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Flooding and avalanche risk to increase this weekend due to B.C. storm

Outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to be cautious around rivers and creeks or in the mountain this weekend.

B.C. completes 3,000 kilometres of hiking paths to join up with the rest of Canada's Great Trail

British Columbia has officially connected its section of the Trans Canada Trail.

B.C. travelers warned about wildfires, with 2017 reaching historical worst levels

This is one of the most disastrous years for wildfires in the province's history.

6 southern B.C. hikes to take on before the summer ends

Easy to intermediate treks with views that won’t disappoint.

Hundreds of hikers expected to "chase sunrise" this Canada Day at Mount Seymour

A pre-dawn hike will see dedicated Vancouverites trekking up the peak in red and white attire this Saturday (July 1).

Local hikers urge B.C. park visitors to "pack it in, pack it out" after discovering 40 pounds of trash at Joffre Lakes

The duo were on an overnight camping trip when they came across "mini dumps" of garbage along one of the park's hiking trails.

Canadian nonprofit Parkbus launches express bus service from downtown Vancouver to B.C. provincial parks

The transportation service helps city dwellers without cars access sites such as Stawamus Chief, Garibaldi, and Joffre Lakes Provincial Parks.

Commune with nature inside the city limits

Forget about getting on Highway 1. There are plenty of local parks to go to for quick time off.

B.C. approves new $100-million ski resort

Valemount Glacier Destinations Ltd. and the B.C. provincial government have completed a development agreement.

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival offers two grants for adventure filmmaking

If you're a filmmaker who loves outdoor adventures, here are two grants to consider.

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Flooding and avalanche risk to increase this weekend due to B.C. storm

B.C. completes 3,000 kilometres of hiking paths to join up with the rest of Canada's Great Trail

B.C. travelers warned about wildfires, with 2017 reaching historical worst levels

6 southern B.C. hikes to take on before the summer ends

Hundreds of hikers expected to "chase sunrise" this Canada Day at Mount Seymour

Local hikers urge B.C. park visitors to "pack it in, pack it out" after discovering 40 pounds of trash at Joffre Lakes

Canadian nonprofit Parkbus launches express bus service from downtown Vancouver to B.C. provincial parks

Commune with nature inside the city limits

B.C. approves new $100-million ski resort

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival offers two grants for adventure filmmaking

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