A remote coastal hike with unspoiled beaches, few hikers, an interesting history, and a fabulous assortment of mammal, bird and marine wildlife.
A spirit of adventure is mandatory as its location means that we will be on our own for the most part. We will take a float plane and/or water taxi to our access point, a stretch of sandy beach. Along the way, we will visit the remote lighthouse at Estevan Point. The lighthouse is storied to have been fired upon by a Japanese submarine during WWII. There are plenty of sandy beaches, marine wildlife sightings, waterfalls, creeks, and rainforest to satisfy everyone. Our hike concludes at an unique oasis known as Cougar Annie's Garden.
This stretch of British Columbia coast is not so well known. It's nice to have a place where we can go and still be alone. This trek, on Vancouver Island's rugged west coast, promises and delivers a great wilderness experience.
Tour Details:
- Origin: Vancouver, BC;
- Difficulty: Strenuous;
Tour Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival in Vancouver.
Day 1: We will meet at the Tsawwasen Ferry Terminal for our sailing to Vancouver Island.
Days 2 - 7: Our hike will be determined by a number of factors. Trails, as such, do not exist. Our goal is to take advantage of low tides and hike the shelf and beaches as much as possible.
Day 8: Return to Vancouver.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included: Transportation from the point of origin and return, any charter flights or water taxi, camping fees, cooking gear, camp stoves, tents, meal preparations, meals/snacks/beverages on the expedition, tarps, major first aid supplies, emergency radio or satellite phone, and professional guides. We can provide sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and backpack if required.
Excluded: Transportation to point of origin, transfers, accommodation and food other than included in the itinerary, gratuities, and personal equipment.
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