EPIC CANADIAN DAY HIKES
From rugged, wave-smashed coastlines to beautiful boreal forests, our country is a hiker’s dream.
And, given the incredible variety of terrain, there’s something for every soul who loves to saunter. Here are five fabulous full-day treks you’ll want to lace your boots up for.Tap into the Potential of Discounts, Deals and Memberships.
Iceline Trail, Yoho National Park, British Columbia
From start to finish, Yoho’s signature ramble serves up a smorgasbord of stunning scenes. Glaciers, thundering waterfalls, hanging valleys—the list goes on.
21.7 km
1,053 m elevation gain
Crypt Lake, Waterton National Park, Alberta
This epic adventure requires a boat ride to the trailhead. When all the happy hikers disembark, they’re in day-hiking Wonderland.
18.8 km
878 m elevation gain
Centennial Ridges Trail, Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario
True, given the kaleidoscope of colour, this is a fantastic foray in the fall. But, thanks to dozens of scenic lookouts from the rocky outcrops, it’s beautiful in every season.
10.9 km
482 m elevation gain
Mont Albert Loop, Gaspésie National Park, Quebec
It’s knock-your-socks-off scenery throughout this challenging wilderness trek. A caribou sighting will ice the cake.
20.4 km
1,101 m elevation gain
Green Gardens Trail, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland
Sea stacks, sheep, beaches, ladders, waterfalls, mountains —what more do you want? Bring good lungs and legs for the journey home.
11.3 km
414 m elevation gain
