Alberni-Clayoquot D, British Columbia
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Top Camping Spots in and near Alberni-Clayoquot D
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Fanny Bay, British Columbia
Canoe Great Central Lake and Hike to Della Falls and Love Lake
80.8 mi / 1148.3 ft gainTo 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...Read more -
Alberni-Clayoquot C, British Columbia
Camp at Lower Lake
4.02.5 mi / 1640.4 ft gainLower 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 ...Read more -
Errington, British Columbia
Hike and Camp at Mt. Arrowsmith
5.0Mt. 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...Read more -
Denman Island, British Columbia
Explore Fillongley Provincial Park
4.01.6 mi / 60 ft gainFillongley 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...Read more -
Nanaimo F, British Columbia
Hike Little Qualicum River and Falls
4.30.6 miLittle Qualicum Falls Provincial Park is just off the #4 highway on your way out to Port Alberni. Simply look for the signs indicating Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, and you will turn into the park before Cameron Lake.Easily accessible by everyone, this park can get busy in the summer mon...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Climb Mt. Septimus via the X-Gully
16.8 mi / 5905.5 ft gainMt Septimus lies deep within the beautiful and untouched Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island. The route takes you high into the alpine where you will cross glacial fed lakes amongst large peaks and thick forest. To climb Mt Septimus the route you will be taking is the X-Gully route, a steep snow ...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Hike to Cream Lake, BC
12.4 mi / 1312.3 ft gainThe hike to Cream Lake starts at the trailhead for the Bedwell Lake trail, which you can find directions to here.From Bedwell Lake the trail to Cream Lake heads Eastward from the campground (past the outhouse), and begins climbing steadily. Shortly you will reach a waterfall with the trail climb...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Hike to Baby Bedwell & Bedwell Lake
5.07.5 mi / 2132.5 ft gainDriving: From Campbell River, take Highway 28 West to the bridge over Upper Campbell Lake/Buttle Lake. Do not cross the bridge, but take the road down the East side of Buttle Lake. Follow Buttle Lake road south to Jim Mitchell Lake road which is on the left just after the Thelwood Creek Bridge. ...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Hike to Flower Ridge
20 mi / 5445 ft gainWith a name like Flower Ridge, who wouldn't want to add this hike to their bucket list?The Flower Ridge trailhead is located approximately 26kms down the Buttle Lake Parkway, towards Westmin Mine, in Strathcona Provincial Park. A classic Island alpine approach, you will be more than warmed up af...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Camp at Arnica Lake
7.5 mi / 2624.7 ft gainThe hike starts at the Westmin mine parking lot, located 2 hours north of Courtenay. To find the start of the trail you need to walk 50 metres down a dirt road from the parking area. You will see a sign for Phillips ridge, which marks the start of your journey.The trail starts in a relatively fl...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Summit The Golden Hinde
5.040.4 mi / 5987.5 ft gainAs Vancouver Island's highest peak, the Golden Hinde is an obvious draw for coastal climbers. Its gravitational pull, however, requires a commitment, given this crown jewel of the Island Alpine is also one of its most remote, and gains more elevation than from Base Camp to Everest's summit.Winter...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona C, British Columbia
Backpack to Circlet Lake Campground
13.9 mi / 2664 ft gainIf you are looking for a beautiful, stress-free campground nestled in the mountains far from the city but within a morning's drive and a day's walking distance, suitable for the whole family and offers tons of activities, Circlet Lake is the right choice for you. It features an alpine lake that i...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona C, British Columbia
Lake Helen Mackenzie Loop
5.05.32 mi / 607 ft gainThe trail head starts at the Raven Lodge parking lot on Nordic Drive. Once at the trail head, follow the trail and turn right on the Hellen Mackenzie/ Battleship Lake trail loop. This boardwalk/ dirt trail will take you around beautiful meadows filled with blueberries (in the fall season), stream...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona C, British Columbia
Hike to Cruikshank Canyon Lookout
5.012.4 mi / 2854.3 ft gainTravelling through pristine sub-alpine terrain, and past endless crystal clear lakes, the trail to the lookout is loaded with awesome scenery. The icing on the cake is reaching the Canyon and enjoying lunch at the lookout, complete with Whiskey Jacks and 180 degree mountain and valley views. If...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Hike through Marble Meadows to the Wheaton Hut
11.8 mi / 4593.2 ft gainThough the Meadows can be reached by an alternate (very long) route not requiring a boat, the standard access is had by crossing Buttle Lake from the Augerpoint Day Area parking lot on the Buttle Lake Parkway (turn south towards the Westmin mine at the Buttle Lake bridge, just before the provinci...Read more -
Alberni-Clayoquot A, British Columbia
Kayaking the Broken Group Islands
The Broken Group Islands are an internationally acclaimed sea kayaking destination. They can only be done properly on a multi-day trip and it’s not recommended for novice paddlers. The stunning archipelago located on the west coast of Vancouver Island features hundreds of islands, lagoons, caves,...Read more