Pinecone Burke Provincial Park
Park Vast British Columbia wilderness park with backcountry trails
Mountainous provincial park northeast of Vancouver with backcountry trails, alpine lakes and stands of older forest. The area attracts multi‑day hikers, ski tourers and wilderness campers.
How to Get to Pinecone Burke Provincial Park #
Access points are reached from the communities of Anmore and Belcarra northeast of Vancouver. From Vancouver, drive east on Trans-Canada Highway 1 and take local exits toward Anmore or follow Indian Arm road networks; several trailheads have parking but some routes require boat access or long approach hikes. Public transit is limited.
Tips for Visiting Pinecone Burke Provincial Park #
- If attempting the long routes, bring a reliable topographic map and route-finding skills; the park is remote and minimally signed.
- For day trips, use the Burke-Gilman-style access points near the Seymour River to sample coastal forest without committing to a multiday route.
- Check permit requirements for backcountry camping and for any commercial guiding operations.
Best Time to Visit Pinecone Burke Provincial Park #
Summer provides the most reliable trail conditions for ridge traverses; shoulder seasons are wetter and more technical. Check local alerts before heading out.
Weather & Climate near Pinecone Burke Provincial Park #
Pinecone Burke Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1731 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Heavy rain (236 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (266 mm).
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December
December is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Heavy rain (219 mm).
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