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Pacific Rim - West Coast Trail · Vancouver Island
Pacific Rim - West Coast Trail
Parks Canada Vancouver Island · British Columbia
what to expect
Take the hike of a lifetime on the iconic 75 km backcountry trail on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
the basics
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
what to bring
This list adapts to Pacific Rim - West Coast Trail. no showers means a travel towel;
common questions about Pacific Rim - West Coast Trail
- how far is Pacific Rim - West Coast Trail from Vancouver?
- Pacific Rim - West Coast Trail is 192 km from Vancouver. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
- do you need reservations at Pacific Rim - West Coast Trail?
- Yes. Pacific Rim - West Coast Trail is operated by Parks Canada and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
nearby places
Within ~100 km of Pacific Rim - West Coast Trail.
want to camp at Pacific Rim - West Coast Trail?
Cancellation alerts are coming. We’ll email when sites open up at this park.
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Give back to this place
volunteer at Parks Canada
Provincial parks rely on volunteer stewards for trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and shoulder-season hosting. Most parks run programs through their park association.
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