Closest Glacial Lake to Vancouver｜Garibaldi Lake

Still can't believe I visited such a breathtaking place! ❤️ 📍 Garibaldi Lake 1️⃣ Pass Reservation: Garibaldi Provincial Park rivals Joffre Lake in beauty! 🚗 Just a 1.5-hour drive away. 🎫 Book a free day pass in advance on the BC Parks website (way easier to get than Joffre’s passes!). 🆓 Pro tip: One parking pass covers up to 12 people! 2️⃣ Parking: From downtown Vancouver, take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway (Hwy 99) for ~1.5-2h. 🅿️ Search "Garibaldi Park" on Google Maps—it leads straight to the free parking lot. 3️⃣ Hike Route (see map): Trailhead: Rubble Creek (only one main route up). First 6km: Reach the campsite ⛺️ + first toilet (drink sparingly!). Next 1km: Stunning mountain viewpoint ⛰️ . Another 1km: Barrier Lake (pic 13, emerald green!). Final 2km: Arrive at the crown jewel—Garibaldi Lake! 🏞️ ⏱️ Time: 4h up, 1h photos, 3h down. 4️⃣ Duration: 6-10 hours round-trip (22km total). The trail is flat and well-maintained except for the last 200m of rocky climb. Exhausting for non-hikers, but the view? "AMAZING!" Worth every step—the world at your feet! 🌍 5️⃣ Weather (August): Hot & sunny ☀️, but random mountain showers ☔️. Snow at the summit, but no puffer needed—a long sleeve suffices. Must-pack: Sunscreen + bug spray (wasps love hikers!). 6️⃣ Essentials: 🥾 Hiking boots | 🦯 Trekking poles | 🧥 Windbreaker | 🕶️ Sunglasses | 🧢 Hat 🔋 Power bank | 🧴 SPF | 🦟 Bug spray | 🥪 Snacks | 💧 Water (1 bottle/person) 🗑️ Trash bag (pack out all waste—no bins!). 7️⃣ Cost: ~200 RMB/person (just gas + snacks 🥤). Cheap for epic memories! Final Verdict: An absolute must-visit! Already planning my return to tackle the 32km Panorama Ridge trail for next-level views! #GlacialLakeBlue #DayTrip #StudyAbroad #Immigration #Vancouver #VancouverLife #Hiking #TrailRecommendations #MountainClimbing #Travel