West Coast Trail
TreKking in CanadaIS THE WEST COAST TRAIL FOR YOU?
Parks Canada presents a brief look into what to expect on the West Coast Trail.
WANT A SNEAK PEAK OF THE TRAIL?
Tyler Shogen and her crew capture the spirit of the West Coast Trail.
Make your trail reservation in advance
Did you know that only a limited number of people can be on the trail?
Make sure to reserve your spot with the official government site in the link below.
Sample prices. Subject to change
West coast trail Map
Free printable pdf of the trail map.
Pro tip: Laminate this or place in a large zip lock for rainy day hiking.
click on trail Map
to download→
Official government guide
What do you need apart from bug spray? In this guide you will find some suggestions and resources that will help you prepare for the West Coast Trail.
More infoRMATION below
( If you don’t need gear keep scrolling)
Rent the gear you need!
Rented by the day.
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2 Person Camping Cook Stove Set
$19.26 - $87.39 per day -
2 Person tent
$57.78 - $262.18 per day -
Bear Spray
$10.70 - $32.10 per day -
Camping Backpack – Osprey Backpack 48L
$23.11 - $104.87 per day -
Camping Kitchen Utensils (Plate, Fork, spoon, knife) set
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Cooking Utensils
$6.42 - $42.37 per day -
De lux sleeping bag
$25.42 - $115.36 per day -
Delux Light Weight Sleeping Pad
$12.84 - $58.26 per day -
Fire Pot
$5.14 - $33.90 per day -
First Aid Kit – 2 people
$12.84 per day -
Gaiters
$19.26 - $87.39 per day -
Garmin inReach Mini 2 | Satellite Communicator
$102.72 - $192.60 per day
Additional resources
Did you forget about any of these things?
Tide Charts
Some sections are only passable at some times of the day! Routes can also change depending on the tide.
Bc Ferries
Travel to and from Vancouver island.
Click for pricing and schedules.
Transport to trail
Only private transport to and from trail head. Organize a ride or a bus.
Handy TRAVEL InfoRMATION
West Coast Trail Reservation Service | 1-877-737-3783 (Toll-free Canada and the US) 519-826-5391 (Outside the toll-free area) reservation.parkscanada.gc.ca |
West Coast Trail Information Centre Pachena Bay (Bamfield) | 1-250-728-3234 Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m ( from May 1 to Oct. 5) |
West Coast Trail Information Centre Gordon River (Port Renfrew) | 1 250 647 5434 Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m (May 1 to Oct. 5) |
Nitinaht Visitor Centre (Nitinaht Village) | Diti.store.cafe@gmail.com |
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Administration Office | 2040 Pacific Rim Highway P.O. Box 280, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0 1- 250-726-3500 (year-round) |
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Resource Conservation & Park Warden Office | (24 hours) 1-877-852-3100 (toll-free) or 1-250-726-3604 |
Park Information Centre – Ucluelet | 2791 Pacific Rim Highway 1-250-726-4212 Open Daily May – mid October |
Email: | pacrim.info@pc.gc.ca |
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Happy trails!