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These five stunning hikes show off the best of the Vancouver area and its nearby mountains. Two hikes are accessible via public transit and the other three are at most a two-hour drive away.

If you live in or near Calgary you’re lucky to have a variety of first class mountain hikes to choose from within a few hours’ drive of the city. There are some cool hikes within city limits, too.

Residents in and around the GTA can get their nature fix on beautiful trails in dozens of wondrous parks and wilderness areas. Here are five trails on IMPACT’s list of favourite hikes.

How body, mind and spirit can grow when touched by nature’s monoliths.

Bulimia battle part of trainer’s daily life.

Cancer battles motivate survivor Christopher Lloyd to kick deadly disease in the groin.

Managing diet key for pro cyclist with all-diabetic team.

One man’s dive into uber-endurance sport with 90 days of mindfulness and yoga.

Accountant Stephen Park adds up epic marathons journey on every continent in one week.

Alissa St. Laurent making waves in world of ultramarathons.