Entrance Anchorage Sachawil TSL Helby Is Mackenzie Anchorage Dianna Island Hamilton Point TSL Voss Pt Taylor Is Haines Is Whittlestone Pt Tapaltos Bay Lawton Pt Keeha Bay P A C I FI C O C E A N K e e h B a e a c h Kicha TSL Sachsa TSL Peninsula Brady Beach Bamfield Inlet Bamfield Aguilar Pt Self Pt Port Désiré Clutus Pt Seabird Rocks Pachena Bay Anacla TSL Calamity Lake Pachena River Black Clonard Creek Lake Black River Malsit TSL Malsit TSL Michigan Creek Pachena Pt Pachena Lighthouse Darling River Orange Juice Ck Tsocowis Creek Valencia Bluffs Billy Goat Creek Trestle Creek Klanawa River Little Tsusiat Lake Tsusiat Falls Hobiton Hobiton Lake Lake Creek Tsusiat Tsusiat Lake Lake Tsusiat Pt River Tsusiat Little Squalicum Lake Little Squalicum Lake Squalicum Creek Tsuquadra Lake IR 2 Tsuquadra Pt Nitinaht Narrows IR 7 Squalicum Lake Clutus TSL IR 1 Mud Cove extensive mud flats at low tide passable at tides 6ft/1.8m extensive mud flats at low tide passable at tides 6ft/1.8m Deadman Cove headlands between Pachena Access and Michigan Creek are impassable passable at tides below 9ft/2.7m ladders to main trail passable at tides below 7ft/2.1 m JUAN DE FUCA STRAIT Trevor Channel derelict donkey engine derelict grader anchor on rocks WCT Information Centre - register on and off the trail here. May 01 – Sept 30 WCT Information Centre - register on and off the trail here. May 01 – Sept 30 Cape Beale Mills Cape Beale Lighthouse Cape Beale Lighthouse trail from Darling River east to this point passable at tides below 9ft/2.7m Pach e n a B e a c h Burts Is Burlo Is Pachena Access Kichha Lake 30 km 28 km 26 km 24 km 22 km 20 km 18 km 16 km 14 km 12 km 10 km 8 km 6 km 4 km 3.5 km 4 km 2 km 2 km 6 km 7 km 2 km 3 masted schooner "VESTA" 286 tons, December 1897, no loss of life. true north magnetic north 24 o Please note, national park reserve boundaries are approximate. passable at tides below 8ft/2.4m sea lion haul out rock (Bamfield = 5km) (Bamfield = 5km) During dry weather fresh water can be scarce between Tsuquadra (KM 30) and Dare Beach (KM 40). During dry weather fresh water can be scarce between Tsuquadra (KM 30) and Dare Beach (KM 40). Ferry to Port Alberni "NEREUS" 4070-ton Greek freighter Aug. 1937, out of Kobe for Point Alberni, no loss of life. "BRUCE 1", seiner Feb. 1976, crew of four, two crew lost. American barque "CHARLES B. KINNEY" Nov. 1886, with lumber out of Port Townsend for Australia, no survivors. Wooden steamer "ALASKAN" 150 tons, Jan. 1923 out of Victoria loaded with salt for the salteries in Barkley Sound, entire crew lost. 767 ton wooden schooner "SEQUEL", Jan. 1909, out of Callao in ballast, captain's wife and 3 year old daughter lost, all others survived. 3 masted barque "SARAH", 1206 tons, Nov. 1891, a British ship from Manila in ballast for Puget Sound, 2 crew lost. 3 masted ship "BECHERDASS- AMBIADASS" 1386 tons, July 1879, in ballast from Shanghai to Moodyville to load lumber, no loss of life. "MICHIGAN" a wooden steamship, Jan. 1893, no loss of life.Steamer "MASCOTTE" to salvage "MICHIGAN" destroyed by fire Aug. 1893, no loss of life. Remnant boiler still on-shore. "UZBEKISTAN" a Russian freighter, April 1943, loaded with lend-lease cargo, no loss of life Motor fishing vessel "VARSITY", 90 tons, February 1940, 7 crew, 3 survivors. "VALENCIA", 1600 ton, 253 foot iron steamer, Jan. 1906, out of San Francisco for Victoria and Vancouver, out of a total of 160 passengers and crew, more than 125 lives were lost. Barque "JANET COWAN" 2497 ton windjammer, Jan. 1896, out of Cape Town in ballast for Hastings Mill, from a contingent of 27, 7 died waiting for rescue. 4 masted schooner "ROBERT LEWERS" 732 tons, April 1923, inbound in ballast from Honolulu for Bellingham, no loss of life. Steamship "WOODSIDE" built in Sooke, provided regular service between Victoria, Port Renfrew, Barkley Sound and Alberni Canal, March 1888, no lives lost 3 masted barkentine "UNCLE JOHN", 314 tons, Oct. 1899, in ballast from Honolulu for Port Townsend to load lumber, no loss of life. 120 30 210 120 420 300 570 240 150 150 90 60 90 90 30 30 90 90 60 240 150 90 210 120 60 90 60 180 240 150 300 360 300 270 210 150 150 270 240 240 210 150 150 150 120 150 90 60 30 390 120 50 90 120 120 180 30 30 60 90 30 30 90 60 60 30 30 30 120 60 30 60 30 Pacific Rim National Park Reserve WEST COAST TRAIL The West Coast Trail (WCT) is one of the three units of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (PRNPR), administered by Parks Canada. PRNPR protects and presents the coastal temperate rainforest, near shore waters and cultural heritage of Vancouver Island’s west coast as part of Canada’s national park system. WEST COAST TRAIL POLICY AND PROCEDURES The WCT is open from May 1 to September 30. The trail is closed October 1 to April 30 due to frequent and prolonged periods of heavy rain, strong winds, high tides, large waves and short days. The national park superintendent may close the WCT at any time to address public safety, environmental or operational concerns. Due to the popularity of the West Coast Trail we suggest that you make your reservation as early as possible. Reservations are typically made available through our reservation system in early January. Reservations can be made: Online: reservation.pc.gc.ca Phone: 1-877-737-3783 (Canada and USA) 1-519-826-5391 (International) Standby: The WCT is 100% reservable and there is no standby list at the trailheads. All visitors to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve are required to have a valid national park entry pass while visiting the national park reserve. Hikers on the WCT are required to have a valid WCT Overnight Use Permit in addition to a valid national park entry pass. Entrance and exit points: Pachena Bay, Nitinaht Village, and Gordon River. Entrance or exit at any other point is not permitted unless an evacuation is required. Ferry crossings are operated throughout the hiking season at Gordon River and Nitinaht Narrows (fees apply). If applicable, the water taxi on Nitinaht Lake can take you from Nitinaht Village to Nitinaht Narrows (fees apply). Maximum group size: 10 hikers Pets and firearms are prohibited on the WCT Contacting a commercial operator: please visit http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/activ/activ13 For essential planning information access our preparation guide at: http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/visit/brochures or call 1-250-726-3500 all year long. During the hiking season call 1-250-647-5434 to reach the Gordon River trailhead or 1-250-728-3234 to reach the Pachena Bay trailhead. For information on how to make a reservation for a school, non-profit group or commercial operator please call 1-250-726-3500. Email: [email protected] Website: www.pc.gc.ca/pacificrim Park Emergencies: 1-250-726-3604 Pacific Rim National Park Reserve WEST COAST TRAIL The West Coast Trail (WCT) is one of the three units of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (PRNPR), administered by Parks Canada. PRNPR protects and presents the coastal temperate rainforest, near shore waters and cultural heritage of Vancouver Island’s west coast as part of Canada’s national park system. WEST COAST TRAIL POLICY AND PROCEDURES The WCT is open from May 1 to September 30. The trail is closed October 1 to April 30 due to frequent and prolonged periods of heavy rain, strong winds, high tides, large waves and short days. The national park superintendent may close the WCT at any time to address public safety, environmental or operational concerns. Due to the popularity of the West Coast Trail we suggest that you make your reservation as early as possible. Reservations are typically made available through our reservation system in early January. Reservations can be made: Online: reservation.pc.gc.ca Phone: 1-877-737-3783 (Canada and USA) 1-519-826-5391 (International) Standby: The WCT is 100% reservable and there is no standby list at the trailheads. All visitors to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve are required to have a valid national park entry pass while visiting the national park reserve. Hikers on the WCT are required to have a valid WCT Overnight Use Permit in addition to a valid national park entry pass. Entrance and exit points: Pachena Bay, Nitinaht Village, and Gordon River. Entrance or exit at any other point is not permitted unless an evacuation is required. Ferry crossings are operated throughout the hiking season at Gordon River and Nitinaht Narrows (fees apply). If applicable, the water taxi on Nitinaht Lake can take you from Nitinaht Village to Nitinaht Narrows (fees apply). Maximum group size: 10 hikers Pets and firearms are prohibited on the WCT Contacting a commercial operator: please visit http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/activ/activ13 For essential planning information access our preparation guide at: http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/visit/brochures or call 1-250-726-3500 all year long. During the hiking season call 1-250-647-5434 to reach the Gordon River trailhead or 1-250-728-3234 to reach the Pachena Bay trailhead. For information on how to make a reservation for a school, non-profit group or commercial operator please call 1-250-726-3500. Email: [email protected] Website: www.pc.gc.ca/pacificrim Park Emergencies: 1-250-726-3604 0 0.5 1 2 miles 0 1 2 3 kilometres GC GC IR 12 LEGEND 24 km 14 14 swampy area Indian Reserve buildings sand, foreshore flats rocky ledge, rocky reef shipwreck, general location only campsite - all campsites are located on the beaches West Coast Trail Information Centre - register on and off Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Marine Zone difficult surge channel viewpoint, point of interest Guardian cabin Ditidaht luxury tent contour interval - 30m outhouse access beach access parking cable car impassable headland highway paved road West Coast Trail forest route distance in km from Pachena Access West Coast Trail - beach route Tide heights quoted on the face of the map are approximate and assume calm seas; use tide tables for Tofino, B.C. Add one hour during summer months for Pacific Daylight Saving Time. photographs courtesy Parks Canada 2019 edition TSUNAMI HAZARD ZONE IN CASE OF EARTHQUAKE, GO TO HIGH GROUND OR INLAND GC The Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht and Pacheedaht First Nations have always lived along Vancouver Island's west coast. These nations used trails and paddling routes for trade and travel long before foreign sailing ships reached this region over 200 years ago. Over the century following contact sailors brought the beginning of a changing world to the First Nations. Trade increased, and many sailing ships met a tragic fate navigating in these unfamiliar and hazardous waters. Sailors soon referred to this coastline as the “Graveyard of the Pacific”. Between 1888 and 1890 the government erected a telegraph line along the coastline. The line was an attempt to establish communications between the west coast villages, the newly established Cape Beale and Carmanah lighthouses, and larger communities in hopes of saving mariner lives. However, after the wreck of the Valencia in 1906, with the loss of 133 lives, the public demanded the government do more to help mariners along this coastline. In response the government built Pachena Lighthouse, established lifesaving stations and improved the telegraph route to become a life saving trail for shipwreck victims and their rescuers. With improvements to technology the frequency of shipwrecks decreased and the life saving trail was gradually abandoned. In 1973 the trail became part of the newly established Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Today, hiking the West Coast Trail is about exploring Vancouver Island’s temperate rainforest and wild coastline, experiencing a fabled land recounted in traditional histories, walking in the steps of shipwreck victims, and appreciating the beauty of territories that First Nation people continue to call home. The Valencia TSL Treaty Settlement Lands Huu-ay-aht Place Name (HFN) Ditidaht Place Name (DFN) Pacheedaht Place Name (PFN) The story behind the trail: Food locker logging road Cape Beale/Keeha Trail route distance in km from parking lot 2 km West Coast Trail Map Bamfield to Port Renfrew, Vancouver Island The West Coast Trail is recommended for experienced backpackers only. Juan de Fuca Strait Strait of Georgia Cape Flattery West Coast Trail Broken Group Islands Long Beach Ucluelet Bamfield Port Alberni Tofino Parksville Nanaimo Victoria Regional Setting Sooke Duncan 1 Pacific Ocean N 14 14 19 19 4 Sidney Vancouver Island Port Renfrew Lake Cowichan
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Helby Is
MackenzieAnchorage
DiannaIsland
HamiltonPointTSL
Voss Pt
Taylor Is
Haines Is
Whittlestone PtTapaltos Bay
Lawton Pt
Keeha Bay
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Sachsa TSL
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Bamfield Inlet
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Aguilar PtSelf Pt
Port Désiré
Clutus Pt
Seabird Rocks
Pachena
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Calamity Lake
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Mud Cove
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extensive mud flats at low tidepassable attides 6ft/1.8m
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Cove
headlands betweenPachena Access and Michigan Creekare impassable
passableat tides below
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ladders to main trail
passable attides below7ft/2.1 m
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derelict donkey enginederelict grader
anchoron rocks
WCT InformationCentre - register onand off the trail here.
May 01 – Sept 30
WCT InformationCentre - register onand off the trail here.
May 01 – Sept 30
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Mills
Cape Beale LighthouseCape Beale Lighthouse
trail from DarlingRiver east to thispoint passable attides below 9ft/2.7m
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3 masted schooner"VESTA" 286 tons,December 1897,no loss of life.
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Please note, national park reserve boundaries are approximate.
passableat tides below
8ft/2.4m
sea lion
haul out rock
(Bamfield = 5km)(Bamfield = 5km)
During dry weather fresh water can be scarce between Tsuquadra (KM 30) and Dare Beach (KM 40).
During dry weather fresh water can be scarce between Tsuquadra (KM 30) and Dare Beach (KM 40).
Ferry toPort Alberni
"NEREUS" 4070-tonGreek freighterAug. 1937, outof Kobe for Point Alberni, no lossof life.
"BRUCE 1", seiner Feb. 1976, crew of four, twocrew lost. American barque
"CHARLES B. KINNEY"Nov. 1886, with lumberout of Port Townsendfor Australia, no survivors.
Wooden steamer "ALASKAN"150 tons, Jan. 1923 out ofVictoria loaded with saltfor the salteries in BarkleySound, entire crew lost.
767 ton wooden schooner"SEQUEL", Jan. 1909, outof Callao in ballast, captain'swife and 3 year old daughterlost, all others survived.
3 masted barque"SARAH", 1206 tons,Nov. 1891, a Britishship from Manila in ballast for PugetSound, 2 crew lost. 3 masted ship
"BECHERDASS-AMBIADASS"1386 tons, July 1879,in ballast from Shanghaito Moodyville to loadlumber, no loss of life.
"MICHIGAN" a woodensteamship, Jan. 1893,no loss of life.Steamer "MASCOTTE" to salvage "MICHIGAN" destroyed by fire Aug. 1893, no loss of life.Remnant boiler still on-shore.
"UZBEKISTAN"a Russian freighter,April 1943, loaded with lend-lease cargo,no loss of life
Motor fishing vessel"VARSITY", 90 tons,February 1940,7 crew, 3 survivors.
"VALENCIA", 1600 ton, 253 foot iron steamer,Jan. 1906, out of SanFrancisco for Victoriaand Vancouver, out of a total of 160 passengers and crew, more than 125 lives were lost.
Barque"JANETCOWAN"2497 tonwindjammer,Jan. 1896,out of Cape Town inballast forHastingsMill, froma contingentof 27, 7 diedwaiting for rescue.
4 masted schooner"ROBERTLEWERS"732 tons,April 1923,inbound in ballast fromHonolulu forBellingham,no loss of life.
Steamship "WOODSIDE"built in Sooke, providedregular service betweenVictoria, Port Renfrew,Barkley Sound andAlberni Canal, March 1888,no lives lost
3 masted barkentine
"UNCLE JOHN",314 tons, Oct. 1899,
in ballast fromHonolulu for
Port Townsend to load lumber,no loss of life.
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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
WEST COAST TRAILThe West Coast Trail (WCT) is one of the three units of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (PRNPR), administered by Parks Canada. PRNPR protects and presents the coastal temperate rainforest, near shore waters and cultural heritage of Vancouver Island’s west coast as part of Canada’s national park system.
WEST COAST TRAIL POLICY AND PROCEDURESThe WCT is open from May 1 to September 30. The trail is closed October 1 to April 30 due to frequent and prolonged periods of heavy rain, strong winds, high tides, large waves and short days. The national park superintendent may close the WCT at any time to address public safety, environmental or operational concerns. Due to the popularity of the West Coast Trail we suggest that you make your reservation as early as possible. Reservations are typically made available through our reservation system in early January.
Reservations can be made:
Online: reservation.pc.gc.ca
Phone: 1-877-737-3783 (Canada and USA)1-519-826-5391 (International)
Standby: The WCT is 100% reservable and there is no standby list at the trailheads. All visitors to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve are required to have a valid national park entry pass while visiting the national park reserve. Hikers on the WCT are required to have a valid WCT Overnight Use Permit in addition to a valid national park entry pass.
Entrance and exit points: Pachena Bay, Nitinaht Village, and Gordon River. Entrance or exit at any other point is not permitted unless an evacuation is required.
Ferry crossings are operated throughout the hiking season at Gordon River and Nitinaht Narrows (fees apply). If applicable, the water taxi on Nitinaht Lake can take you from Nitinaht Village to Nitinaht Narrows (fees apply).
Maximum group size: 10 hikers
Pets and firearms are prohibited on the WCT
Contacting a commercial operator: please visit http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/activ/activ13
For essential planning information access ourpreparation guide at: http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/visit/brochures or call 1-250-726-3500 all year long. During the hiking season call 1-250-647-5434 to reach the Gordon River trailhead or 1-250-728-3234 to reach the Pachena Bay trailhead.
For information on how to make a reservation for a school, non-profit group or commercial operator please call 1-250-726-3500.Email: [email protected]: www.pc.gc.ca/pacificrimPark Emergencies: 1-250-726-3604
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
WEST COAST TRAILThe West Coast Trail (WCT) is one of the three units of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (PRNPR), administered by Parks Canada. PRNPR protects and presents the coastal temperate rainforest, near shore waters and cultural heritage of Vancouver Island’s west coast as part of Canada’s national park system.
WEST COAST TRAIL POLICY AND PROCEDURESThe WCT is open from May 1 to September 30. The trail is closed October 1 to April 30 due to frequent and prolonged periods of heavy rain, strong winds, high tides, large waves and short days. The national park superintendent may close the WCT at any time to address public safety, environmental or operational concerns. Due to the popularity of the West Coast Trail we suggest that you make your reservation as early as possible. Reservations are typically made available through our reservation system in early January.
Reservations can be made:
Online: reservation.pc.gc.ca
Phone: 1-877-737-3783 (Canada and USA)1-519-826-5391 (International)
Standby: The WCT is 100% reservable and there is no standby list at the trailheads. All visitors to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve are required to have a valid national park entry pass while visiting the national park reserve. Hikers on the WCT are required to have a valid WCT Overnight Use Permit in addition to a valid national park entry pass.
Entrance and exit points: Pachena Bay, Nitinaht Village, and Gordon River. Entrance or exit at any other point is not permitted unless an evacuation is required.
Ferry crossings are operated throughout the hiking season at Gordon River and Nitinaht Narrows (fees apply). If applicable, the water taxi on Nitinaht Lake can take you from Nitinaht Village to Nitinaht Narrows (fees apply).
Maximum group size: 10 hikers
Pets and firearms are prohibited on the WCT
Contacting a commercial operator: please visit http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/activ/activ13
For essential planning information access ourpreparation guide at: http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/visit/brochures or call 1-250-726-3500 all year long. During the hiking season call 1-250-647-5434 to reach the Gordon River trailhead or 1-250-728-3234 to reach the Pachena Bay trailhead.
For information on how to make a reservation for a school, non-profit group or commercial operator please call 1-250-726-3500.Email: [email protected]: www.pc.gc.ca/pacificrimPark Emergencies: 1-250-726-3604 0 0.5 1 2 miles
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buildings
sand, foreshore flatsrocky ledge, rocky reefshipwreck, general location only
campsite - all campsites are locatedon the beaches
West Coast Trail Information Centre- register on and off
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Pacific Rim National Park ReserveMarine Zone
difficult surge channel
viewpoint, point of interest
Guardian cabin
Ditidaht luxury tent
contour interval - 30m
outhouse
access
beach access
parking
cable car
impassable headland
highwaypaved road
West Coast Trail forest route distance in km from Pachena Access
West Coast Trail - beach route
Tide heights quoted on the face of the map are approximate andassume calm seas; use tide tables for Tofino, B.C. Add one hourduring summer months for Pacific Daylight Saving Time.
photographs courtesyParks Canada2019 edition
TSUNAMI HAZARD ZONE
IN CASE OF EARTHQUAKE, GOTO HIGH GROUND OR INLAND
GC
The Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht and Pacheedaht First Nations have always lived along Vancouver Island's west coast. These nations used trails and paddling routes for trade and travel long before foreign sailing ships reached this
region over 200 years ago. Over the century following contact sailors brought the beginning of a changing world to the First Nations. Trade increased, and
many sailing ships met a tragic fate navigating in these unfamiliar and hazardous waters. Sailors soon referred to this coastline as the “Graveyard of the Pacific”.
Between 1888 and 1890 the government erected a telegraph line along the coastline. The line was an attempt to establish communications between the west coast villages, the newly established Cape Beale and Carmanah lighthouses, and larger communities in hopes of saving mariner lives.
However, after the wreckof the Valencia in 1906, with the loss of 133 lives, the public demanded the government do more to help mariners along this coastline. In response the government built Pachena Lighthouse, established lifesaving stations and improved the telegraph route to become a life saving trail for shipwreck victims and their rescuers. With improvements to technology the frequency of shipwrecks decreased and the life saving trail was gradually abandoned. In 1973 the trail became part of the newly established Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Today, hiking the West Coast Trail is about exploring Vancouver Island’s temperate rainforest and wild coastline, experiencing a fabled land recounted in traditional histories, walking in the steps of shipwreck victims, and appreciating the beauty of territories that First Nation people continue to call home.
The Valencia
TSL Treaty Settlement Lands
Huu-ay-aht Place Name(HFN)Ditidaht Place Name (DFN)Pacheedaht Place Name(PFN)
The story behind the trail:
Food locker
logging road
Cape Beale/Keeha Trail route distance in km from parking lot2 kmWest Coast
Trail Map Bamfield to Port Renfrew, Vancouver Island
The West Coast Trail is recommended for experienced backpackers only.
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Gordon River Access
Gordon River Access
Nitinaht Narrows impassableexcept by boat – ferry serviceavailable for a fee.9:30am – 4:30pm
Nitinaht Narrows impassableexcept by boat – ferry serviceavailable for a fee.9:30am – 4:30pm
No camping area due to anabundance of wildlife activity
in this area
No camping area due to anabundance of wildlife activity
in this area
During dry weather fresh water can be scarce between Tsuquadra (KM 30) and Dare Beach (KM 40).
During dry weather fresh water can be scarce between Tsuquadra (KM 30) and Dare Beach (KM 40).
Beach Access A to ThrasherCove is passable at tides below 8ft/2.4 m except at Owen Pt where tides below 6 ft/1.8 m are required. This is a difficult route with surgechannels and many boulders.
Beach Access A to ThrasherCove is passable at tides below 8ft/2.4 m except at Owen Pt where tides below 6 ft/1.8 m are required. This is a difficult route with surgechannels and many boulders.
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available for a fee duringsummer season only.
8:45am – 3:30pm
Gordon River impassableexcept by boat – ferry service
available for a fee duringsummer season only.
8:45am – 3:30pm
between this pointand Bonilla Pt passableat tides below 10ft/3.0m; beach is the usual route.
between here and Walbran Creek passableat tides below 9ft/2.7m; and when Walbran Creekis not in flood.
dangerous surge channelat waterfall, hikers stay on the trail between Logan andWalbran Creeks and do notattempt to cross Adrenaline
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Sandstone Creek
Creek
Camper Creek
Trisle Creek
150 Yard Creek
150 Yard Creek
Camper Bay
Cullite Cove
Log Jam C
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Ck
Wiggs CreekWiggs Creek
Hobbs Cr.Hobbs Cr.
Browse Creek
Browse Creek
Gordon River
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Payzant Creek
Yauh Creek
Grierson CreekGrierson Creek
Botanical Beach
Providence Cove
Snuggery Cove
Snuggery Cove
Harris CoveHarris Cove
Parks CanadaParks CanadaOperations Operations
CentreCentre
Fairy CreekFairy Creek
Fairy LakeFairy Lake
Murton Creek
Thrasher CoveThrasher Cove
derelictdonkeyengine
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highest point on West Coast Trail
(213m)
highest point on West Coast Trail
(213m)
trail to beach 1km
trail to beach 1km
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West Coast TrailInformation Centre — register
on and off the WCT here.May 01 – Sept 30
(Port Renfrew = 5km)
West Coast TrailInformation Centre — register
on and off the WCT here.May 01 – Sept 30
(Port Renfrew = 5km)
AA BBanchor
on rocks
Very dangerousslope: follow signs,travel BELOW slope.
Very dangerousslope: follow signs,travel BELOW slope.
GC
Pacheena
no wateravailable
Multiplesurgechannels
Multiplesurgechannels
Nitinaht VillageEntrance
Nitinaht VillageEntrance
Carmanah Lighthouse
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600
430 ton barque"LIZZIE
MARSHALL"Feb. 1884, no
loss of life.
Wooden schooner"RAITA", 309 tonsJan. 1925, loaded with lumber, noloss of life.
3 mastedbarkentine "SKAGIT"506 tonsOct. 1906,inbound from San Franciscoto Port Gambleto load lumber,no loss of life.
600 tons, steelsteamer,"SANTARITA"Feb, 1923,no lossof life.
3 mastedschooner"DARE",259 tons,Dec. 1890,out of San Francisco inballast forTacoma to load lumber,no loss of life.
4 masted schooner"PURITAN", 614 tons,Nov. 1896, inbound in ballast from San Francisco for Port
Gamble, no loss of life.
4 masted woodenschooner "WEMPE
BROTHERS", 681 tons,Oct. 1901, inbound from
San Pedro to pick uplumber in Puget Sound.
Wooden steamertug "ST. CLAIR"
Nov. 1948, 3 crewlost.
3 masted ship "JOHN MARSHALL"321 tons, Nov. 1860,out of San Francisco
in ballast bound forSeaback, Washington,
no loss of life.
British iron barque"DUCHESS OF
ARGYLE", Nov. 1887,in ballast from San
Francisco forVancouver,
no loss of life.
3 masted ship "WILLIAM TELL"
1153 tons, Dec. 1865,
inbound from South Africain ballast for
Puget Sound,no loss of life.
3 masted barque "REVERE" Sept. 1883,in ballast from Honolulu for Puget Sound,no loss of life.
Brig "CYRUS"Dec. 1858, out or Port Townsend laden with
lumber for San Francisco,no loss of life.
TSUNAMI HAZARD ZONE
IN CASE OF EARTHQUAKE, GOTO HIGH GROUND OR INLAND
PROTECTING, PRESENTING AND PRESERVING
Vancouver Island’s west coast has provided abundant
resources to the Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht and Pacheedaht
First Nations, which supports and sustains their social,
cultural and economic livelihood. For these three First
Nations the West Coast Trail is home, an area they
have occupied since time
immemorial. These nations
collaborate with Parks
Canada illustrating the
philosophy of "Hish uk tsa
wak" meaning "all is one"
along with "Iisaak" meaning
"respect". The First Nations
Guardians encourage
visitors to understand this
philosophy by sharing their
nation’s culture and history.
Parks Canada and the First Nations Guardians
work towards a common goal of protecting and
presenting the natural and cultural history of the region.
We need you to help us achieve this goal. Respectful
behavior by hikers will lead to a safe and rewarding
experience and contribute to a healthy ecosystem for
present and future generations to appreciate and enjoy.
BACKCOUNTRY ETIQUETTE• Respect other hikers and protect the quality of
their experience.
• Use outhouses when possible: human wastes outside outhouses must be buried in a 20 cm (7 inch) hole a minimum of 30 m (100 feet) from waterways and trails. Deposit toilet paper in the next outhouse or burn it. Pack out hygiene products.
• Use a stove: minimize fires.
• Small driftwood fires are permitted below the high tide-line on beaches: fires are not permitted in the forest.
• Camp on the beach at designated campsites: the forest environment is sensitive to damage.
• Wash dishes and bathe in the ocean: never contaminate fresh water sources.
• Pack it in: pack it out (orange peels, food packaging, tarp ropes, wet clothes etc).
• Indian Reserves and private property: stay on the main trail and obey signs.
Under the Canada National Park Act, it is illegal to collect, remove, or damage, any natural and cultural resource within the national park (e.g. marine life, shells, fossils, artifacts, and plants).
SAFETYThe West Coast Trail is for hikers who are:
• able to walk long distances through rough terrain with a heavy pack;
• prepared to have an isolated wilderness experience and adhere to low impact back country camping policies.
The West Coast Trail should not be considered by:
• children under twelve.
• backpackers with little experience in multi-day backpacking trips.
• those with little stamina or recurring knee, back or ankle injuries.
More than 100 hikers are evacuated every season due to injuries. Prolonged wet periods increase the incidents of hypothermia and injury. Hypothermia lowers the core body temperature and, if not stopped, can lead to death. Symptoms include slurred speech, lack of coordination, uncontrolled shivering, loss of consciousness and heart failure. Ensure your party is warm, dry, and well fed.
Many sprains, fractures, and dislocations happen because of a slip or trip. Progressive ankle and knee injuries are also common and, over a period of days, may become so sore that hikers cannot carry their pack. Factors that contribute to injuries: inadequate gear or footwear, excessively heavy packs, poor physical condition, inexperience, poor judgement, and bad weather.
If an injury occurs, follow the Evacuation Information Form issued with the WCT Overnight Use Permit. Call 1-250-726-3604 (monitored 24 hours/day) or send written message for help. Detail location, name, age, date, time, number in evacuation party and specifics of accident and injury. Evacuation points are Thrasher Cove, Camper Bay, Cullite Cove, Walbran, Carmanah Light Station, Nitinaht Narrows, Tsocowis Creek, or Pachena Light Station. Wait in a visible location. Parks Canada staff patrol the trail by boat. Be prepared to signal. Never leave an injured party member by themselves. It may take more than 24 hours for assistance to arrive. If injured and you choose to exit at Nitinaht be aware that there are no medical facilities at Nitinaht Village.
From May to October, the WCT is closed to harvesting and consumption of all bivalves (clams, mussels, oysters) due to regular occurrences of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). PSP can result in serious illness or death.
TIPS FOR A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE HIKE • Leave a written trip plan with a responsible person
(e.g. family or friend). Detail who you are going with, where, and your expected date of return. A WCT Overnight Use Permit does not fulfill this role.
• Use good quality, lightweight equipment and be familiar with it before your hike.
• Take your time: 6-8 days is the average duration on the trail.• Hike at the speed of your slowest hiker.• Do not hike when you are tired, it is late, or dark.• Hike with a partner: avoid hiking alone.• Assume all surfaces are slippery.• Maximum two people on a bridge, ladder, or cable car
at one time.• When crossing creeks, always undo pack hip-belt: wait for
swollen rivers to diminish.• Study the map, tides, waves and weather before choosing
a route.• In a wildlife encounter, stay calm: follow guidelines outlined
during WCT orientation.• Use bear caches or hang your food according to orientation
protocols. Keep garbage and toiletries away from tents: never cook or eat food in or near your tent.
• Keep, and leave, your campsite and the trail clean: bears, cougars, wolves, and other wildlife are attracted to food scraps and packaging.
• Collect drinking water upstream then purify, boil, or filter it.• Consider exiting the trail if forecast calls for prolonged
periods of rain.• Tsunamis: rare but dangerous. If you feel the ground shake
immediately move to higher ground. Follow marked tsunami evacuation routes.
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