Kaila WaltonExplorer

Louise Falls is one of two large waterfalls located within Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park on the Hay River. The other waterfall in the park is upstream and named Alexandra Falls. Louise Falls is a 15 metre (50 foot) high tiered cataract waterfall that is an awesome sight to see, especially during the spring when it is at maximum flow. At the entrance of Louise Falls there is a large parking ...

Once you park in the parking lot near the dam, its fairly easy to tell where it is, and how to get there.  The awesome spillway looks like one of the worlds most dangerous slides, (don't slide down it), and Capilano Lake and the peaks of the Lions make for a great backdrop in North Vancouver.  Photograph the dam, and the cute little green building floating in the lake, and if you are up for it ...

Starting in Prince George BC, head North on the Hart Highway for approximately 40 minutes. You will see a sign saying Tallus Road ahead, turn left onto it. Cross the train tracks and then take the first right onto Cain Creek Road. Once on that road keep driving until you cross a one way bridge and you will see the Teapot Mountain trail head sign. After arriving at the trail head, parked and ge...

Ferguson Lake is a small and beautiful lake on the north eastern edge of the Prince George city limits. It's a great place to go for a nice walk around the picturesque lake.  It has a view point, picnic table, interpretive signage, outhouse and a dock. Only human-powered boats are allowed on the lake, such as kayaks and canoes.  Once in the parking area you can choose to go either way around ...

Located just west of Quesnel, Pinnacles Provincial Park is a great place to go for a short walk to a beautiful viewpoint. Park at the entrance of the park and follow the path towards the view points. The park overlooks Baker Creek and the town of Quesnel. Excerpt from BC Parks site: "Pinnacles Provincial Park protects a very unique formation of hoodoos. These hoodoos began their formation 12 mi...

Alexandra Falls is one of two large waterfalls located within Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park on the Hay River. The other waterfall in the park is Louise Falls. The waterfall plunges 105 feet over a limestone ridge and it is quite a sight to behold especially during the spring when it is in full flow. At the entrance of the Alexandra Falls is a large RV friendly parking lot and a day use area...

The hike is relatively flat, short, and goes along the Holmes River to Beaver Falls. What the waterfall lacks in height it makes up for in sheer volume and sound.  Along the way to the waterfall you walk through a lush green forest with lots of bunchberry bushes and other assorted wild flowers. Everywhere you turn during late spring you can see butterflies in the forest. It's hard to tell how...

Powder King is approximately 2 hours, or 200km (124miles) North of Prince George, BC, Canada and Grande Prairie, Alberta is 384km (238miles) Southeast.Once you get to Powder King there is no cell phone service or access to WIFI, which makes it awesome as there are no distractions, just you, the mountains, and your friends.PK is open Thursday to Sunday every week during the winter season. You c...

The parking lot for the trail is just outside of Prince Rupert and right off of Highway 16W.This hike is an easy hike, with some hills, through a beautiful coastal rainforest. The viewing platform for Butze Rapids is 1.8km from the parking lot and then you can either choose to turn around and go back, or continue on the loop.Depending on the season you go you will see different kinds of flora a...

Chasm Ecological Reserve, or Provincial Park is one of those places you have to see for yourself. Some call it the Grand Canyon of British Columbia and its easy to see why once there.This park is the perfect spot to get out for a good stretch on a road trip heading north or south and for the avid photographer. It provides quite the dramatic backdrop, especially if you happen to be there for sun...

This hike already starts in the alpine, but still gains a decent amount of elevation. While hiking on the trail you walk through alpine forests, big boulders, and a beautiful alpine meadow. There is a formation of gravity defying rocks called the Spanish Armada and with a little bit of an imagination it kind of looks like a shipwreck on a mountain. Hiking further, and up higher past the Shipwre...

This waterfall almost looks like it belongs in Oregon or Washington but instead its in Northern British Columbia in a cute little mountain town. The hike is an easy, gradual and well maintained trail.  To get to the trailhead drive to the end of Laurier Street in New Hazleton and you'll see the signs for waterfall and lookout trail. Stay to the left on the trail and you will end up at the water...

Once you are at the trailhead, the hike to the falls is relatively short. The first section of the trail is a bit overgrown with devils club. I would recommend wearing pants and not shorts. There is a steep hill at the beginning, with a rope for assistance and then the trail quickly levels out. The last bit of the walk is absolutely beautiful. The whole forest is covered with moss as if it were...

When you get to the parking lot go past the access gate and follow the very well maintained trail. The hike to the viewing platform is all uphill, but short. After a couple minutes you will reach wooden stairs that take you to a viewing platform as well as to the suspension bridge where you can cross it to a secondary viewing platform.There are some very steep cliffs around the falls so be very...

Boyle Point Provincial Park is located on Denman Island British Columbia Canada. To get there you take the Denman Island Ferry from Buckley Bay off Hwy #19A on central Vancouver Island. Take the Buckley Bay exit #101 from Hwy #19A. Once on the island, follow Denman Road to the Hornby Island Ferry terminal; turn right and follow East Road to the end and you will see the sign for the park.After y...

Starting at the Rosewall Creek Provincial Park parking lot you take the trail upstream of the creek passing under the inland island highway bridge. This trail eventually leads out of the provincial park boundary, but don't worry you haven't gone too far.It is about a 7 km roundtrip hike and the whole way is through a beautiful lush west coast rain forest. In it you will see stunning hemlock and...

The Ancient Forest Recreational Park 1 hour east of Prince George BC is a one of a kind forest and soon to be a BC Provincial Park. It is home to a unique inland wet-temperate rain forest. The Ancient Forest is approximately 800km (497miles) away from the Pacific Ocean. Some of the trees in the park are 800-2000 years old. The best part about the park is how much it feels like being on the wes...

The Salmon Glacier, which is the fifth largest glacier in Canada, is a reminder of the great age of glaciers. It is a spectacular sight in almost any weather conditions, as long as the clouds aren't low in the valley blocking the view of the glacier.  There is a self guided auto tour with stops along the drive to the glacier, if you want the brochure for it be sure to stop at the visitor centre...

There is no hiking involved to view this magnificent glacier en route to Stewart BC via Highway 37A.  Bear River pass was once filled with ice, and in the 1940's Bear Glacier began its retreat. Strohn Lake formed once the glacier retreated enough.  Getting to the base of Bear Glacier is possible if you have your own kayak or canoe, otherwise you can view it from the big pull outs on the side of...

As soon as you park in the small gravel parking lot (see directions below for details) you will be able to hear the thunderous sound of the Upper Morkill Falls. It is the most impressive waterfall in the Robson Valley and with good reason. The viewpoint brings you right to the top of Upper Morkill Falls where it feels as though you can almost touch it. The waterfall is so loud that you have to ...

The hike down to the main waterfall (War Falls) is a short one, and it's downhill most of the way. War Falls trail skirts along the McLeod River, which flows from War Lake. There are a couple of viewpoints along the trail to take in the smaller waterfalls along the river. The end of the trail gets you to a platform viewpoint of War Falls.  During the summer months (July, August and September) ...

The 100 foot Hixon Falls cascades into a deep pool, and then flows down into two more deep pools.  The walk to Hixon Falls is short and easy, but once you are at the big rock there is a not so sturdy 2x4 piece of wood used as a make shift bridge to get closer to the falls. Be very careful crossing it as it's ultra slippery. 100% worth the scary shuffle to the other side. Once across you can get...

You can see the waterfall up high cascading down to the ground from where you park. Once you get to the trailhead and park on the side of the road, follow the trail toward the waterfall. The trail is a bit rough in spots with lots of roots, so be careful where you step. On the way to the falls, the forest is full of trees covered in moss and ferns everywhere. It is a magical site!It shouldn't t...

Kinuseo Falls is located in Monkman Provincial Park just south of Tumbler Ridge in Northern British Columbia. This waterfall is the largest one in the park. Believe it or not, Kinuseo Falls is also taller than Niagara falls in Ontario by about 9 metres. Kinuseo Falls, on the Murray River, is situated 65 kilometres by road south of Tumbler Ridge. To reach the falls follow the Heritage Highway (B...