Hiking/Backpacking in Western Canada
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There are many great opportunities for hiking, backpacking and trekking along the Pacific coast or through the mountains and forests of British Columbia and Alberta. Excellent trails, scenery and wildlife abound and our outfitters offers complete services, guides and lodging. Explore the wilderness, history and some of the most beautiful landscape in the world with a hiking/backpacking vacation in Western Canada.
Preferred Outfitters and Tour Operators
Nuk Tessli Wilderness Experience
Nuk Tessli provides full guiding and catering services to enjoy the wealth of hiking and paddling opportunities in the heart of the Coast Mountains of British Columbia. Located on the shores of Nuk Tessli Lake (Whitton Lake) at an elevation of 1600 metres, Nuk Tessli is nestled in a beautiful and protective pine forest but also very close to the open alpine country. Our network of trails include several new hiking loops, including hut to hut hiking visiting cabins in Davidson and Wilderness Lakes. Nuk Tessli is the perfect gateway for trips within the Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, the Rainbow range, Jacobson Glacier and Hunlen Falls. All the hikes can be self guided but we recommend that only experienced outdoor trekkers will self guide in the area.
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Sea To Sky Expeditions
Sea to Sky Expeditions is proud of our commitment to sustainability, professionalism, learning, and cooperation with local communities. Our commitment to these principles has won us recognition as one of the top adventure companies in the world by National Geographic. Sea To Sky Expeditions has been providing quality wilderness experiences for our customers since 1988. Join us for a 8 or 9 day hiking trip along Vancouver Island’s famous West Coast Trail, North Coast Trail or its Wilder West Coast. Or enjoy 7 days of hiking in the Southern Chilcotins of BC’s Interior. All our hiking expeditions feature certified guides, excellent meals, and top of the line equipment. We look forward to providing you with the adventure of a lifetime. [More Details]
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P.O.Box 1759, Squamish, BC V8B 0B2
Ph: (604)583-3518 Toll Free: 1-800-990-8735
Website: www.seatoskyexpeditions.comEmail us: info@seatoskyexpeditions.com |
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Backcountry Navigator for Smartphones
Typically, smartphones are only useful useful if you are in range of the nearest cell tower. However, the Backcountry Navigator app provides offline GPS mapping. Even if you are outside of cell phone service range, the GPS on your Android (in theory) will continue to work anywhere you have a wide, clear view of the sky. With a bit of pre-planning, Backcountry Navigator lets you download maps and aerial photos of the areas you plan to explore while you are still in cell range and then use your Android’s GPS to find your position on these maps when you are in the wilderness.
Hiking/Backpacking in the Canadian Rockies
To say that there are hiking opportunities in the Canadian Rockies is an unbelievable understatement. The Canadian portion of range stretches for nearly 1,500 km from the border with the USA up into northern British Columbia. In total, the Rockies cover approximately 180,000 square kilometers and you can find nearly any terrain or landscape you could want. There are river canyons, rolling foothills, craggy peaks, glaciers, forests, lakes, wetlands and more.
Mountain Hiking
Trail hiking in Canada’s British Columbia Mountains exercises the body and soul. With Grizzlies, Black Bears, Dahl Sheep, Iceberg filled lakes, and some of the best wilderness guides and outfitters they are hard to beat. When the rivers are full with spawning salmon the bears and bald eagles are in abundance and the forest provides spectacular waterfalls cascading from the glaciers and the Coast Mountain Ranges rising all around . The Bella Coola Valley Rivers are teaming and Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, the largest in British Columbia is stunning. The Atnarko river is 100 kilometres long and flows from Charlotte Lake to the Telchako River.
Jasper Park Rafting, Canoeing, and Eco Tourism Adventures
Jasper National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Rocky Mountain Range of Alberta and is spread out over 10, 000 square kilometers (4,200 square miles). Set against the Rocky Mountain Range is the Athabasca Glacier, Miette Hot springs, gorgeous waterfalls, pristine forests and sparkling lakes. Visit the wonders of the park by road or be whisked away on the Jasper Tramway to enjoy any of the wonderful sites and activities this incredible park have to offer.
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