Why Hike It

The Vancouver Island Trail is one of Canada's most ambitious emerging long routes, offering a genuine end-to-end challenge outside the better-known mountain mega-trails. Its mix of terrain types makes it physically and logistically diverse, rewarding hikers who enjoy adaptation and planning.

Trail Snapshot

• Distance: 800 km
• Typical duration: 45 days
• Difficulty: Hard
• Route style: Point To Point
• Elevation gain: 22,000 m
• Primary accommodation: tent, town-stays, cabins