Many know of The Lions near West Vancouver or the Stawamus Chief near Squamish, but there are plenty of other places to hike outside of the general Vancouver area. Here are some of our picks for hikes near Maple Ridge and Mission.
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Abbotsford charity Run For Water has been hosting runs in the Fraser Valley since 2008 to raise awareness and funds for clean water projects in Ethiopia, a country where one-third of the population lacks access to clean water. Run For Water partners with the Ethiopian-run charity Imagine1day which builds clean water systems in the most rural villages of Ethiopia in order to allow young girls to be able to attend school. You can feel amazing about giving to Run For Water as 100 per cent of all your donations go directly toward clean water systems; all of the overhead is covered by generous partners. As well, the charity ensures that each partner community in Ethiopia raises 10 per cent of the funds needed to build the well to foster a sense of ownership over the project in the people who will be using and maintaining it.
Jug Island Trail in Belcarra/ Shutterstock
Disclaimer:
To ensure your safety and well-being when visiting parks, practice physical distancing between you and other visitors, stay on marked trails and abide by trail closure signs. To avoid hazards, we recommend keeping a safe distance back from slopes, bluffs and river edges. More info on how to prepare for a visit to Parks Canada places during COVID-19. And please, leave no trace. Dispose of your waste properly and respect wildlife.
Information on how to prepare for your trip and stay safe whilst out hiking is available from North Shore Rescue and AdventureSmart.