6 Breathtaking Natural Wonders Less Than 4 Hours From Vancouver To Explore This Summer
Spilling all the tea on these hidden gems! 💎
A woman standing in the water of Joffre Lake. Right: Hole in the wall.
B.C. is filled with beautiful natural wonders and hidden gems, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to find them. These amazing places are created by mother nature and are located less than four hours from Vancouver.
Once you see the photos, you will be wanting to add these picturesque spots to your weekend plans in no time. Here is a list of six absolutely breathtaking natural wonders to visit as soon as possible.
Malaspina Galleries
Price: Free
Distance From Vancouver: 3 hours
Address: 99 Malaspina Dr., Gabriola, BC
Why You Need To Go: These sandstone caves are located on Gabriola Island and they're absolutely stunning. To get there, it's about a one-hour and 40-minute BC Ferries ride from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo. After that, you can take another 20-minute BC Ferries ride from Nanaimo to Gabriola Island.
Brandywine Falls
Price: Free
Distance From Vancouver: 1 hour 29 minutes
Address: Brandywine Falls Provincial Park., Whistler, BC
Why You Need To Go: This enchanting waterfall is an amazing sight to see on your next road trip up to Whistler, B.C. It's a quick stop along the way which makes it really easy to take a quick look at this hidden gem.
Joffre Lake
Price: Free
Distance From Vancouver: 2 hours 38 minutes
Address: Duffey Lake Rd., Mount Currie, BC
Why You Need To Go: This lake is an absolutely magical sight to see with its super bright blue waters. It's only a two-hour drive from Vancouver which makes it very easy to get to.
Bridal Veil Falls
Price: Free
Distance From Vancouver: 1 hour 30 minutes
Address: Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, BC
Why You Need To Go: This is truly an enchanting waterfall that falls over 60 metres of rock and it makes for such a stunning view. The uniquely shaped waterfall is super photo-worthy, so don't forget to bring your camera too!
Shell Beach
Price: Free
Distance From Vancouver: 3 hours
Address: 1P0, 550 Montague Park Rd., Galiano Island, BC
Why You Need To Go: This stunning beach on Galiano Island in B.C. seriously looks like it could belong in the tropics. The white sandy beaches and light blue water just look so out of place for Canada and it's truly amazing.
30 Foot Pool in Lynn Canyon
Price: Free
Distance From Vancouver: 30 minutes
Address: 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: This is a stunning pool made by nature and would be the best way to cool off on a hot summer day. It's located in North Vancouver, B.C., so it's super close and would be an easy weekend spot to hit up.
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