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Garibaldi Provincial Park


Panorama Ridge

Panorama Ridge hike above Garibaldi Lake
Panorama Ridge above Garibaldi Lake is the best hike in the region (18 miles return, 5000ft).  Late September had some snow to cross on the ridge, but there were no flies, which can be a problem here during the summer months. Black Tusk can also be climbed from the campground in the meadows.
Black Tusk hike in Garibaldi
Black Tusk from Panorama Ridge
Steam on Garibaldi Lake in the morning
Hiker in Taylor Meadows in Garibaldi Park
Coming back down the ridge
Garibaldi Lake through the trees

Wedgemount Lake

Wedgemount Lake hike near Whistler
The trail to Wedgemount Lake is straight uphill the entire way, feels short without any switchbacks (9 miles return, 4000ft).  The extra hike to the glacier on the east side of the lake is recommended.
Wedgemount Glacier hike in British Columbia
Wedgemount Glacier
Hut at the lake
View of lake at the top
Wedgemount Lake hike in British Columbia

Keyhole Falls

Keyhole Falls hike
There is no trail to Keyhole Falls and a full day must be dedicated to reaching it.  The directions I used are here.  I chose to hike around the upper canyon for an elevated view of the falls (51km pulloff).  Hiking up the river would give the closest view, the gravel slopes on the upper canyon prevent a direct view from above.
Keyhole Falls from above

Joffre Lakes

Joffre Lakes hike
The middle and upper lakes are the most beautiful and easy to reach on a wide trail (7 miles return, 1200ft).  Camping is allowed at the Upper Lake.
Waterfall on the trail to Joffre Lakes
Picture

Brandywine Falls

Brandywine Falls hike in British Columbia
Brandywine is the other must see waterfall.  There is an unofficial trail to the bottom of the falls that starts at the end of the paved walkway.

Place Creek Falls

Place Creek Falls in British Columbia
Place Creek Falls is not far from the road although the trailhead is not marked (2 miles return, 700ft).  I used the directions in Don't Waste Your Time, which involved crossing through private property.  There could be a better way since the book was published 20 years ago.

A-maze-ing Laughter

Laughing statues in Vancouver

Resources:
​Don't Waste Your Time, Whistler Hiatus, BC Waterfall Map (BC 100 Best Falls)
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