Best places to go snowshoeing from Vancouver to Whistler

Cypress Mountain

Walk in a winter wonderland at Cypress Mountain's self-guided snow shoe trails. There are 11 kilometres in total to explore and trails open at 9 a.m. For a cardio-boost, the Hollyburn Mountain trail is a **free** uphill trek part of Cypress Provincial Park. It takes about 3.5 hours to complete and starts from the Cypress Mountain parking lot.

Grouse Mountain

The Munday Alpine Park offers four trails for beginners and intermediates, including the popular Dam Mountain. For the intense snowshoers, the Snowshoe Grind is the 4.3 km timed uphill trail that gains 240 m of elevation. The mountain also offers numerous clinics, snowshoe tours and social nights.

Lost Lake Park

Enjoy trekking through the 13 kilometres of snowshoe trails provided at Whistler. There are six trails in total - all varying in length. The Hooktender and Siwash Trail are 0.7 kilometres in length, or challenge yourself with the 5.2 kilometre long Donkey Puncher/Molly Hogan trail. [Lost Lake Park](https://www.whistler.ca/culture-recreation/recreation/cross-country-skiing-and-snowshoeing/tickets-programs-and-rentals) also offers 25 km of trails with a $10 passThere are also numerous **free **trails around the Whistler area, including popular Rainbow Trail and Flank Trail, which provide moderate hiking with stunning views.

Mount Seymour

Rated the number one resort for snowshoeing in North America by Snowshoe Magazine in 2012, Mt Seymour promises tours and trails that will appeal to beginners, athletes and nature lovers. Aside from the resort’s ticketed trails, Dog Mountain is a **free** and easy trail. Follow the signs for First Lake and head into the trees for two hour, 4.5 km hike.

Sea to Sky Gondola

Take the Sea to Sky Gondola to the top of Mount Habrich and explore five marked snowshoe trails for all levels, plus access to the experienced-level backcountry. With stunning views of the Coastal Mountains and the Sea to Sky region, these trails receive tonnes of snow and are a new destination for Lower Mainland snowshoers. Guided tour packages are also available.

Elfin Lakes

The long, 11 km trail at Elfin Lakes in Garibaldi Provincial Park takes around 6 to 8 hours but offers amazing views of snowy mountains. It’s a tough trail not meant for beginners, but makes an excellent day trip if starting at first light. Due to the short days in winter, there is a large Elfin Lakes Hut which sleeps 33 people along the route. The trail is mostly uphill but well-marked with orange polls.