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Bamfield, British Columbia, Canada Parks & Trails includes the world famous West Coast Trail and the rugged 3.5 rainforest hike, Keeha Bay Beach Trail. Both bring you up front and close to the private Pacific Ocean sandy beaches. A great opportunity to explore the ocean waters of Barclay Sound by motor boat, kayak or sail boat where a whole new world opens up abundant in marine wildlife. Famous for kayaking are the nearby Broken Islands Group and the Deer Islands Group. Also in the wilderness back country of Bamfield are many logging trail roads ideal for back country mountain biking. Trails will vary in degree of difficulty and terrain. |
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West Coast Trail: Backpacking with wildlife, washing in waterfalls, wading rivers, navigating tides and crashing surf while climbing ladders up rock cliffs... an ultimate test of will and determination on one of the worlds toughest backpacking adventures. From around the world they travel, the adventure backpacking seekers, to experience this 74 kilometre rugged wilderness trail walking beaches, plunging through dense rainforest along boardwalk trails, through mud swamps, navigating rocky shorelines, climbing ladders and crossing rivers. A thrill seekers dream come true and West Coast scenery rolled up into one big tired smile.
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Carmanah Walbran: Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park is a mix-mash of wilderness forest ecosystems. An absolute natural treat for the eyes. The hiking trails, although rough and challenging, take you on a trip through Sitka Spruce eco-systems covering the skyline reaching up to 100 metres in the air and have like over 800 rings (years old) to there name!
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Bamfield Boardwalk: After the water taxi ride to the West Bamfield side of the village there is a boardwalk oceanside walking path leading from the fisheries Dock to the Coast Guard Marine Station and the Government Dock. It follows the shoreline with benches and a cafe along the way so you can stop and watch the marine activity
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Keeha Bay Beach Trail : 3.5 kilometres of hiking the Pacific Rim rainforests climbing tree roots, balancing on logs over mud swamps, walking slippery fallen trees and rope climbing down steep hills (ropes all ready on trail). The prize at the end of the trail is Keeha Bay Beach. Endless white sandy beaches laced with driftwood. A tranquil, often deserted beach that allows responsible wilderness camping.
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Cape Beale Headlands Trail: 6.5 kilometres mud trail through thick, often wet rainforests leading to the point at Cape Beale. Trail is filled with challenges climbing roots, hoofing along on muddy trails around mud sink holes and sometimes visibility is affected by the misty fog as Cape Beale is exposed to the Pacific Ocean elements. Keeha Bay Trail makes up the beginning part of the trail to Cape Beale before turning right at the trail junction 1.5 kilometres in.
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Broken Islands Group: The world famous Broken Islands is a preferred destination for the overnight beach wilderness kayaking adventure seeker and a docking destination for yachts and sailboats. The outer islands sometimes deal with with harsher ocean currents, swells and winds. The Inner Islands of the Broken Islands enjoys calming tidal currents and winds as the islands protect the adventurer from the harsher weather conditions. There are many beaches to explore, some with camping designation.
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Deer Islands Group: Close to Bamfield, BC and is best accessed from the East Bamfield section of the community at Port Desire. A smaller group of islands, Deer Islands, are patrolled by fishing vessels and sailboats for heavy marine traffic in the open waters. A preferred destination ideal for overnight kayaking adventure tours with plenty of available beach wilderness camping opportunities. Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Porpoises and Whales frequent the area.
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