Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, Coastal trail in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, Canada
The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail extends 47 kilometers along Vancouver Island's southwestern coast, connecting China Beach to Botanical Beach through Pacific coastline and temperate rainforest.
The trail originated as a rescue path in an area known as the Pacific Graveyard, later developed into a recreational route under Parks Canada management.
Marine research at Botanical Beach began in 1901 when the University of Minnesota established the first Pacific Northwest marine research station in this location.
The trail permits day hiking and multi-day backpacking without reservations, requiring only camping fees of 10 Canadian dollars per person per night.
The marine environment along the trail provides opportunities to observe whales, sea lions, bald eagles, and herons from multiple coastal observation points.
Location: Juan de Fuca
Website: http://env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/juan_de_fuca
GPS coordinates: 48.46834,-124.23914
Latest update: May 15, 2025 02:57
British Columbia stretches from the Pacific coast to the Rocky Mountains, offering geological diversity and varied ecosystems. The region includes geothermal springs such as Liard River Hot Springs and Keyhole Hot Springs, ancient coastal forests at Cathedral Grove and Carmanah Walbran, and tide pools at Botanical Beach. The territory contains volcanic formations at Spotted Lake, fjords like Princess Louisa Inlet, and waterfalls including Takakkaw Falls and Hunlen Falls. Provincial parks such as Cape Scott, Mount Edziza, and Valhalla protect extensive wilderness areas. The natural features range from cave systems like Cody Caves to fossil beds at Burgess Shale, which preserve Cambrian marine life. First Nations cultural sites, including the Haida Heritage Centre and Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park, provide insight into Indigenous history and land stewardship. Coastal stretches like Sombrio Beach and Combers Beach, along with marine protected areas such as Desolation Sound, offer access to Pacific waters. The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver represents historic Chinese landscape design. Visitors find hiking trails through old-growth forests, suspension bridges over gorges, and remote mountain lakes across this geographically diverse province.
Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park
36.4 km
Cape Flattery Light
37.7 km
Sooke Harbour House
39.8 km
Juan de Fuca Provincial Park
3.7 km
Sombrio Beach
5.7 km
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
39.2 km
Carmanah Point Light Station
41 km
Koksilah River Provincial Park
43.1 km
Sheringham Point Light
25.6 km
Makah Museum
28.8 km
French Beach Provincial Park
23.4 km
Slip Point Light
22.7 km
Sooke Mountain Provincial Park
43.1 km
Cowichan River Provincial Park
42.2 km
Sooke Region Museum
40.4 km
Point of Arches
42.1 km
Makah Cultural & Research Center Museum
28.8 km
Twin River Surf Beach
40 km
Tide Pools at Botanical Beach
16.5 km
Hobuck Beach
34.6 km
Botanical Beach
16.3 km
French Beach
23.4 km
Warmhouse Beach
32.6 km
Sail Rock
25.7 km
Seal Rock
25.7 km
Quimper Park
39.9 km
Sooes Beach
36.4 km
Tsoo-Yess Beach
36.1 kmReviews
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