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Port McNeill, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Some of the Provincial, Regional and Community Parks, Hiking Trails, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains and Recreation Destinations in and around Port McNeill, BC in the Vancouver Island region of British Columbia, Canada including the surrounding communities of Port Alice, Telegraph Cove, Zeballos and Woss.

Cape Scott Provincial Park is the most popular destination for backpackers, bird watchers and naturalists in the northern Vancouver Island region. The Cape Scott trail is a 50 kilometre return hike from the active Cape Scott Lighthouse. [ more information about Cape Scott Provincial Park ]

Broughton Archipelago is a very large group of of islands famous for its wildlife. Explore and discover nature in the many secluded bays and inlets of the Islands. Located via boat or kayak. Tour guides available and recommended. [ more information about Broughton Archipelago ]

Mt. Cain is north Vancouver Island's mountain recreational resort. Powder snow and untouched, virgin ski runs is Mount Cain. Ski Canada, recently ranked Mt. Cain as the 5th best in powder ski mountain in Canada. [ more information about Mount Cain ]

Desolation Sound Desolation Sound consists of many islands and ocean channels teaming with life around Copeland Islands, West Redonda Island and East Redonda Island. Navigational kayaking is an adventure of a lifetime exploring along the currents of Waddington Channel, Homfray Channel, Lewis Channel, Pryce Channel and Toba Inlet. [ more info about Desolation Sound ]

Raft Cove Provincial Park Short day hike down to a wonderful, beautiful sandy beaches with panoramic ocean views of Raft Cove. It is a private little cove well worth the 1 hour hike. A popular location for picnics and beach combing. Raft Cove is a 63 kilometre drive along gravel dirt roads past the community of Holberg just west of Cape Scott Provincial Park. [ more info about Raft Cove ]

Knight Inlet North Vancouver Island kayaking tours around Knight Inlet includes exploring West Cracroft Island, East Cracroft Island, Minstrel Island and Turnour Island. And… exploring the Havannah Channel, Chatham Channel, Clio Channel leading into Knight Inlet which separate the various islands and acts as the main kayaking route.
[ more info about Knight Inlet ]

Kingcome Inlet: A popular kayaking, boating and sailing destination exploring Spring Passage and Retreat Passage leading to the village of Health Bay and Bonwick Island. Further north explorers will discover more adventure exploring Baker and Eden Islands and Echo Bay before entering Kingcome Inlet. [ more info about Kingcome Inlet ... ]

Johnstone Strait: A major passage popular for kayaking, boating and sailing. Some of the major highlights along this route include the sightings of Orca Whales at Robson Bight. there are many destinations along this route including Blackney Passage, Telegraph Cove, Blackfish Sound, Beaver Cove and Broughton Strait. Cormorant Island, Malcolm Island, Hanson Island, Hambledown Island and the village of the Mamalilaculla. [ more info about Johnstone Strait ... ]

Alert Bay Ecological Park. A birdwatching destination. Located near Alert Bay the wetland park includes a boardwalk path wandering through the local marsh. The park is located on Cormorant Island.

Beautiful Bay Trail. A more popular hiking trail located on Cormorant island. The 5 km hiking trail explores forests leading to Malcolm Lookout, a 212 ft high Sitka Spruce, Puoli Vali Canyon, Numas Lookout and, of course, a beautiful sandy beach.

Cape Palmerston. A perfect little beach for all ages. Cape Palmerston is accessable by a vehicle. Campsites on site. Follow road signs to Cape Scott Provincial Park. After Holberg watch for signs leading to Raft Cove. Continue pass Raft Cove and watch for the Cape Palmerston turnoff. Enjoy!

Devil's Bath.The artistic work of time and nature. Devil's Bath is a sink hole, a rock bowl that is filled by an under ground stream. The path is slippery and steep. So be aware. Located on gravel logging roads in the Nimpkish Lake area. Watch for the signs to Little Huston Lake Arches and Caves located on the Island Highway.

Echo Bay. A floating village with stores, restaurants and accommodations located in the Broughton Archipelago only accessed by boat, kayak or floatplane.

Hoomak Lake Trail. A longer hiking trail in the region around Port McNeill. The hike should take no longer than 3-4 hours to complete. The highlight of the hike is the lake and the opportunity to view wildlife. there is a picnic area also. Located 45 minutes south of Port McNeill on Hwy #19.

Little Husan Cave Regional Park. Limestone caves and rock arches. A short walking trail leads into the Little Hustan Cave Park. There is a viewing platform looking down at the river and a rock bridge. Caving is very slippery, be prepared with good traction, flashlight and hard helmet if you have one. Take the Zeballos turnoff from Highway 19 and follow the signs down gravel roads for 21 kilometres.

Lac Truite Trail. A "not very well known" hiking and backpacking trail leading deep into the wilderness, rainforest regions of Port Mcneill. The route is a 150 km long one-way trail. To complete the entire loop route the trail measures 300 km. Located off of Benson Main Logging Road.

Mateoja Heritage Trail. A 3 kilometre hiking trail leading to a swimming hole, benches, a big lake, marshland. Located on 3rd Street near ferry dock.

Merry Window Mountain Trail. A 4 km trail exploring the rugged wilderness. Follow Hwy #19 for 3.5 km north of Port McNeill, turn left at Weyerhaeuser Rd intersection. Go for 40 km keeping left on Benson Main until the Bmain-M1000 junction. Take a left until M1080 then turn left.

Pulteney Point Lighthouse. A short hiking route leading to a lighthouse on the point with fantastic views. It is only a 20 minute walk to the lighthouse.

Steam Donkey. On display in the community, the steam donkey was used by the logging community until 1938.

World's Largest Burl: On display in the community is the "World's Largest Burl" wieghing 22 tons and is 14 meters (46 ft.) in width.

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