You can find tons of great information about trips, trails and other stuff on my blog (http://hikesnearvancouver.ca/blog/) and on my Patreon account, but there are so many incredible businesses and individuals that also provide awesome information and services related to hiking in our region. I have listed some of my favourite resources below.
CONSERVATION
Leave No Trace – www.leavenotrace.ca
North Shore Black Bear Society – https://northshorebears.com/
Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society – http://www.northwestwildlife.com/
BC Parks Foundation – https://bcparksfoundation.ca/
SAFETY INFORMATION
BC AdventureSmart – https://www.adventuresmart.ca/
North Shore Rescue – http://www.northshorerescue.com/
Avalanche Canada – https://www.avalanche.ca/
HIKING TRAIL RESOURCES
BC Parks – http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/
ClubTread – http://www.clubtread.com/
Outdoor Vancouver – https://www.outdoorvancouver.ca/
Trailpeak – http://www.trailpeak.com/
Vancouver Trails – https://www.vancouvertrails.com/
Parks Canada – https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/index
TRAINING
Avalanche Safety Training – https://themountainschool.com/
Wilderness First Aid – https://www.rescuecanada.ca/
MY FAVE PLACES TO STAY
West Coast Wilderness Lodge (Sunshine Coast) – http://wcwl.com/
Wood Mountain Lodge (Courtenay, Vancouver Island) – https://www.woodmountainlodge.com/
GUIDED TRIPS/TOURS
Chilko Basecamps – https://chilko.ca/
ADVENTURE/NATURE PHOTOGRAPHERS
Redbark Photography – http://www.redbarkphotography.com/
DOWNLOADS
Youth Nature Scavenger Hunt – photos
Youth Nature Scavenger Hunt – observations
OTHER
Shameless self plug here as it’s not at all related to hiking, but I have to include my own business Vancouver Door Doctor here! If you ever need a door fixed or replaced anywhere around the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley or Sea to Sky, my fiance Sal and I would be happy to help so give us a call. Sal can be reached at (604) 552-9643 or by email at vancouverdoordoctor@gmail.com. Learn more at vancouverdoordoctor.com