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
- Outdoor Vancouver Slack Channel – Connect with out local hikers to share trail information and discuss hiking
- Vancouver Sunrise and Sunset Times
- Vancouver Trails – More info on local trails
Recommended Books
- 103 Hikes in Southwestern BC – Jack Bryceland and Mary & David Macaree
- 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
- 52 Best Day Trips from Vancouver – Jack Christie
- Trees & Shrubs of British Columbia – Christopher Brayshaw
- Plants of Coastal British Columbia – Andy MacKinnon
- Birds of British Columbia – R. Wayne Campbell
- 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
- Our Recommended Hiking Gear. A curated list of gear available on Amazon.ca
- Altitude Sports. Free Shipping On Orders Over $49.99. Hassle-free returns.
- Columbia Sportswear Canada. Columbia has a great reputation for winter coats and gear. Shipping is a flat $7 within Canada.
- Patagonia. A great collection of ethically sourced clothing and gear for all outdoor pursuits. Flat $15 shipping.
- Cabela’s. The go-to store for hunting, fishing and camping gear. Free shipping to store for pick-up, or on orders over $99.
- Backroad Mapbooks. Backroad Mapbooks is Canada’s top-selling outdoor recreation guidebook series. Get free standard shipping on all GPS maps with code BRMBFREESHIP.
- STORMTECH Performance Apparel. Highly technical outdoor apparel and accessories for men, women and children. Flat $15 shipping.
- Mountain Hardwear. Mountain Hardwear is an industry leader in premium outdoor apparel, equipment, and accessories. Shipping is a flat $7 within Canada.
- Sorel Footwear. $7 flat rate shipping on premium footwear.
- Keen Footwear. Durable footwear built for the outdoors. Free shipping.
- DU/ER. Clothes for doers. Free shipping within Canada on orders over $100.
- 4TheOutdooers. Your online destination for adventure gear.