Coastal Muti-Day hikes

From the high alpine to the pristine sands of the west coast shore line, Island Alpine Guides is now offering coastal multi-day hikes.

Nootka Trail

Imagine all of the features of the famed west coast trail, put them in an even wilder and more remote setting, remove the massive numbers of tourists and you have the Nootka Trail. This remote and beautiful coastal walk takes in stunning long white sand beaches, rocky headlands, coastal rain forest and ancient first nations settlements. Abundant wildlife and a superlatively rich coastal ecosystem make this an unforgettable six day trek.

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Cost: $1170/person (minimum group size 4).

Included in the cost: Charter float plane flight from Gold River to Louie Bay, six days guiding including meals and the boat trip from Friendly Cove back to Gold River at the end of the trip.

Not include: transport to or from Gold River (Can be arranged at a supplemental cost).

Juan de Fuca Trail

Stunning coastal scenery, roaring surf, abudant marine and forest wild life and spectacular hiking are all features of our 4 day Juan de Fuca hike. This is the shortest, least demanding and most accessible of our coastal hikes yet it still offers a fine wilderness experience. You need to be a reasonably fit person capable of hiking on rugged trail to participate.

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Cost: $660/person (minimum group size 4).

Included in the cost: 4 days guiding, meals and camping fees. 

Not included: Transport to the trailhead or from the end point (we can arrange the shuttle with participants vehicles or organise a commercial service at an extra cost).

North Coast Trail

The recently opened North Coast Trail takes in Cape Scott and a beautiful remote stretch of the North Coast of Vancouver Island. This is our most demanding and remote coastal hike and is best suited to the more adventurous hiker. This 7 day trek has more elevation gain and loss than our other coastal hikes and is more rugged in general. But the rewards are great on a hike that takes in tremendous coastal wilderness in a remote setting which few people have seen.

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Cost: $1335/person (minimum group size 4).

Included in the cost: Seven days guiding, meals, water taxi Port Hardy to Shushartie Bay, vehicle transfer from Cape Scott trail head back to Port Hardy.

Not included: Transport to and from Port Hardy. (Can be arranged at a supplemental cost).

Kweishun Valley / Mirren Lake Day Hike

Experience rugged mountain vistas, Waterfalls cascading all around you from above, Island Glaciation and the Beauty of Subalpine Lakes.  This trip will quickly become a classic destination.

This day trip takes you behind the Comox Glacier to an area that sees few visitors. From Lakes and waterfalls to massive mountain walls and beautiful wildflowers this trip has it all. With the quickest access to Big peaks and glaciers anywhere on the Island if you are going to do one trip then this is the one for you. 

This is a great hike that rewards you with great views in an awesome setting quickly. It also allows you to go as far you wish without missing out on great scenery.  Go as far as you like before heading back down the trail.  Hike times can vary from a few hours to a full day.  What ever you feel like on the day!

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Price:  1:1 ratio $265 or $175 per person for groups of 2 and $135 per person for groups of 3 and up.

Day Hikes

For those who prefer their hikes one day at a time we have some great places to show you. Whether it is an alpine experience you are after, a coastal walk or the rain forest, we will show you the best that the island has to offer. Join us for one day or come to stay for a while at one of the areas fine resorts taking day trips to explore. Destinations for alpine day hikes include: Rogers Ridge and Mount Adrian, Alexandra Peak, Crest Mountain and Mount Arrowsmith to name but a few of the possibilities. We also have some excellent coastal day hikes to offer.

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Kings Peak

For those who love the mountains and especially standing on mountain peaks, but who prefer to avoid technical climbing, King's peak is a superb alpine outing. A strenuous two day hike takes you through beautiful valley bottom forest up into a rugged alpine setting on the summit of King's peak with superlative views of the highest peaks of Strathcona Park.

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Price: $270 (at 3:1 ratio).

Included in the price: Guide and group technical gear.

Not included: Transportation, food, tents and personal clothing and equipment (list supplied on booking). Transport, food and tenting logistics will be organized between participants and IAG. Optional catering of three meals per day can be provided by IAG for a cost of $40/person/day.

Comox Glacier Climb/Hike

For many who have gazed up from sea level to the Comox Glacier the lure of standing on top of it is irresistible.  Join our guides on a three day hike to the summit of the glacier. The views looking down from the top back to sea level are amazing.  Although mostly a hike some hikers may need the additional security of a rope on some of the rock steps and across the top of the Glacier. The trip is best done as a three day adventure though very fit parties may choose to do it in two days.

Glacier as a Climbing loop

Make a classic loop of the Glacier summit which encompasses traveling on two glaciers, climbing some steep snow going up and over the Glacier and down the normal route.

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Price: $405 (at 4:1 ratio as a three day trip).

Included in the price: Guide and group technical gear.

Not included in the price: Transportation, food, tents and personal clothing and equipment (list supplied on booking). Transport, food and tenting logistics will be organized between participants and IAG. Optional catering of three meals per day can be provided by IAG for a cost of $40/person/day.

Bedwell Traverse

A delightful 3 day hike to Bedwell Lake, over the Drinkwater Pass to Cream Lake and down Price Creek. Same hike as the Mount Septimus climb described above but without the climb of Septimus.

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Price: $405 per person (at 4:1 ratio).

Included in the price: Guide and group technical gear.

Not included: Transportation, food, tents and personal clothing and equipment (list supplied on booking). Transport, food and tenting logistics will be organized between participants and IAG. Optional catering of three meals per day can be provided by IAG for a cost of $40/person/day.

The Albert Edward to Auger Point Traverse

Starting at Paradise Meadows gives us the altitude advantage as we head up and over Mount Albert Edward and through the headwaters of the Oyster River before taking in the summit of Augerpoint Mountain and making our way down to Buttle Lake. A beautiful four day hike perfect for any reasonably fit person who loves mountain wilderness.

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Price: $540 (at 4:1 ratio).

Included in the price: Guide and group technical gear.

Not included: Transportation, food, tents and personal clothing and equipment (list supplied on booking). Transport, food and tenting logistics will be organised between participants and IAG. Optional catering of three meals per day can be provided by IAG for a cost of $40/person/day.

Paradise Meadows to Comox Glacier

A stunning week long traverse of the dramatic eastern edge of the mountains of Strathcona Park. Once we leave the forest in Paradise meadows to head into the alpine we barely touch tree-line again for the entire trip. To the west the mountains of Strathcona Park, to the east the Ocean and the Coast Mountains. This is an arduous and very rewarding trip for fit people with a sense of adventure.

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Price: $945 per person. (at 4:1 ratio).

Included in the price: Guide and group technical gear.

Not included: Transportation, food, tents and personal clothing and equipment (list supplied on booking). Transport, food and tenting logistics will be organised between participants and IAG. Optional catering of three meals per day can be provided by IAG for a cost of $40/person/day.