The West Coast Trail is a 75km trail along the western edge of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It was originally created in 1907 as a way to help rescue the survivors of shipwrecks. Now the trail is part of Canada’s National Park system, hosting a maximum of 68 hikers per day from May 1 thru September 30. The trail’s diversity makes it a challenging hike. Winding through wet jungle terrain and sandy beaches, beauty can be found around every corner.
In July 2014, we spent 5 fantastic days on the West Coast Trail. Though it was difficult, we thoroughly enjoyed our time on the trail. Here is a collection of our favorite photos. Enjoy!
Leaf faces! These covered almost the whole length of the trail…either someone was very bored or the leaves somehow end up with faces? This circle arrangement was obviously man made.
Do you have questions about our hike? We’d love to answer your questions.
Jill is the founder, writer, photographer and travel agent at Chasing Adventure Travel. An adventure travel blog that has morphed into a travel agency, specializing in Active and Adventurous Travels.
Jill has traveled worldwide and spent almost 2 years traveling continuously with her husband. She has traveled to resorts, crossed an ocean on a cruise ship, motorcycled multiple times around Europe and experienced self-guided long term travel.
~ Dreamer, doer and energetic go-getter. Curiosity has inspired adventurous world travel. Imagination is everything ~
*Chasing Adventure Travel is in affiliation with Nexion Canada.
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2 Comments
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Lovely pictures! Looks like it was a great adventure. We’re going to have to give it a try too!
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Amazing photos! We’re so jealous! We weren’t able to make it this year, but definitely next! Thank you for sharing.
