Things To Do : Activities : Adventures
Bamfield, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Some of the more popular activities and adventures located in and around the community of Bamfield,
BC, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Some of the more popular activities include wildlife watching, fishing, canoeing, swimming, hiking, backpacking, boating and ocean kayaking.
A list of local tours and guides operating in the region are listed under Attractions. Information about parks and trails listed under Parks & Trails.
- Salmon Fishing. The marinas in Bamfield are busy almost every morning. There are private yachts, fishing charter boats and commercial fishing vessels coming and going from Bamfield. Many leave early in the morning under a cloud of ocean mist. Most arrive on the west coast to fish for salmon and halibut. Fishing licence is required in British Columbia.
- Backpacking. There are two backpacking adventures in the Bamfield area. One is famous and the other is a hidden gem. The 74 kilometre West Coast Trail (WCT) is a world famous backpacking trail exploring the coastline of Vancouver Island. Another backpacking trail along the coastline is the 3.5 kilometre Keeha Bay Trail.
- Beachcombing. There are plenty of sandy beaches to explore in the Bamfield region. Pachena Bay Beach is easily accessible by vehicle. The Keeha Bay Beach requires hiking a muddy rainforest trail.
- Ocean Kayaking. Bamfield is a major launching point for kayak groups. There are many islands and islets in the region. The Broken Islands Group is a popular kayak destination and is very well known to paddlers. A smaller and closer group of islands visited by kayakers near Bamfield are the Deer Islands.
- Wildlife Watching. Tour operators operate in Bamfield. Wildlife watching tours include an opportunity to view whales, sea lions, seals, eagles and bears.
- Hiking. The hiking trails in Bamfield are mostly long-haul backpacking trails. One day hike, if you leave early, is the Keeha Bay Hiking Trail.
- Swimming. Swimming the ocean from many of the sandy beaches in the region.
- Boating and Sailing. Bamfield is a launching point for boat tours and self guided cruises. There are many islands and islets in the region to explore including the Broken Islands Group and the Deer Islands.
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