밴쿠버 섬 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

구리 광산 트레일은 이스트숙 지역 공원의 서쪽 끝을 통과하며 산업 역사를 따라가는 꾸준한 오르막길을 제공합니다. 길이 울창한 숲을 지나 거친 해안선으로 구불구불 이어지면서, 19세기 광산 갱도의 흔적과 초기 벌목꾼들이 남긴 톱니 모양 그루터기를 발견할 수 있습니다. 매과이어 산 정상까지 짧은 우회로는 주변 공원의 탁 트인 전망을 선사하며, 트레일은 유명한 코스트 트레일과 만나기 위해 내려갑니다. 또는 앤더슨 트레일을 추가하여 이 지역의 모든 것을 담는 멋진 루프 하이킹을 즐겨보세요. 깊은 숲 탐험과 밴쿠버 섬의 산업 과거를 엿볼 수 있는 것을 좋아하는 사람들에게 이상적인 선택입니다.

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.