3 Best Hiking Trails in Vancouver

“Pacific Spirit Regional Park covers 874 hectares with 73 km of walking and hiking trails. About 50 km of the trails are designated multi-use and available for cycling and horseback riding. This park is Canada's third-largest urban park and provides a home for various plants and animals. Pacific Spirit Regional Park is great for Metro Vancouver residents to connect with nature. The park provides an opportunity to experience the outdoors year-round. Visitors can also explore trails for nature viewing. Pacific Spirit Regional Park has well-maintained restrooms along the trailhead and paths. Visitors of all ages can enjoy the broad range of activities offered by the park.”

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“Everett Crowley Park is a picturesque 38-hectare forested park with a coniferous forest of hemlock and cedar trees, a beautiful waterfall and a salmon-bearing creek running through a natural ravine. The park provides excellent trails, stunning scenery, trees, wildlife, and off-leash dog areas. Many of the trails in the park are designated as off-leash dog areas. Everett Crowley Park has a beautiful pond in the middle, home to ducks and turtles. The park's activities include tree planting, bird-watching, and educational walks. Everett Crowley Park offers a parking lot and is wheelchair accessible.”

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“Stanley Park covers 405 hectares and has many trails and gardens throughout. This park is North America's third-largest park, draws eight million visitors annually and is recognized as one of the most significant urban parks globally. The park is also home to the Vancouver Aquarium, a nature center, and other recreational facilities. Stanley Park features restaurants, natural landmarks, cultural and historical landmarks, and many other attractions. The park offers fantastic scenic views, and the Seawall is perfect for biking. The trails are well-marked with brown posts and arrows. Stanley Park offers a broad range of activities for all ages and interests. The park features lovely beaches and local wildlife. Stanley Park provides bike lanes, plentiful (fee-based) parking, and numerous activities for family and adult visitors.”

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