バンクーバー島のおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

カッパーマイン・トレイルは、イースト・ソーク地域公園の西端を通り、地域の産業の歴史をたどる、着実な登り道を提供します。道が鬱蒼とした森を抜け、険しい海岸線に向かって曲がりくねるにつれて、19世紀の鉱山の跡や、初期の伐採業者によって残されたノコギリ跡のある切り株を見かけるかもしれません。マグワイア山の頂上への短い寄り道は、周囲の公園の広大な景色であなたを喜ばせ、その後トレイルは有名なコースト・トレイルと合流するために下ります。または、アンダーソン・トレイルを追加して、この地域のすべてを満喫できる素晴らしいループハイキングにすることもできます。深い森の探検とバンクーバー島の産業の過去への垣間見を組み合わせたい人に理想的な選択肢です。

A short but steep route leads up to the Mount Ozzard radio tower from here. It's not the most exciting hike you'll ever do but getting the view from the top makes it worth it.

Whiffin Spit Light is a small navigational lighthouse at the far tip of Whiffin Spit. It has a flashing green light on a short, low white concrete tower. On top of the lighthouse is a green beacon. It sits on a rocky shore surrounded by driftwood. Though not very big, it is an important tool for mariners arriving at Sooke Harbor.

Often, there is driftwood art on the beaches of Whiffin Spit, but not always, as it can get washed away with storms and tides. There is almost always driftwood washed up on shore.

Whiffin Spit is an oceanside trail in Sooke, stretching 2.4 km one way, it's a flat gravel path, pretty family friendly, and dog friendly. There is a restroom halfway down the trail, and it's common to see harbor seals, sea otters, herons, and bald eagles.

The way up is on a gravel road, so not the most inspiring trail. However, if you manage to reach the summit on a clear day you'll have incredible panoramic views that are worth the slog uphill.

Cobalt Lake is a beautiful alpine lake nestled below 5040 Peak, known for its vivid blue water and picturesque mountain backdrop. The lake sits at approximately 1,250 meters in elevation and is a popular overnight stop for hikers headed to the summit. There are tent pads and the nearby Hišimy̓awiƛ Alpine Hut for shelter, and the sunsets over the lake and surrounding peaks make it a memorable high-country experience.

The Hišimy̓awiƛ Alpine Hut, perched at 1,350 meters on the slopes of 5040 Peak, is a modern backcountry shelter operated by the Alpine Club of Canada’s Vancouver Island section. Named by the Ucluelet First Nation, “Hišimy̓awiƛ” means “gather together,” reflecting its welcoming role for hikers, skiers, and mountaineers. The hut features solar power, a high-efficiency wood pellet stove, propane cooktops, and breathtaking views of surrounding peaks and alpine lakes.