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  • Cowichan Valley F, British Columbia

    Top Spots in and near Cowichan Valley F

    • Youbou, British Columbia

      Hike Heather Mountain

      20.5 mi / 3822.2 ft gain
      Heather Mountain is a moderate well marked out and back hike through managed forest land. The hike brings a wonderful feeling of solitude as there are no towns or buildings visible even with distant views in all directions.  It is also quite lightly tracked: we saw no other hikers on the entire r...
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    • Cowichan Valley F, British Columbia

      Camp at Nitinat Lake

      Nitinat Lake is located about 70 km from Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island. It's about a 2 h drive from Lake Cowichan with 1 h on logging roads. When you get close to Lake Cowichan, the highway splits into two possible routes, one on the south side of the lake, the second on the north side. Since...
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    • Honeymoon Bay, British Columbia

      Hike Castle Grove of the Upper Walbran River Valley

      3.2 mi
      The opportunity to travel deep into a region where ancient forests still stand, telling their story of centuries past, can't be overlooked. One of the last remaining areas of such beauty and rarity still exists deep in the heart of the southern interior on Vancouver Island. This spot is known as ...
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    • Port Renfrew, British Columbia

      Hiking through the Avatar Grove

      To get to the Avatar Grove, drive to Port Renfrew along West Coast highway 14. Turn right onto Deering Rd and cross the long bridge over the San Juan River. Stay right at the next Y intersection, and then left at the T intersection. At the next Y keep left and cross a tall bridge over the crys...
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    • Port Renfrew, British Columbia

      Backpacking the West Coast Trail

      5.0
      The trail requires a permit from May 1 - September 16. All other dates have restrictions. Check Parks Canada website for more details.You can start from the north or south end of the trail. There are buses provided by the Pacific Rim National Park that will shuttle you back to your car or to the ...
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    • Port Renfrew, British Columbia

      Backpack the West Coast Trail, Pacific Rim NP

      46.6 mi / 360.9 ft gain
      In the summer of 2016, myself and three others decided to hike the West Coast Trail (WCT) on a bit of a whim! We naively, and courageously, choose the WCT as our first major backpacking hiking trip - we thought it would be best to throw ourselves into a hike that has earned a reputation for being...
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    • Youbou, British Columbia

      Hike Green Mountain, BC

      3.0
      3.1 mi / 985 ft gain
      Green Mountain is located out in the Nanaimo Lakes area and used to be a ski hill back in the 60's. There was a lodge and even a t-bar to get you up the hill (both of which are nothing more than dilapidated remains now). The mountain's ski-based past becomes apparent as you hike up through countl...
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    • Port Renfrew, British Columbia

      Hike to the Red Creek Fir

      I’m blessed with a husband who is crazy enough to agree to my endless adventures! When I suggested we go find the tallest Douglas Fir Tree in the world, and we happened to be in the area, my husband again said, “why not!”For anyone who just has to see it for themselves, here’s some directions:Fo...
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    • Port Renfrew, British Columbia

      Explore Botanical Beach

      5.0
      1 mi
      This is a gorgeous beach with so much going on. It's a quick walk from the parking lot (about .8 miles), or you can do the entire Botanical Beach Loop which is 3.5km. Go at low tide for amazing tidal pools and exploring caves if the tide is at its lowest. You can beach hop and climb up to some...
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    • Port Renfrew, British Columbia

      Hike the Botanical Beach and Botany Bay Loop

      2.2 mi
      The loop trail is a short 3.5km trail that is well maintained and open year round. There's negligible elevation gain and aside from the odd slippery section the trail is easily accessible for all ages and skill levels. It is definitely busy in the Spring and Summer months but is manageable in the...
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    • Port Renfrew, British Columbia

      Hiking the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail

      5.0
      29.2 mi
      This is no walk on the beach. There are many ascents and descents that range from not so steep to hold on for your life as the mud cliff crumbles steep. You might think 200m of elevation gain isn't much, but it is a constant ascend and descend trail in the moderate-difficult sections.A high level...
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    • Port Renfrew, British Columbia

      Camp and Surf at Sombrio Beach

      5.0
      1 mi
      Heading west from Victoria, take the TransCanada Highway to Hwy 14. Continue past Sooke towards Port Renfrew. Look for the sign that reads Sombrio Beach Trailhead (approximately 45 minutes past Sooke) and take the left. Note that this dirt road can be incredibly rugged (aka full of potholes) and ...
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    • Port Renfrew, British Columbia

      Hike to Mystic Beach

      5.0
      Head west from Victoria along Highway 14 past Sooke and Jordan River until you see the Juan De Fuca Marine Trail - China Creek trailhead about 5km past Jordan River on the West Coast Road. Ample signage, parking, and outhouses are available here.The trail taking you to Mystic Beach is just one s...
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    • Port Renfrew, British Columbia

      Thru-Run the Juan de Fuca Trail

      29.2 mi
      If you have your eye on Vancouver Island as an adventure destination - and we hope that you do - then you likely already know that our Island is not only home to a diverse and unique alpine hiking scene, but that it also offers 3 (+) world-class long distance hiking routes along our coastline. Fr...
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    • Duncan, British Columbia

      Hike Mount Prevost

      3.0
      6.5 mi / 2473.8 ft gain
      Mt Prevost is a local favourite for hikers, mountain bikers and if you can believe even hang gliders. Most people know it for the large war memorial tower that is perched on the cliff edge, standing guard over the valley below.The big draw of Mt Prevost is easy access to a significant distance an...
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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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