RATING | Advanced
DISTANCE | 75 km
DURATION | 9 days
STARTING AT | $310 pp/per day
Overview
The West Coast Trail, often called the “Hike of a Lifetime,” is a legendary coastal backpacking route on the west coast of Vancouver Island, offering an immersive trekking experience through Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Stretching along rugged shoreline and ancient temperate rainforest, the trail combines dramatic coastal scenery with a strong sense of remoteness shaped by ocean swells, tidal headlands, and shifting weather. Our guided trips on the West Coast Trail follow the full length of this historic route, navigating beaches, ladders, cable cars, and rainforest sections along the way. Expect challenging hiking days, ever-changing terrain, and constant engagement with the Pacific Ocean. This trip is offered only once a year and provides a rare opportunity to experience one of Canada’s most iconic coastal wilderness adventures.
SIGNATURE ROUTES & CLASSIC OBJECTIVES
The West Coast Trail is an iconic route on Vancouver Island taking hikers on a multi-day exploration of the West Coast’s wild coast. Our guided trips hike north to south, starting at Pachena Bay and finishing at Port Renfrew. The adventure begins with a water taxi day from Ucluelet through the Broken Group Islands to Bamfield, where the trek officially starts. The route traverses tidal headlands, long sandy beaches, dense old-growth rainforest, and dramatic ladders and cable crossings, showcasing the full variety of the West Coast’s rugged wilderness. Trips are demanding, typically spanning 7 days on the trail and are offered only once a year, providing a rare opportunity to experience one of Canada’s most iconic coastal backpacking trails.
2026 Dates: July 15 - July 23 (SOLD OUT)2027 Dates: July 15 - July 23 (4 spots available)
What's Included
| Certified ACMG guide | Breakfast, dinner & dessert + hot drinks | Water Taxi (Ucluelet-Bamfield)
| Group equipment (including tents, sleeping bags, stoves, etc.) | Park Permits | Shuttle (Port Renfrew-return)
What's Not Included: International flights, accommodations pre/post trip, travel protection, gratuity for your guides.
2027 trip dates are pending confirmation from Parks Canada. Start dates may shift by up to two days before or after the tentative date.
Plan Your Adventure
Contact us to start planning your custom backpacking trip with Nomad Guides.
CONTACT US
+1.250.725.3320
info@nomadadventureguides.com
Box 1132 Tofino, BC V0R2Z0
OFFICE
Storm Light Outfitters
390 Main Street, Tofino BC