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37 Baby Stroller-Friendly Hiking Trails Every Vancouver Mom Should Visit

Excellent collection of OVER THIRTY stroller-friendly hikes and wheelchair-accessible nature trails every parent with an infant baby or a toddler in Vancouver should know about to enjoy the best of Beautiful British Columbia

Vancouver, BC is notorious for its exceptionally beautiful nature trails, rain forest hikes, and stunning mountain landscapes that can be enjoyed all year round. Yet many new parents with infant babies are faced with the challenge of not knowing in advance which gear (stroller or a backpack) would work best for the next great adventure. In this post, we present to you our own collection of tried-and-true stroller-friendly accessible hikes – all within no more than 30-40 min away from Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. Hint: these nature trails are also wheelchair-accessible. 

There are many more wonderfully accessible city parks and urban hikes in Vancouver, such as North Vancouver Pier or New Westminster Pier parks. However, our focus in this post is exclusively on the wild and semi-wild semi-forest real-hiking-feeling type of nature trails that are stroller-friendly. 

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HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD STROLLER FOR HIKING

If you haven’t bought your baby stroller yet, or if you are planning to replace your current stroller with something “more active” so you can get out into the woods more often, here is our advice on how to choose a good one:

Three Wheels 

Three wheels = better navigation when you are hiking “wilder” less well-cared-for trails. They don’t currently sell any type of special “trail” strollers for hiking, however, parents will find that most Jogging strollers are appropriate and convenient to take with you into the woods. For example this Graco three-wheel jogging stroller or this Schwinn Jogging stroller system.

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Large Wheels 

Bigger wheels with wider tires = less shaking and disturbance for the sleeping baby. Even if you decide to get a stroller with four wheels, look for the one with larger wheels. This way when you are out in the park and have to roll over unpaved surfaces, dirt, wooden walkways, etc. the larger wheels are softer and make less noise. You can enjoy any type of park or forest, while your baby will sleep …well, like a baby!

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Now, without further due, let's go over our list of stroller-friendly hiking trails every Vancouver mom should know. For convenience, we have sorted our accessible hikes in alphabetical order per large city in Metro Vancouver. 

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Quick Links to Stroller-Friendly accessible hiking trails near Vancouver in your area:

• Burnaby
• Coquitlam
• Delta
• Langley
• Maple Ridge
• North Vancouver
• New Westminster
• Pitt Meadows
• Port Coquitlam
• Port Moody
• Richmond
• Surrey
• Vancouver
• White Rock

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CITY OF BURNABY

Burnaby Lake Regional Park

Located in the heart of Metro Vancouver, the Burnaby Lake Regional Park is a nice urban park with semi-paved surfaces and wooden walkways around the lake. 

The hiking trail loop around the Lake is about 10km long. Excellent easy family hike with almost no elevation gain. Yet a  word of caution: most of the trail is out in the open with little shade. Hence on a bright sunny day make sure you use your sunscreen. 

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Burnaby Lake Regional Park 

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/burnaby-lake-park-trail 

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Deer Lake

Also located in the heart of Burnaby, the Deer Lake urban park is a great entry-level into stroller-friendly hiking with your baby. Accessible all year round, the loop around the lake is only about 5km long.

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Deer Lake

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/deer-lake-trail 

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Kamui Mintara at Burnaby Mountain

“Playground of The Gods” at Burnaby Mountain is one of the most unusual spots in Vancouver, with the unique Japanese art, and best sunsets in town! Most hiking trails on Burnaby Mountain are not stroller-friendly. Here, however, you have an option for a short walk through a small rose garden and around the former Horizons Restaurant (closed due to covid) – paved stroller-friendly path. Even though not much of a hiking experience, we still recommend checking it out, as the Japanese carvings are absolutely stunning, especially at sunset.

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver parent should visit: Kamui Mintara

ON OUR BLOG: https://perfectdaytoplay.com/burnaby-mountain-playground-of-the-gods/ 

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Trail of Hope at Central Park

Burnaby Central Park is another popular small urban forest with stroller-friendly trails. The loop around the park is only about 2.5km, and you can find two ponds and a picnic area. A wide gravel path makes the park accessible to enjoy with the whole family of all skill levels. 

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Trail of Hope

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/trail-of-hope 

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COQUITLAM

Sheep Paddocks Loop at Colony Farm Regional Park

Sheep Paddock's loop trail will lead you through marshes and swamps of the Coquitlam River delta, right before it enters Fraser River. It is absolutely worth it to visit during the summer months: Colony Farms is heaven for all sorts of birds, bugs, and butterflies. In August all pathways are covered with thousands of slugs – older kids may find it completely fascinating. The main hiking trail is gravel and dirt and is accessible with the stroller. Careful though, as Colony Farms is also very popular with bikers. 

The entire loop is only about 6km. Yet, you’ll be out in the open the whole time with no shade = make sure to use plenty of sunscreen. Baby-safe, natural sunscreen of course.  

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Colony Farm 

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/sheep-paddocks-loop-trail 

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Lafarge Lake Park

Most popular urban park in Coquitlam features a hiking loop around Lafarge Lake (now one-way, since the covid hit), plenty of picnic areas, and a large kids playground. All hiking trails at Lafarge are stroller-friendly and either paved or covered with gravel. 

The Lake, although tiny, is home to a family of otters, a dozen turtles, and plenty of water fowl. 

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Lafarge Lake Loop

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/lafarge-lake-loop 

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Mundy Park

Located in the heart of Coquitlam, Mundy Park is a larger urban forest with many stroller-friendly hiking trails. Parents can choose from a number of hikes, the longest is about 4.5km. 

Notoriously, there is a new large kids playground on the South-West side of the park that your older kids can enjoy.  

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver parent should visit: Mundy Park

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/mundy-park-trail 

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BONUS: Sasamat Lake @ Anmore near Coquitlam, BC – PARTIALLY ACCESSIBLE

We are being asked about Sasamat Lake accessibility all the time.

So here is our answer: Sasamat Lake beach line IS stroller-friendly, while the entire Sasamat Lake loop is NOT ACCESSIBLE. 

Since covid hit, Sasamat Loop became one way, counter-clockwise direction. When you leave the beach, a narrow path can be navigated with the stroller. But about 1km in, you’ll find a steep staircase of approx 30-40 steps up. And a few hundred feet further along the trail, there is another smaller staircase of about 20 steps down. After that your trail is pretty clear and can be accessed with a stroller, even the bridge across the lake can be navigated with a stroller if it is narrow enough (most strollers can come through no problem). 

Here is the details on accessibility:

PARTIALLY Stroller-friendly hiking trail: Sasamat Lake loop

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/sasamat-lake 

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BONUS: Woodhaven Swamp at Belcarra @ Anmore near Coquitlam, BC

Another little-known wild hiking trail that is partially stroller-friendly is the Woodhaven Swamp loop in Belcarra. We have visited here many times. Even though there is not much to see, the air quality on this hike is completely refreshing and pollution-free. Most of the trail is well-packed gravel, with a few wooden pathways. There is one spot here with a few stairs, but nothing unmanageable. 

Here is the detailed map of the Woodhaven hike:

PARTIALLY Stroller-friendly hiking trail: Woodhaven Swamp

For trailhead GPS Location click here. 

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DELTA

Burns Bog 

One may be surprised to find a comfortable stroller-friendly hike through Delta’s swamps – but here it is with Burns Bog! Most paths are wooden, gravel, and well-packed dirt. A good portion of the trail is out in the open with little shade = make sure to use sunscreen.

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Burns Bog

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/burns-bog 

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George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary

THIS IS PAID LOCATION. 

A visit to George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary is definitely worth it with toddlers.

In addition to paying the admission fee, you can purchase bird food and play around with ducks, doves, geese, sparrows, and many other little birds.

There are a few watch towers at the far corner of the sanctuary, and if you are lucky, you can even spot blue herons! (if not, there is always an option of visiting Great Blue Heron Reserve in Chilliwack too). All trails are well-managed and either paved or gravel. 

Accessible park every Vancouver mom should check-out with her baby: George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/reifel-bird-sanctuary

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LANGLEY

Houston Trail at Derby Reach Regional Park

Houston Trail is an excellent semi-forest hike for all ability levels. Most trails are stroller-friendly gravel, although you’ll find a few steeper sections at the south side. We love coming here now with our older child to have a refreshing bike ride. 

Stroller-friendly accessible trail every Vancouver mom should hike: Houston Trail

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/houston-trail 

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Fort to Fort Trail 

Fort to Fort trail takes you from Fort Langley to Derby Reach Regional Park’s Edgewater campsite. It is 7km one way (14km to and back). Yet, we honestly love this hike – one of the most scenic and convenient places to spend a warm summer day. The entire trail is well-maintained gravel and stroller-friendly, and the sides of the road are trimmed lawn perfect for a picnic. The Edgewater campsite has public washrooms and water fountains. There is plenty of shade along the way, as the path dives in and out of the trees. In the late summer, you’ll find plenty of blackberries and wild apples along the road. 

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Fort to Fort

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/fort-to-fort-trail–2 

ON OUR BLOG: https://perfectdaytoplay.com/fort-to-fort-trail-derby-reach-park-langley/ 

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MAPLE RIDGE

Gold Creek Lower Falls trail at Golden Ears Provincial Park

SPECTACULAR ALERT!!!

Enjoy EPIC Gold Creek Falls hike – a 7km in-and-out 100% stroller-friendly and wheelchair accessible trail in Golden Ears Provincial Park. No joke, Gold Creek Lower Falls is one of the most unexpected finds we’ve made adventuring through Beautiful British Columbia. 

The hiking trail is excellent soft gravel, with a few wooden bridges over the nearby creeks. About halfway there is an entrance to a small beach covered with sand and pebbles, where you can have a picnic and play in the water on a warm summer day. 

The views of the nearby mountains are extraordinary. If you decide to do only one hike from this list of stroller-accessible trails – do this one!

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should hike with her child: Gold Creek Lower Falls

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/lower-gold-creek-falls-trail 

ON OUR BLOG: https://perfectdaytoplay.com/gold-creek-falls-golden-ears-provincial-park/ 

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Kanaka Creek Regional Park Fraser Riverfront 

Beautiful trail along the riverfront where Kanaka Creek enters the Fraser River is a short yet pleasant stroller-friendly accessible hike. You can find a few picnic tables along the road too, and maybe bring your baby-mom-friends for a barbeque here!

ATTENTION: do NOT confuse it with Kanaka Creek Cliff Falls – that one is NOT stroller-friendly and has plenty of stairs along the canyon. …but…there is always but of course.
If you do end up at Kanaka Creek Regional Park's Cliff Falls parking lot, go check out Bell-Irving Hatchery and Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Center while you are there. The pathways around the fish hatchery is perfectly accessible both with strollers and wheelchairs, and you can learn a lot about the pacific salmon life cycle.

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Kanaka Creek Fraser Riverfront

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/kanaka-creek-and-fraser-waterfront 

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Rolley Lake Loop

A little-known yet beautiful spot – Rolley Lake – is one of the warmest and best lakes for swimming near Vancouver. Well, even better, there is a stroller-accessible hike around the lake and through the forest. The trail is mostly dirt, with a section of wooden path through the swampy part of the lake. In our opinion, Rolley Lake is one of the most family-friendly destinations to spend a warm summer day near Vancouver. 

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Rolley Lake Loop

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/rolley-falls-and-lake 

ON OUR BLOG: https://perfectdaytoplay.com/rolley-lake-park/ 

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NORTH VANCOUVER

Rice Lake at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park

North Vancouver is definitely one of the most popular areas for outdoor enthusiasts. Yet many new parents with small babies may think the North Van rainforests may be inaccessible with a stroller.. – WRONG!  We have found a few super-cool hikes through the thicket of most treasured sequoias, ancient cedars, and evergreen pine trees. Rice Lake is one such cool trail: a short sweet hike with minimal elevation gain and is completely stroller-friendly.

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver parent should visit with their child: Rice Lake trail

Map, Guide, Directions:  https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/rice-creek-loop-trail 

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Hyannis Trail at Lower Seymour Conservation Area 

Another stroller-friendly and even wheelchair-accessible North Vancouver hike – Hyannis Trail – a short 2.6 kilometer out-and-back trail great for all skill levels. If you are lucky, you can even spot some wildlife. There are picnic tables too, so get your snacks and enjoy!

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Hyannis Trail

Map, Guide, Directions:  https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/hyannis-trail 

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Seymour Valley Trailway 

If you are up for a challenge and have the whole day to spare, Seymour Valley Trailway is right for you! You’ll start towards Rice Lake, and continue on for… almost 12km. The entire adventure is 24km out and back. To be honest, we have not done the whole hike ourselves, only went about a halfway.

The Trailway is used primarily for biking, but we’ve met a few families with strollers too. Just need to be careful and stay to the side of the road. Also, a good idea is to bring bear spray with you, as the deeper into the woods you go, the more chances there are to meet a bear. Here is a quick video from us on How Parents Can Buy Bear Spray in Canada

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Seymour Valley Trailway

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/seymour-valley-trail 

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Maplewood Flats Conservation Area

North Vancouver has another stroller-friendly gem to spare: the Maplewood Flats Conservation Area is a trail loop of about 4km that features the views of the ocean and beautiful wildflowers in the summer. The hike is mostly wooden walkways and gravel and is accessible year-round.

Accessible and stroller-friendly trail every Vancouver mom should hike: Maplewood Flats

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/maplewood-flats-conservation-area-trail 

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BONUS: Grouse Mountain

THIS IS PAID LOCATION

Did you know that Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver has a whole network of accessible stroller-friendly hiking trails? Yes, you'll have to pay for the lift, and likely will be asked to carry the stroller in your hands to enter/exit the gondola. Yet a trip to Grouse Mountain to absolutely worth it, especially right before the sunset. Some of the best Vancouver sunsets can be found here!

Accessible and stroller-friendly hiking every Vancouver mom should visit: Grouse Mountain

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NEW WESTMINSTER

Queens Park

A small and cute urban forest – Queens Park in New West – has much to offer to parents with kids. Firstly, all the trails within are either paved or gravel and are completely stroller-accessible. Secondly, there is a humongous playground for all ages, including a water park – all located in the shade of tall trees and is perfect for a hot summer day. There is a contact petting zoo within the park, where kids can pet goats, and watch other small animals like rabbits, chickens, pigs, geese. Oh, and don't miss to check out the beautiful rose garden – some of our best family photos are done here!

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver parent should visit this summer: Queens Park

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/queen-s-park-loop 

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PITT MEADOWS

Rannie Road at Grant Narrows Regional Park 

Rannie Road is the “road” portion of the Katzie Marsh loop. The Road is 2 km maintained gravel road (2km one way, so 4km total), bordering the Pitt Lake with its stunning snowy-top mountain views on one side, and the Katzie marshes with its vibrant wildlife, bird families and the carpet of lilies on the other. 

Two tips, if visiting with a baby in the stroller: 

Sunscreen

There is absolutely zero shade, make sure you have your baby-appropriate sunscreen with you on a sunny day all around the year. Check out our post on 9 Best Natural Sunscreens For Kids. Organic. Chemicals-Free.

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Windbreakers

Most of the days it is pretty windy here at Pitt Lake. Get your windbreakers on, and bring a cover for the baby stroller to keep your little one from cold bursts. Here is a cool one for all sorts of weather protection: Manito Castle Alpha Cover.

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Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Rannie Road trail

ON OUR BLOG: https://perfectdaytoplay.com/pitt-lake-meadows-kids-bike-trail-near-vancouver/ 

For trailhead GPS Location click here

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Pitt Meadows Regional Greenway

Similar to Kanaka Creek Fraser Riverfront, this beautiful trail takes you along the river banks. You can decide whether to make it a short and sweet hike and turn-around at the Pitt Meadows airport, or if to make it all the way to Pitt River Bridge (10km one way). 

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Pitt Meadows Greenway

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/pitt-meadows-regional-greenway 

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PORT COQUITLAM

Ozada Park to Gates Park Trail 

Well, technically Ozada Park is still in Coquitlam… Yet since the majority of this hiking trail passes through PoCo, I have included it here. The hike will take you along the Coquitlam River, across the bridge from Coquitlam to PoCo, and then further down towards Gates Park. There are a few steeper sections on the road, so it might be a bit harder to navigate with wheelchairs, however with strollers – easy peasy. 

We love this trail all year round. The sound of the running waters of Coquitlam River takes away all the busy noises of the city. In the summer you can stop at any one of many rocky beaches and dip your feet into the cold refreshing waters. While in October and November you can witness salmon runs.

This hiking trail along the Coquitlam River is popular with local kids hiding painted rocks, and playing scavenger hunt to collect those. We are regularly bringing our own as well. Here is a quick video on the Mystery of Painted Rocks.

Do NOT come here super early in the morning, as surprise-surprise, the Coquitlam River is popular with black bears coming down from PineCone Provincial Park, Burke Mountain, and Westwood Plateau.   

Stroller-friendly trail every Vancouver parent should hike: Ozada Park to Gates Park

GPS / Google Maps hiking map CLICK HERE

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Deboville Slough

Beautiful walk along a man-made canal where numerous creeks are collected to enter Pitt River. About halfway hikers reach Pitt River shoreline, and the views of the nearby Golden Ears Mountain Range are absolutely stunning. The trail is paved with gravel, well-kept, and can be used by bicycles, baby strollers, and wheelchairs alike. 

Beware, however, there is almost no shade. On a hot summer day bring plenty of water and use sunscreen.  

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Deboville Slough

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/deboville-slough-and-addington-lookout

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BONUS: Minnekhada Park

Minnekhada is another popular regional park that is the topic of new parents' questions too often. Yes, you can come and enjoy Minnekhada with a baby stroller. However, you need to be a bit “creative”. Firstly, when visiting Minnekhada with a baby, you won’t park at the main parking lot – park at the Minnekhada Lodge instead. From there you can easily access the picnic area and some parts of the hiking trail that are stroller-friendly. 

Here is the full diagram of accessibility of the Minnekhada trail system:

PARTIALLY Stroller-friendly hiking trail for Vancouver parents to consider: Minnekhada park trail next to Minnekhada Lodge

Map, Guide, Directions: 

ON OUR BLOG: https://perfectdaytoplay.com/minnekhada-park/ 

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PORT MOODY

Port Moody Shoreline Trail

Start your journey at Rocky Point Park, hike the shoreline all the way to Old Mill and back, and have a delicious ice cream at the Rocky Point IceCream shop on your return: here is how to get a beautiful day well-spent. The trail paved sections, gravel, and wooden pathways through the muddy areas of the inlet: the entire hike is baby stroller-friendly. We like to walk here in the summer when the cooling shade of tall trees makes it a pleasant visit indeed. The total distance to the Old Mill and back is approx 6km. 

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Port Moody Shoreline

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/port-moody-shoreline-trail

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RICHMOND

West Dyke Trail

West Dyke Trail's flat terrain makes it popular with new parents hiking with baby strollers, and kids learning how to bike. Beautiful views of the inlet, wildflowers lush in the summer, the abundance of marine birds, and the refreshing ocean breeze can easily make you lose track of time. Overall from Terra Nova viewpoint to Garry Point Park, the hike is approx. 6km = 12km out-and-back. Beware, there is no shade of any sort, so make sure to use plenty of sunscreen. (the organic baby-friendly sunscreen of course).

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: West Dyke hike

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/lulu-island-w-dyke-trail 

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SURREY

Bear Creek Park

We love this little urban park for a few reasons. It has a massive well-kept playground for kids, including the water park. All of the hiking trails within Bear Creek park in Surrey are stroller-friendly. And Of course, there is a curious section of the park that has cool modern art installations and a neat garden to explore. In addition this Surrey park is home to a crazy number of squirrels!

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Bear Creek 

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/bear-creek-park-loop 

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Green Timbers Urban Forest

Another one of Surrey little urban forests – Green Timbers – offers a few easy stroller-friendly well-maintained gravel hikes. Excellent to explore all year round. 

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Green Timbers

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/birch-and-willow-trail 

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Fairy Land at Redwood Park

A-MAZE ALERT!!!

Redwood Park looks like nothing much on the map. Also most of its trails are not stroller-friendly. So if you come with a baby, you can expect to circle around the playground and picnic area, and that is pretty much it. Or is it?!

Surprise! Redwood Park is home to a super-cool public art project: the Fairy Land! Less than 10 min hike from the playground (yes you can make it with your baby stroller too!), you’ll find an entire city of fairies! Hundreds, if not thousands, of little fairy houses of all shapes, colours and sizes are all over the place. Truly a find for any toddler, or any photographer for that matter! 

It all started with someone placing a few fairy houses under a tree. Now, each time a child is visiting, they instantly want to make and bring their own house! ..and so they do! The Fairy City is constantly growing. Definitely worth the visit. 

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver parent should take their kids to: Fairy Land at Redwood

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Tynehead Regional Park

Tynehead is nice. Nothing much to see, but if you want to get out of the city and spend some time in the wild, it provides a decent getaway spot. All hiking trails here are paved with gravel and are stroller-friendly. There are picnic areas too.

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Tynehead

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/serpentine-hawthorn-and-birch-trail 

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VANCOUVER

Stanley Park SeaWall

Stanley Park Seawall is the obvious one on the list, and likely everyone who lives in Metro Vancouver knows about it. However, for the visitors to Vancouver, and for newcomers: most of the hiking trails in Stanley Park are both stroller-friendly and wheelchair-accessible. 

The most popular one – the Seawall – is about 9.5km long. You’ll find a few stop-overs on your way with public bathrooms and concession stands. An excellent way to spend a free afternoon with your little one enjoying the magnificent views of Vancouver and the Burrard Inlet. 

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should visit often: Stanley Park Seawall 

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/stanley-park-seawall-trail 

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Pacific Spirit Regional Park

The UBC area is indeed unique, for it is home to one of the oldest and largest sequoias and ancient cedars in the Vancouver vicinity. Most of the trails within Pacific Spirit park are stroller-friendly, although are a bit rougher than your usual park walkways. Most are well-packed dirt. There are steeper sections as well, and some elevation fluctuations. A few trails have a flight of stairs, yet nothing unmanageable.

Still, in our opinion, Pacific Spirit is absolutely worth the visit, if only for the air. The air quality here and the smell of old trees is quite significant. 

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Pacific Spirit

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/parks/canada/british-columbia/pacific-spirit-regional-park 

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BONUS: VanDusen Botanical Garden

THIS IS PAID LOCATION. 

To visit VanDusen Botanical Gardens, parents will be required to pay an admission fee, and of course, there are hours of operation – all posted on the facility’s website. Yet, this park is simply beautiful, with a variety of landscapes and experiences, and should be on every mom’s go-to list. Once you enter the park, ask for their map that highlights all the stroller-friendly and accessible trails.

Accessible park every Vancouver parent should hike: VanDusen

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/parks/canada/british-columbia/vandusen-botanical-gardens 

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WHITE ROCK

Crescent Beach Shoreline

Last but not least on our list is the Crescent Beach shoreline trail offering one of the best and most inspiring views of the ocean. The hike is short and sweet – only about 3km out and back with a convenient picnic area at Blackie Spit park. Bring hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen, as there is very little shade along the way.

Stroller-friendly hiking trail every Vancouver mom should know: Crescent Beach shoreline

Map, Guide, Directions: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/british-columbia/crescent-beach 

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Concluding Notes

I hope our post was helpful to inspire new parents to be flexible and continue hiking and exploring even with infant babies. Vancouver is an amazing city to live in, and enjoy its stunning landscapes and outdoor experiences no matter the circumstance. I’d rate Vancouver’s nature as one of the most accessible in the World due to an abundance of wheelchair and baby stroller-friendly hiking trails of all shapes and lengths. 

If you know more urban forests, nature trails, and awesome Vancouver hikes accessible with a baby stroller you’d like to recommend, please leave the details in the comments! We’ll be happy to go check it out!

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Cheerfully yours,

Alexandra, Alex & Cosmos

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