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  • Alberni-Clayoquot D, British Columbia

    Top Spots in and near Alberni-Clayoquot D

    • Fanny Bay, British Columbia

      Canoe Great Central Lake and Hike to Della Falls and Love Lake

      80.8 mi / 1148.3 ft gain
      To get the the Della Falls trail head in Strathcona Park, you must cross Great Central Lake. This is a 45 km journey via either canoe, kayak, or speedboat. We chose to canoe, and it took approximately 9 steady hours. We parked our vehicles just on the edge of Central Lake Road across from Great C...
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    • Fanny Bay, British Columbia

      Visit the Great Central Lake Shoe Tree

      1.0
      Does your sole need heeling? If you can muster the feet you may just meet Old Mother Hubbard. To get there take Highway 4 / The Pacific Rim Highway west out of Port Alberni towards Tofino. After the second bridge, take your third right onto Central Lake Road approximately 5.3 miles. The Great Cen...
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    • Port Alberni, British Columbia

      Catch the Salmon Run on Vancouver Island

      There are many places to see the Salmon making their yearly return to spawning sites. This year while living on Vancouver Island I could not pass on the chance to marvel at this amazing sight. I decided to head to Stamp River to catch the run and was not disappointed, in fact it was so amazing I ...
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    • Alberni-Clayoquot D, British Columbia

      Climb Triple Peak

      4.0
      5.6 mi / 3149.6 ft gain
      Access to Triple Peak mountain is found via the Marion Creek Main logging road approximately 48km west of Port Alberni on your left hand side along highway #4 headed towards Tofino. The road can present seasonal challenges and is rough so best to have a high clearance and 4x4 capable vehicle if p...
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    • Alberni-Clayoquot F, British Columbia

      Run the Alberni Inlet Trail

      14.9 mi / 3937 ft gain
      I have lived on Vancouver Island my entire life yet I had never heard about this world class trail until last summer.  A 24km point to point coastal trail that travels the length of the Alberni Inlet from the coast right to the town? Through paradise meadows, along sun drenched bluffs, past water...
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    • Alberni-Clayoquot C, British Columbia

      Climb Mackenzie Peak

      6.2 mi / 4101.1 ft gain
      The mountains of the South Central Range of Vancouver Island that skirt Highway 4 leading to Tofino are often overlooked as in that region surfing is the big draw, while the larger peaks of Strathcona Peak call to others. I feel this spot is a true gem of the island, with unparalleled biodiversit...
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    • Port Alberni, British Columbia

      Hike to Hole in the Wall

      4.3
      0.6 mi / 0 ft gain
      The Hole in The Wall is located just outside the city of Port Alberni, British Columbia. The day hike is easy enough to bring kids on the adventure, is dog friendly and offers a beautiful view of some of Port Alberni's history. Previous to the 1960's, the Hole In The Wall was the opening for a pi...
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    • Alberni-Clayoquot C, British Columbia

      Camp at Lower Lake

      4.0
      2.5 mi / 1640.4 ft gain
      Lower Lake is a gorgeous alpine lake located on the Triple Peak Trail. The route to the lake is very steep and scrambling is involved, but is well worth the effort. When you come to the rise above the final ridge, the stunning Triple Peak and Lower Lake come into view.The hike starts down a very ...
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    • Fanny Bay, British Columbia

      Hike to Rosewall Creek Falls

      4.3
      4.3 mi / 82 ft gain
      Starting at the Rosewall Creek Provincial Park parking lot you take the trail upstream of the creek passing under the inland island highway bridge. This trail eventually leads out of the provincial park boundary, but don't worry you haven't gone too far.It is about a 7 km roundtrip hike and the w...
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    • Comox-Strathcona C, British Columbia

      Century Sam Lake

      4.0
      3.62 mi / 1342 ft gain
      The next time you have the opportunity, I recommend you pay Century Sam Lake a visit. This short day hike complete with a spectacular emerald green lake, towering rock cliffs and summer snow caves make this a 'must do' for mid Island adventurers. This day hike is a well kept secret – and often...
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    • Nanaimo F, British Columbia

      Cathedral Grove

      4.5
      1.6 mi
      This park is a great stop right on the side of highway 4 heading to or from the Tofino area. If you are heading to Tofino on Vancouver Island, this park is hard to miss. There are signs for it and easy parking on the side of the highway. There are two loop trails on either side of the highway, an...
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    • Denman Island, British Columbia

      Hike through Boyle Point Provincial Park

      5.0
      2.2 mi / 115 ft gain
      Boyle Point Provincial Park is located on Denman Island British Columbia Canada. To get there you take the Denman Island Ferry from Buckley Bay off Hwy #19A on central Vancouver Island. Take the Buckley Bay exit #101 from Hwy #19A. Once on the island, follow Denman Road to the Hornby Island Ferry...
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    • Errington, British Columbia

      Winter Climbing Mount Arrowsmith

      Mount Arrowsmith resides in the heart of Vancouver Island between Nanaimo and Tofino within the Alberni Valley region. At the height of 1817m this peak boasts being the tallest point on the southern half of the island. With it's easy access it is surely the most visited and summited mountain on t...
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    • Errington, British Columbia

      Hike and Camp at Mt. Arrowsmith

      5.0
      Mt. Arrowmsith's claim to fame is the tallest mountain on "southern" Vancouver Island. Standing at 1,819 m (6,000 ft), it barely squeezes into the top 50 of the Island, as it stands no chance against the peaks of Strathcona, which you can see gazing north from the summit!The advantage of Arrowsmi...
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    • Denman Island, British Columbia

      Explore Fillongley Provincial Park

      4.0
      1.6 mi / 60 ft gain
      Fillongley Park is located on Denman Island. To get there take the Denman Island Ferry from Buckley Bay, off Hwy #19A on central Vancouver Island. Take the Buckley Bay exit #101 from Hwy #19A. Once on the island, follow Denman Road to Swan Road. Turn left on Swan Road, then right on Beadnell Road...
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    • Nanaimo F, British Columbia

      Summit Mt. Cokely via the Historic CPR Trail

      5.0
      12.4 mi / 1000 ft gain
      The trail from Cameron Lake to the top of Mount Cokely (5302') provides the most ready access to the alpine on Southern Vancouver Island. The route is straightforward and non-technical, albeit physically challenging. Expect to spend 6-8+ hours if hiking the entire route described below (which we ...
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