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.
Pinecone Burke Provincial Park at a Glance#
Address: Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, British Columbia (northeast of Vancouver, accessible from Anmore/Belcarra)
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -7° - -1° | -8° | 236 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -6° - 0° | -6° | 160 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -4° - 2° | -4° | 151 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -2° - 5° | -1° | 124 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 1° - 9° | 3° | 104 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 4° - 12° | 6° | 89 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 7° - 16° | 11° | 63 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 65 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 6° - 15° | 9° | 77 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 1° - 9° | 3° | 177 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -3° - 2° | -4° | 266 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -7° - -2° | -8° | 219 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |