Parks & Camping 1-2 days
Follow the road less traveled, the one that leads you to the purest kind of wilderness experience. In the Vancouver Island North region, spanning the mountains and coasts of the Island and adjacent mainland, there are vast expanses of land that are still unsettled. Our regional and provincial parks are as much a part of the Island as its people. As much a part of our heritage as the small towns settled over hundreds of years ago.
Itinerary
Travel to Vancouver Island North and camp at Link River
Day 01
Day 02
Additional Activities
Day 01
TOUR THE KARST FEATURES OF THE ALICE LAKE LOOP
Spend a day traveling the Alice Lake Loop for the opportunity to view features typical of a fascinating landform known as karst, a landscape largely formed by water action in soluble bedrocks such as limestone and marble.
Stop at the feature sites, the Eternal Fountain and the Devil’s bath to get a closer look at these formations. Interpretive signage will help explain the process that has shaped these features.
**Travel on logging road required.
Day 02
LITTLE HUSON CAVES
Little Huson Caves Regional Park, a 45-minute drive south of Port McNeill, off the Zeballos road, is the perfect place for an introduction to these magical formations carved by nature. It’s a caving experience for all levels – even if you’re not interested in going underground. A self-guided tour here includes stops at a natural rock bridge and walk-in, cathedral-style cave.
**Travel on logging road required.
Additional Activities
- Hit the trails – Beaver Lake Interpretive Trail, Marble River
- Find unique artistic treasures at Port Alice galleries
- Stretch your legs with a stroll along the Port McNeill harbour front walkway or Rotary Trail, or head inland for a forested hiking trail or recreation site
- The Nimpkish Valley has the only operational rail logging operation in Canada, visit the Locomotive 113 Heritage Park to see how things were done when steam engines pulled the load
- Climb a steep trail to the restored Woss Fire Lookout Tower at the top of Lookout Mountain, the site of an operational fire watchtower from 1948-1987
GETTING HERE & GETTING AROUND
The North Island may feel like a remote destination, but it’s certainly not a challenge to get here. With a fully paved highway leading you North, to daily flights and multiple ferry options, you have your pick of ways to travel! Visit the Getting Here page to learn more.