A resource for all the best and most popular hikes and trails found on Vancouver Island
Sometimes, you arrive at an area that takes your breath away. A place so beautiful you feel like you are walking in a painting, or perhaps through a fairytale. This is the case with this must-see hidden gem in Port……
Hemer Provincial Park, located in Nanaimo, offers visitors a lake and a marsh popular among bird watchers. A Bit of History Since 1890, the Hemer family has owned farmland in Cedar. In 1981, John Delbert Hemer and his sister, Violet,…
While travelling along the backroads in the Comox Valley, you can find a magical place near Courtenay. And as the hike is only 1.8 km, it’s a relatively easy spot to access. Quick Facts A Magical Place that Requires Caution……
Venture into the enchanting realm of Port Hardy, where we discover a unique boardwalk trail. While the west side of Vancouver Island boasts its share of these scenic pathways, this unexpected gem awaits at the island’s northern tip. Imagine strolling…
I’ve had this secluded high elevation lake on my hiking bucket list for quite some time, but it requires gates to be open in order to get there. After noticing they were finally open, we jumped at the chance to……
A very short drive off the Inland Island Hwy, you can find this magnificent Comox Valley hidden gem and waterfall. Quick Facts Brown’s River Falls This upper portion of the Puntledge River is an incredible spot to explore. The river……
You can find a picture-perfect location along every trail at Cowichan River Provincial Park. The jewel-coloured water, deep rock canyons, lush forests, and beautiful wildflowers are every photographer’s dream. Amongst anglers, the Cowichan River is internationally known for its abundant…
Port Alberni has so many unique trails and amazing waterfalls. Cold Creek Falls, located a short distance off the Log Train Trail, is another spectacular one to explore. Quick Facts The Log Train Trail The Log Train Trail is a…
At first glance, the Abyss Trail in Nanaimo seems like a simple forest walk, that is, until you realize it hides a few secrets. Beyond the famous crack in the earth, you’ll find a fairy circle and a mysterious labyrinth…