Walking & Hiking Tours | Forbidden Plateau Guided Hike

TOUR SUMMARY

Private: $595 /group

Prices are listed in Canadian Dollars and do not include taxes & fees

ACTIVITY LEVEL | Easy/Moderate/Advanced

DISTANCE | 5-12 km

TRANSFER | 45 min (one way)

WALKING TIME | 2-6 hrs

DURATION | Full Day

STARTS/ENDS | Comox Valley Area

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Overview

Spend a full day exploring one of Vancouver Island’s iconic subalpine regions with a guided hike through the Forbidden Plateau in Strathcona Provincial Park. This classic Vancouver Island hiking tour leads you through wildflower-filled meadows, peaceful mountain lakes, and lush sub-alpine forest. The Forbidden Plateau blends approachable terrain with big-mountain atmosphere: rolling climbs, boardwalk trails, crystal-clear tarns, and panoramic Vancouver Island mountain views that stretch toward the rugged heart of Strathcona. On clear days, distant peaks rise sharp and dramatic across the skyline, reminding you that this island holds a wild alpine world just waiting to be explored. This tour is fully customizable for your group with multiple routes through the park, we can tailor the hike from easy to advanced, covering a variety of distances to suit your pace and interests.

HIGHLIGHTS

| Sub-alpine lakes and rolling meadows| Stories of local history, nature and culture| Interpretive guiding: flora, fauna, geology and park history

Tour Details & Logistics

DEPARTURE TIME

Your guide will meet you at your accommodation at the scheduled departure time.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Trail Length: 12 km (full route)

Activity Rating: EASY-ADVANCED The Forbidden Plateau area can be anything from easy to advanced, depending on the route we choose. Your guide will customize the hike to match your group’s pace, experience, and interests, offering shorter, gentler options or longer, more challenging routes through the park’s rugged sub-alpine wilderness.

GROUP SIZE

10 maximum

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Prior to confirming your booking, please review our Terms & Conditions.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

You will also be required to read and agree to our Waiver of Liability during the booking process and signed prior to arrival.

WHAT TO BRING

To help you pack for your hike, we've prepared the following packing list. Weather conditions on the west coast of Vancouver Island are very unpredictable, so it is very important to be prepared with the correct equipment. Be always prepared to experience 4 season in one day! | Hiking boots or shoes| Day Pack (upon request)| Hiking Poles (upon request)| Soft shell pants (jeans not recommended)| Warm jacket (sweatshirt, fleece or lightweight down jacket)| Rain/wind jacket (Gore-Tex)| Sunglasses| Sunscreen| Camera| Snacks| Water (1-2 litres recommended)