If you’re looking to get out of the city and take on a hike to enjoy the great outdoors—check out some of these hikes just a short road-trip away in Whistler and Pemberton.
For those looking stay local, check out our guides on the top beginner hikes, and intermediate hikes in metro Vancouver.
Whistler
An easier alternative to hike in Garibaldi Provincial Park, that still offers gorgeous views of water, mountains and the lush forest.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Time: 5 hours
- Distance: 16km
- Elevation Gain: minimal
Located just west of Whistler, this is a stunning hike in the Callaghan Valley.
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Time: 5 hours
- Distance: 12km
- Elevation Gain: 180 meters
One of the most beautiful spots in BC, with turquoise-coloured water and an incredible glacier to further set the scene—this hike offers spectacular views.
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Time: 5 hours
- Distance: 18km
- Elevation Gain: 820 meters
Located just north of Whistler, this hike takes you through a scenic forest up Cougar Mountain.
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Time: 2 hours
- Distance: 5km
- Elevation Gain: 175 meters
Located south of Whistler, this hike takes you through a picturesque meadow, along to a creek, all while being surrounded by mountains and glaciers.
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Time: 3.5 hours
- Distance: 6km
- Elevation Gain: 550 meters
Located in Garibaldi Provincial Park, this hike offers incredible views and is known as one of the most scenic hikes in BC.
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Time: 11 hours
- Distance: 29km
- Elevation Gain: 1740 meters
This hike will give you awesome views of Garibaldi Lake, Black Tusk and the Helm Lake area.
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Time: 11 hours
- Distance: 30km
- Elevation Gain: 1520 meters
One of the most difficult hikes in Garibaldi Provincial Park, but the incredible scenery along the way makes it worth it in the end.
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Time: 7 hours
- Distance: 14km
- Elevation Gain: 1160 meters
Pemberton
Located along the Sea to Sky highway, this is an easy hike to a gorgeous waterfall.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Time: 1.5 hours
- Distance: 3km
- Elevation Gain: minimal
A very popular hike to do in BC with beautiful trails to explore.
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Time: 5 hours
- Distance: 11km
- Elevation Gain: 400 meters
Photos: Vancouver Trails
