Back to the Basics

As we lead increasingly urban lives we gradually lose touch with nature.
Nature Trek Canada can make you feel at ‘home’ again in the wilds, on a journey of discovery along the west coast of Vancouver Island. We walk or fly in by float plane and rekindle a sense of adventure, look for wildlife and introduce you to essential wilderness tips like cooking on camp fires, gathering food and building a shelter.

We frequent 4 areas along Vancouver Island’s west coast, each uniquely suited to a wilderness adventure. Your adventure there is not a ‘survival course’ but merely a fun way of increasing your knowledge and independence while exploring BC’s coastal rain forest. In 2017 we guided 21 mini-expeditions from 3-12 days for groups of 2 to 6 people (some with young children). One of them was National Geographic …..

TRIP OPTIONS

Juan de Fuca Coast

Juan de Fuca’s coastline can be reached by car and then on foot and is a varied region frequently traveled by wilderness enthusiasts. We will establish our base camp in a more remote area, less visited, and explore from there.

Duration	2 to 6 days
Departure	May to October
From	Sooke, BC
Group size	2 to 6 participants
Price	from $Can 435 / $US 345 / € 290 pp. (4 participants, 3 days. All in. Private guide.)

Nootka Island Wilderness

Nootka Island lies off the west coast of Vancouver Island and can only be reached by float plane. Ultimate wilderness, remote and incredibly varied. Old growth rain forest, coastal splendor and good chance to observe sea otters, whales and even wolves!

Duration	3 to 12 days
Departure	May to October
From	Gold River, BC
Group size	2 to 6 participants
Price	from / $Can 915 / $US 725 / € 615 pp (4 participants, 3 days. Base camp setting. All in. Private guide)

Hesquiat Peninsula

A fly-in area from Tofino or Gold River. Wide sandy beaches and unspoiled forests. We will establish a base camp in one of 3 locations requiring no or little backpacking. Incredible day hikes lead to viewpoints (good chance to see whales, sea otters and black bears) and a discovery of the temperate rain forest.

Duration	2 to 4 days
Departure	May to October
From	Tofino or Gold River, BC
Group size	2 to 6 participants
Price	from / $Can 765 / $US 605 / € 515 pp (4 participants, 3 days. All in. Private guide)

Tatchu Wilderness

This is a remote location stretching to Rugged Point on the outer coast and can only be reached by float plane from Gold River. An exposed coastline awaits the intrepid explorer. Suitable for a base camp setting (after an 2 hour long hike) or a multi-day trekking adventure. A wonderful introduction into the Pacific Wild. Nature will surprise you every day here!

Duration	3 to 7 days
Departure	May to October
From	Gold River, BC
Group size	2 to 6 participants
Price	from / $Can 1115 / $US 885 / € 775 pp (4 participants, 3 days. All in. Private guide)