Here is an expanded list of the various resources mentioned throughout Hiking Vancouver eBook. These links are monitored and updated periodically. If a link is broken in the book, it will be updated here.
Recommended Websites
- Adventure Smart Trip Planner – Checklist to prepare you for each trip
- B.C. Parks Backcountry Reservations – Website for reserving B.C. Parks campsites
- B.C. Provincial Parks – Official website for B.C. Parks
- B.C. Parks Bear Safety– Additional bear safety information
- B.C. Environmental Stewardship Div. Cougar Safety – Additional cougar safety information
- Canadian Avalanche Centre – Avalanche safety information and avalanche bulletins
- Hiking Guidebooks – Curated list of local hiking guidebooks and other local books
- Lyme Disease – Health Canada information on Lyme
- Translink – Information on local public transportation/ bus times
- Outdoor Vancouver – Author’s website on outdoor pursuits in Vancouver
- Vancouver Sunrise and Sunset Times
- Vancouver Trails – More info on local trails
Recommended Books
- 105 Hikes in Southwestern BC – Stephen Hui
- 109 Walks In BC’s Lower Mainland – Mary & David Macaree
- Easy Cycling Around Vancouver: Fun Day Trips for All Ages – Jean Cousins
- Vancouver Trail Running – Rich Wheater
- Backpacking in Southwestern BC – Taryn Eton
- 52 Best Day Trips from Vancouver – Jack Christie
- Trees & Shrubs of British Columbia – Christopher Brayshaw
- Plants of Coastal British Columbia – Andy MacKinnon
- Waterfalls of B.C.: A Guide to BC’s 100 Best Falls
- Outdoor Vancouver Bookstore – A great collection of local outdoor books.
The Ten Essentials
The Ten Essentials are a MUST for any outing:
- Flashlight, spare batteries and bulb
- Firemaking kit – waterproof matches/lighter, firestarter/candle
- Signaling device – whistle or mirror to signal searchers if you become lost
- Extra food and water – 1 litre/person
- Extra clothing (rain, wind, water protection and toque)
- Navigational/ Communication Aids (maps, compass, GPS, charts, cellular phone, satellite phone, hand held radio – fully charged battery) – know how to use them
- First Aid kit – know how to use it
- Emergency shelter – orange tarp or large orange garbage bag. These can also be used as signaling devices
- Pocket knife
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hat)
Recommended Online Gear Retailers
- Amazon – Amazon has a lot of great hiking and camping products. We’ve compiled an Outdoor Vancouver store on Amazon of our favorite gear available there.
- Altitude Sports. Free Shipping On Orders Over $49.99. Hassle-free returns.
- Arc’teryx – Arc’teryx is a technical high-performance outerwear and equipment company. Free shipping on all orders.
- Backroad Mapbooks. Backroad Mapbooks is Canada’s top-selling outdoor recreation guidebook series. Get free standard shipping on all GPS maps with code BRMBFREESHIP.
- Columbia Sportswear Canada. Columbia has a great reputation for winter coats and gear. Shipping is a flat $7 within Canada.
- Epic Water Filters. Water filtration for your next outdoor adventure (or at home). Free shipping in Canada.
- Helly Hansen. Free shipping on orders over $100.
- Hillsound Equipment. Canadian designer of hiking crampons for safe travel on ice + snow, waterproof gaiters and ultra lightweight seats. Free shipping on orders over $49.
- Hurley. Born from water, Hurley was founded in Huntington Beach in 1999 on the principle of empowering and fueling the voice of the next generation.
- The Last Hunt. TheLastHunt.com is Canada’s only website uniquely dedicated to discount outdoor clothing and equipment.
- Mountain Equipment Co-op. MEC is a retail co-op that sells exclusively to members. Free shipping on orders over $50.
- Mountain Hardwear. Mountain Hardwear is an industry leader in premium outdoor apparel, equipment, and accessories. Shipping is a flat $7 within Canada.
- Mountain Wearhouse. Mountain Warehouse is a British outdoor retailer selling equipment for hiking, camping, skiing, cycling, running and fitness. Free shipping over $99
- Patagonia. Patagonia is a designer of outdoor clothing and gear for the silent sports: climbing, surfing, skiing and snowboarding, fly fishing, and trail running.
- prAna. Yoga clothing for positive change. Free shipping on all orders.
- PRFO Sports. A leading action sports retailer in Canada. Carrying over 200 brands related to mountain biking, snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, technical apparel & accessories. Free shipping on orders over $50.
- Running Room. The Running Room is truly a store for runners by runners. Free Curbside Pick-up or Free Economy Ground Shipping on orders $50+
- Salomon Canada. Snowboarding, trail running and hiking clothes & shoes.
- Stoko. Stoko’s K-Line integrate medical-grade knee bracing into athletic clothing. Each product provides uncompromised support, comfort, and movement so athletes can manage their pain, protect their bodies, and have confidence to stay active and get back to activity. Free standard shipping on all products.
- STORMTECH Performance Apparel. Highly technical outdoor apparel and accessories for men, women and children. Flat $15 shipping.
- Solo Stove. We design simple, ingenious outdoor products to help you create good moments that become lasting memories. Free standard shipping and returns on all orders in Canada.
- Sorel Footwear. $7 flat rate shipping on premium footwear.
- Yeti Canada. In 2006, YETI Coolers was founded with a simple mission: build the cooler you’d use every day if it existed. YETI offers free Ground shipping on qualified orders.