Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
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Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Hike to Lady Falls
5.01.2 mi / 131.2 ft gainThis waterfall is a pretty stellar sight. Located in one part of Strathcona Provincial Park, it plunges about 90 feet from a small slot canyon into a wide deep canyon. From the view point you can feel the mist from the waterfall on your face. For a different perspective, there is a small trail ju...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona C, British Columbia
Century Sam Lake
4.03.62 mi / 1342 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
King's Peak Trail
5.09.23 mi / 5512 ft gainOur trip, as pictured, was completed as a single-day trail run / hustle. The climb is typically done, however, as a weekend trip with a camp either in the lower meadow, along the ridge leading to the Queen's Face or in the upper cirque. As for climbs in the Island Alpine, for detailed route desc...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Hike to Landslide Lake
15.89 mi / 2769 ft gainThe Elk River Trail is one of the most popular destinations in Strathcona Provincial Park and for good reason. Not only is this one of the only trails in the Park that doesn't go 'straight up' a mountain, but it also takes you to one of the most beautiful spots on all of Vancouver Island. The E...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona C, British Columbia
Hike Mount Becher
Trail access begins at the end of Forbidden Plateau Road, at the site of the old abandoned ski lodge. It is an ugly place to begin a hike to such a beautiful summit, but do not let that deter you. Past the trash of forest parties, around the remnants of the old ski lodge and over the washed out r...Read more -
Campbell River, British Columbia
Elk Falls, B.C.
4.71.9 mi / 292 ft gainOnce you park, you'll walk along the tracks roughly northeast-ish and then cross over the tacks. The trail marker is shown at the parking lot to the falls, where you can enjoy some wooden carvings. When you head out on the trail, continue straight. You will come to a gravel road used for construc...Read more -
Comox, British Columbia
Run at Goose Spit Regional Park
5.0For a mid week adventure that is closer to home, nothing beats a climb up the stairs at Goose Spit Regional Park. The Goose Spit stairs are a fantastic addition to the Comox Valley's urban playgrounds, beaches, trails and green spaces. There are 165 steps to the main lookout, with an additional 2...Read more -
Alberni-Clayoquot D, British Columbia
Climb Triple Peak
4.05.6 mi / 3149.6 ft gainAccess 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...Read more -
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 -
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 -
Alberni-Clayoquot C, British Columbia
Climb Mackenzie Peak
6.2 mi / 4101.1 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Fanny Bay, British Columbia
Rosewall Creek Falls
4.33.84 mi / 515 ft gainStarting 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...Read more -
Alberni-Clayoquot C, British Columbia
Hike to the Ahousat (Flores Island) Warm Springs
7.5 miA 1-hour boat ride north of Tofino, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, is one of the Clayoquot Sound region’s biggest attractions: Hot Springs Cove in Maquinna Marine Provincial Park. Drawn by the prospect of soaking in 50 C / 122 F natural hot mineral springs surrounded by coastal rainforest...Read more -
Alberni-Clayoquot C, British Columbia
Explore Hot Springs Cove
5.0Hot Springs Cove is a splendid hot spring located in Maquinna Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, in the remote northern end of Clayoquot Sound. The undeveloped natural hot mineral spring pools are still enjoyable in their natural state, reached via a pleasant two-kilometer boardwalk through old...Read more -
Denman Island, British Columbia
Hike through Boyle Point Provincial Park
5.02.2 mi / 115 ft gainBoyle 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...Read more -
Tofino, British Columbia
Hike Lone Cone
4.1 mi / 2400 ft gainThe trailhead for Lone Cone is located on Meares Island, accessible by water taxi ($40 return). Some choose to rent kayaks and paddle to the trailhead. The dock for the water taxi is located at the end of Main St.49°09’12.8”N 125°54’40.5”WThe water taxi is roughly 15 minutes and travels across th...Read more