Our trail rating below is meant to give participants a better understanding of what to expect. Participants should be in good physical condition and are to complete a medical history form before departure. The group leader has the right to limit participation of an individual if they are not prepared or lack the fitness to safely complete the outing. Any questions please contact Barry at 604.718.5828 or Contact Us via e-mail
RATING SYSTEM FOR HIKES
A = Flat - gradual incline
B = Consistent gradual incline
C = Predominantly gradual incline with occasional steep sections
D = Equal portions of steep and gradual incline.
1 = 1 - 3 hours of hiking
2 = 3 - 5 hours of hiking
3 = 5 - 7 hours of hiking
4 = 7 - 9 hours of hikingAverage hiking time for the Grouse Grind is between 45 minutes (indicates person is very fit and strong) and 2 hours (indicates person may not be very fit and is a slow hiker). The elevation gain is about 900m and the distance is about 3km. Generally the majority of our hikes is suitable to individuals who could do the Grind in approx. 75 min without being too exhuasted at the top. Please contact us if you are unsure if your level of fitness is appropriate for the activity your interested in.
Diez Vista Hike
This trail ascends the ridge that separates Buntzen Lake from Indian Arm. The trail at times grants us a birds-eye view of Indian Arm and Deep Cove and finishes off with the pleasant trail around Buntzen Lake. The trail is 13 km in length and has a total elevation gain of 1500’. This makes a great early season hike that gives us the distance and views not usually found at this low elevation. Rating: B-3
Sun. Apr. 17
8:00 qm – 4:00 pm
Cost: $27
Widgeon Hike/Canoe
This popular canoeing designation is located north of Pitt Meadows at Grant Narrows Regional Park, our departure point. Together we cross Pitt River and enter Widgeon Slough where we meander through an area rich in bird and mammal life. This area is affected by the tides which can either mean going against the flow or with it. After less than 2 hours of paddling in this pleasant environment we beach the canoes and head on a small hike (4 km return) on an old forested road and trail to Widgeon Falls, a large volume river at this point.
Sun. May. 29
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cost: $45
Hayward Lake Canoeing
Hayward Lake is situated in Mission below Stave Lake, and like its neighbour, is a BC Hydro reservoir as well. While only 4.5 km in length the circumference totals almost 12 km’s - a decent paddle for a day of shoreline exploration of coves and feeder streams.
Sun. May. 15
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $45
Canoe Pass Canoeing
Canoe Pass Canoeing
Located in Ladner we will place our canoes in Canoe Pass and explore the islands, tidal marshes, floating homes and Ladner Harbour in the south Fraser River delta area. Due to tides, waves from motorboats and wind this trip is limited to those with known paddling experience with Britannia. Limited to 9 participants.