population of trees. Canyon’s trail also features Capilano Salmon Hatchery which doesn’t require entry tickets. Here you can take a closer look at the phenomenon of salmons migrating into the river.

Stawamus Chief

This hike is located a short drive away from Vancouver and boasts an 11-km long hike. Experts would definitely accept the challenge of hiking here. Captivating views created by majestic mountains and gorgeous waters are the most alluring aspects of this hike. Forested backside of the mountain is often overlooked by the hikers but it is worth excursing through. A side trail here allows you to admire the scintillation of Shannon Falls.