We walk to get food, we walk to seek shelter, we walk for pleasure and exercise, and we walk for community and connection. In many ways, since the beginning of time, why and where we walk have changed very little.

In British Columbia, we have the opportunity to walk in various regions and across a variety of beautiful landscapes. These landscapes define many of the communities we live in. Fortunately in BC, many communities have put infrastructure and projects in place to encourage walking and make it a safe and accessible option for people of all ages and abilities. This comes in the form of well connected and maintained sidewalks and walking paths and pedestrian plazas.

Inclusive and accessible walking trails are defined as being wide enough for individuals in wheelchairs or with a stroller, low grading, smooth for ease of walking and rolling, and well signed.

Here are 10 walks around BC that are inclusive and accessible to all ages and abilities.

1. Shorepine Bog trail - Tofino

https://www.gotofino.com/tofinobeachestrails/all-beaches-trails/shoreline-bog-trail-tofino-bc/

Walk among the sphagnum moss that carpets the forest floor.

2. Hidden Groves - Sechelt

https://hiddengroves.ca/home

Two fully accessible trails.

3. Accessible Trails - Cariboo Regional District

https://www.cariboord.bc.ca/services/recreation-2/accessible-trails/

25 trails that are all ability friendly!

4. Seymour Valley Trail - North Vancouver

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/sports/seymour-valley-trailway-1920829