West Coast Trail
West Coast Trail
The West Coast Trail is challenging, getting there shouldn’t be.
Departure Bay Ferry
Duke Point Ferry
Hullo Ferry, Nanaimo
Helijet, Nanaimo
Nanaimo Airport
Seaplane Terminals, Nanaimo
Package Includes:
Transfer from your arrival point: A friendly face to greet you when you arrive at your pick up location.
Supplies: We will stop along the way to purchase bear spray and fuel. For late-in-the-day arrivals we can purchase ahead and have it waiting. There is also an option for you to rent bear spray. Then anything else before heading to your accommodations.
Accommodations: Included as noted below with self-serve continental breakfast.
Dining Recommendations: Suggestions for local places to eat.
Travel bags: Can be left in our care if we're picking you up at the end of your hike.
Transfer to trail: 6:30am start to arrive at either Pachena or Renfrew trailheads in time for morning orientation. We'll stop along the way for coffee or bathroom breaks as needed.
Always here for you: If you run into anything unexpected you'll have our number, we can be your Island contact.
Overnight stay at a locally sourced BnB's. Early booking's for our favourites, see below.
If the BnB's are booked up we will source a local hotel. This may adjust the price especially for larger groups.
If we're picking you up at the end of your hike you have the option to leave your travel bag with us.
Hike Departure:
Early start (6:30 AM) to either Gordon River or Pachena Bay for morning orientation. We'll stop along the way for coffee and breaks as needed.
(Its always suggested you arrive a day early especially if you're arriving on a connected flight, just to make sure your bags arrive too:)
if you do have a spare day it's an opportunity for local exploration: ask for suggestions.
One way:
Per person, for first two, based on double-occupancy $650
Add $200 for each additional person. Up to six (vehicle capacity).
3 people $500 each
4 people $425 each
5 people $380 each
6 people $350 each
These prices are for the Seabunkie, additional charges may apply for The Nest and the Upper Lantzville.
Please contact us for larger group quotes.
10% discount on return package.
Required $300 deposit to confirm dates, fully refundable up to three weeks prior to your hike date.
Your dates are unique to you, please contact us for availability of yours. July and August fill up fast.
If you need more details or help with booking, arrangements or to confirm available dates, please email us.
If you prefer not to stay at one of the beautiful bed and breakfasts discount maybe available for hotels based on price and availability.
A selection of our favourite places. Book early to secure the one you want.
Seabunkie in Nanoose Bay. Your hosts provide kayaks.
Queen bed in the loft . Double in second bedroom and pull-out queen.
View the ocean from inside or out.
Outside bathroom and shower.
The Nest in Lantzville. Two queen rooms plus single in loft.
Luxury bathroom
Full kitchen
Morning coffee with the cows. (guests favourite)
Upper Lantzville, possible bear sightings.
Beautiful well stocked kitchen.
Relax in comfort.
Three queen rooms.