Mike@Asheville wrote:
Also, looking for recommendations on somewhere to spend July 4th holiday in the area. I understand July 1 is a similar Holiday for Canadians so a reservation may be necessary.
Yes it's a very busy week. You need to make reservations NOW.
SideHillSoup makes some good recommendations. We did the route he recommnds from Yoho past Glacier NP to Revelstoke and headed south to Summit Lake PP. Definitely worth getting a reservation along the shore if possible.
One of the highlight hikes of our trip last summer was Gimli Ridge in Valhalla PP. Long, but not difficult dirt road to get to the trailhead and nearly 10 km to the pass, but oh so worth it. We were camped at Summit Lake when we did this hike, so it was over 2 hours of driving each way. But did I say well worth it?
The Okanagan Valley is an oasis between the big mountain ranges to the east and west. We spend several days there in different locations.
If you approach Vancouver from Whistler, consider taking the Joffre Lakes trail, although it is getting real popular. Lots of hiking if you base yourself out of Pemberton or Whistler.
If you aren't already too late for your schedule, look at camping and Porteau Cove north of Vancouver and driving into the city from there. Great CG right on Howe Sound. But it books almost instantly as reservations open.
