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Take a Hike, Kids
One of many teapots in Cultus
Lake Provincial Park
Grab a map and pack plenty of snacks before hitting trails that are sure
to be fun for the whole family By sTepHen Hui
2 Blackcomb Lake
Get thee to blackcomb
Lake to discover 7th
heaven. Cross bouldery
meadows and ascend
Whistler blackcomb’s
Lakeside Loop to the foot
of blackcomb Peak. enjoy
the sight and sound of
hoary marmots in colour-
ful subalpine meadows.
3 Teapot Hill
Delight in the ceramic scenery on teapot
hill. Pay a visit to the old-growth Seven
Sisters en route to viewpoints in Cultus
Lake Provincial Park. Spying the porcelain
hidden in nooks and crannies along the
trail is cupfuls of fun for all.
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4 norvan Falls
Spot deer mushrooms and log-
ging relics on the path to norvan
Falls. Start at the historic b.C. Mills
house, then head deep into the
forest of Lynn headwaters
Regional Park. turn around
at the suspension bridge
near the horsetail waterfall.
5 Gold Creek
explore both sides of
Gold Creek. Follow the
east Canyon trail to aptly
named Viewpoint beach
in Golden ears Provincial
Park. Gaze up at edge
Peak and Golden ears,
before crossing over to
the West Canyon trail
for the return trip.
Find more trails in Stephen Hui’s 105 Hikes
In and Around Southwestern British
Columbia, a new guide from Greystone
Books. www.105hikes.com
1 Dog Mountain
Feast on sensational city views from Dog
Mountain. Walk in the woods surrounding
charming First Lake in Mount Seymour
Provincial Park. be prepared to defend
your lunch from hungry
ravens and whiskey jacks.