Trail information is for general reference. Always check current conditions before heading out.

About Pine & Brook

Last updated: May 2025

Pine & Brook is a reference site covering hiking trails and outdoor recreation in Canada. The content focuses on routes across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and other provinces — with practical information on access, terrain, gear, and safety drawn from publicly available sources.

What this site covers

Each trail guide on this site includes distance and elevation data, difficulty ratings based on publicly available Parks Canada and provincial parks classifications, gear recommendations suited to the specific terrain, and links to official resources for permits and current conditions. The site does not publish real-time trail status — for up-to-date conditions, readers should consult Parks Canada, BC Parks, or Ontario Parks directly.

Coverage currently focuses on three major routes:

  • The Lake Agnes Tea House Trail in Banff National Park, Alberta
  • The Bruce Trail along Ontario's Niagara Escarpment
  • The West Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia

Content sources and accuracy

Trail data on this site is compiled from publicly available government sources including Parks Canada (pc.gc.ca), BC Parks, Ontario Parks, and the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Where specific measurements or classifications differ between sources, the most recent official figure is used. Trail conditions, permit fees, and access rules change seasonally — this site is not a substitute for checking official park resources before any outing.

No statistics, research findings, or organizational citations on this site are fabricated. If a precise figure is unavailable from a public source, the content uses descriptive language rather than invented numbers.

Contact

For corrections, updates, or general enquiries, use the contact form on the home page. Response times are not guaranteed.

Disclaimer

Trail information on this site is provided for general reference only. Conditions, access rules, and permit requirements change. Always verify current information with the relevant park authority before starting any hike. Pine & Brook takes no responsibility for decisions made based on the content published here.