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By Mary Macaree

Featured in this enduringly popular guide are walks of four hours or less within Vancouver and its environs. There are routes for every taste, from ambles in alpine meadows on the North Shore to strolls along Burrard Inlet to walks in the Whistler corridor. Ten new walks take place in the emerging green spaces around metro Vancouver. Trail directions and maps have been completely updated to make route-finding easier and to highlight new features along the paths. Comprehensive indexes help walkers choose a route that's suitable for the season, and their fitness level and timeframe.