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Pacific Rim - West Coast Trail

pacific rim - west coast trail

Parks Canada
Vancouver Island · British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

Take the hike of a lifetime on the iconic 75 km backcountry trail on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

the basics

drive from vancouver
2.6h · 192 km
drive from calgary
11.5h · 861 km
drive from edmonton
13.1h · 985 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
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what to bring

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common questions about pacific rim - west coast trail

how far is pacific rim - west coast trail from vancouver?
Pacific Rim - West Coast Trail is 192 km from Vancouver — approximately a 2.6-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at pacific rim - west coast trail?
Yes. Pacific Rim - West Coast Trail is operated by Parks Canada and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

within ~100 km of pacific rim - west coast trail.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from parks canada + open sources

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Provincial parks rely on volunteer stewards for trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and shoulder-season hosting. Most parks run programs through their park association.

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