Virtual Hikes

Welcome to Virtual Hikes! Are you ready to discover amazing facts about the plants and animals in your neighbourhood? Enjoy taking virtual hikes using this website to get to know a little about some of those wild neighbours. From national forests, to your own backyard, our wild neighbours are all around us—and by learning more about them, we can find out what makes each species unique. Plus, by taking an interest in these plants and animals, we can learn some of the dangers facing them and even how to protect these species for generations to come.

Robert Bateman believes that that "caring for our environment begins with getting to know the names of our neighbours of other species." As you enjoy your virtual hike, remember to note the names of the species you learn and how to recognize them. We promise, the next time you hit the trail, you will have a better appreciation for diversity of life around you.

Sound good? Start hiking!

System Requirements

In order to take a virtual hike, you will need:

A Recent Web Browser
Any current version of Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome, or Internet Explorer should work well. Internet Explorer 6 and earlier are not supported. Javascript and cookies must be enabled.
Adobe Flash Player
Most computers already have this installed; if not, download it for free.