Important Safety Information

Garibaldi Provincial Park is one of our favourite destinations, but it is also the most challenging. Once you are dropped off at the park, you are responsible for your own safety. There are no guides - this is NOT a group or guided trip, as Parkbus only provides transportation. Make sure you review basic safety information, and bring food and lots of water (it is not possible to buy food or water in the park). There is no cellphone reception in the park, as it is remote wilderness. As is elsewhere in BC backcountry, you may encounter natural hazards, such as snowy conditions, poor visibility, wildlife as well as steep and dangerous cliffs, especially if you wander off trail. Some cellphone reception may be available at the trailhead.

There is only one hiking trail leading from the drop-off point - to Garibaldi Lake - which is challenging and relentless climb, only suitable to those in great physical form. It can take over 10 hours to complete this 18 KM round trip with 820m elevation gain.

Be sure to assess your abilities and only go all the way if you are sure that you can make it back to the bus on time. The way down can take as much time or more than the way up due to bad knees, steepness of the trail, etc.

If you are not 100% comfortable with your abilities, we recommend that you consider going to a destination with options for easy and moderate trails - such as Alice Lake.

If You Miss The Bus Going Back

Howe Sound Taxi Service at (604) 898-8888 is the closest taxi operator.