Holland Creek Trail

The Holland Creek Trail is located in the community of Ladysmith, BC, Canada in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. The hiking trail is easily accessible from many points, well maintained and acts as a connector trail accessing other hiking routes in the region.

Each access trailhead on the Holland Creek trail leads to various difficulty levels ranging from flat and easy hiking to a vertical climb. The hiking trails are well marked and there are trail maps posted along the route. The trails range from wheelchair accessible, mild walking, moderate hiking to difficult conditions.

The Holland Creek Trail is 5.9 kilometres long and explores through the backcountry forests behind the village. Most follow a dirt path, although there are some boardwalk sections and gravel. Along the trail are wooden bridges, wooden stairs and some sitting benches.

The Holland Creek Trail has many highlights located along the route. There is a waterfall, many parks, viewpoints, the lower and upper Colliery Dam and a reservoir. This hike can be cut in half when it is accessed from Methuen Rd and made even shorter when accessed from the Mackie Rd parking lot near the waterfall.

The Holland Creek Trail connects to Estuary Walking Trail and the Heart Lake Loop Trail. Heart Lake is a short , but tough vertical hike leading to a lake and a viewpoint overlooking Ladysmith. From Heart Lake hikers can continue and access Stocking Lake.

How to Get to Holland Creek Trailhead

There are many access points to the trail. Trailheads are located in the Dogwood Rd parking lot; the Mackie Rd parking lot; the corner of Sixth Avenue & Methuen Street and from Holland Creek Park.