North Coast Trail

  • 25 Best Backpacking Trips in BC

    25 Best Backpacking Trips in BC

    Ever since I discovered backpacking nearly 20 years ago, it’s been my favourite outdoor activity. Some of my most memorable backpacking trips have been close to home in British Columbia. So I put together a list of the best backpacking trips in BC. I’ve done all of these trips, some…

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  • 25 Spring and Fall Backpacking Trips in British Columbia

    25 Spring and Fall Backpacking Trips in British Columbia

    After a long winter, I’m usually in a rush for summer to start so I can go backpacking. But it can be frustrating since most trails are snow-covered well into June and July. However, if you know where to look, there are lots of places to go on spring backpacking…

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  • North Coast Trail Itinerary and Section-By-Section Overview

    North Coast Trail Itinerary and Section-By-Section Overview

    The North Coast Trail is a challenging 43km multi-day backpacking trip along the northern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. I hiked the trail twice (to research my book, Backpacking on Vancouver Island). I’ve put together a section-by-section overview of the North Coast Trail to give you a taste…

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  • North Coast Trail: Backpacking on Vancouver Island

    North Coast Trail: Backpacking on Vancouver Island

    The North Coast Trail is a multi-day wilderness hike across the very northern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It’s a challenging and remote hike through old-growth rainforest, along beaches, and across muddy coastal bogs. The 43-kilometre-long hike is difficult but beautiful. I hiked the trail twice (to…

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