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# Gohiking.ca

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## Posts

- [Family History](https://gohiking.ca/family-history/) - Our Family Tree The history of the Logan family began in the Boernician tribes (mixture of Scottish, Picts, Angles and Vikings) of Ancient Scotland. The Scottish Logan family name comes from the Gaelic word Lagan or Lag, which means a little hollow. The earliest Logan recorded is a Robert Logan mentioned in 1204 at Ayrshire,

## Pages

- [Welcome To Coastal BC](https://gohiking.ca/) - What is Gohiking all about, Let me tell you. It's all about Coastal BC including Vancouver Island which is a magical place of marvels.
- [Montaque Creek Falls](https://gohiking.ca/montague-creek-falls/) - Montague Creek Falls flows out of Rooney Lake before tumbling its way down to the Eve River. Along its way is a spectacular waterfall
- [Francis Lake](https://gohiking.ca/francis-lake/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH3LKZuEGAQ&ab_channel=BudandGina
- [Frost Lake](https://gohiking.ca/frost-lake/) - Frost Lake is reached via the Rona road that crosses the Nimpkish River just below the town of Woss.
- [Lakes](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/lakes/) - There are many Lakes on Vancouver Island, some large, some small; some natural, some man-made. They are incredibly beautiful!
- [Rivers](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/rivers/) - Vancouver Island has many rivers, streams, and creeks, some are big, some are small. Some are long and some are short. They all are beautiful.
- [Stowe Creek](https://gohiking.ca/stowe-creek/) - Stowe Creek is a hidden jewel that can be found in the Sayward Valley. It features a couple of nice waterfalls. It's a struggle to reach them.
- [Isopods](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/isopods/) - Beach isopods are scavengers, nibbling on whatever recently died on the rocky shore. At low tide, they swarm over the beach looking for the recent dead.
- [Headquarters Creek](https://gohiking.ca/headquarters-creek/)
- [Santa Maria Lake](https://gohiking.ca/santa-maria-lake/)
- [Three Island Lake](https://gohiking.ca/three-island-lake/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq-9JYQxW9k&ab_channel=BudandGina
- [Hidden Lake Trail](https://gohiking.ca/hidden-lake-trail/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuvIWsbsNMQ&ab_channel=BudandGina
- [Star Lake](https://gohiking.ca/star-lake/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jWIQPOoEJ0&ab_channel=BudandGina
- [Mirror Lake](https://gohiking.ca/mirror-lake-2/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvGI-T0QdEk&ab_channel=BudandGina
- [Vancouver Island Trails](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-trails/) - Vancouver Island Trails are considered by some to be the best hiking Trails in the world. So head out into the backcountry to see what we have to offer.
- [Adam River Potholes](https://gohiking.ca/adam-river-potholes/) - You reach the Adam River Potholes by taking the old Adam River Main (the one that goes to the old sort). It is worth the hike in.
- [Kaikash Campground](https://gohiking.ca/kaikash-campground/) - Kaikash Campground is a remote kayak campground located on Vancouver Island. It is only accessible by water. It's a very pretty place.
- [Plants](https://gohiking.ca/plants/) - The Plants of Vancouver Island will feed you, these plants can heal you, and these plants will fascinate you. Their beauty will take your breath away.
- [Animals](https://gohiking.ca/animals/) - The Animals that can be found here is incredible, Something new around every tree. As you hike around the island, keep your eyes sharp and your camera handy.
- [Yellow Archangel](https://gohiking.ca/yellow-archangel/) - Yellow Archangel is a member of the Mint family. It grows abundantly on the Lower Mainland; yellow archangel can also be found on Vancouver Island.
- [Wildflowers](https://gohiking.ca/plants/coastal-plants/wildflowers/) - Hiking on Vancouver Island and seeing the meadows and trail sides filled with a vast variety of blooming Wildflowers is one of the joys of living on the coast.
- [Camas](https://gohiking.ca/plants/coastal-plants/edible-plants/camas/) - Camas Bulbs are up to 3.5 cm across and up to five cm long. They usually grow as single bulbs, but sometimes you will find clusters. Camas will flower in March.
- [Jack Point Trail](https://gohiking.ca/jack-point-trail/) - Jack Point trail and Biggs Park are both well known as great places to view wildlife and a wonderful place to view the sunset.
- [Powerline Trail](https://gohiking.ca/powerline-trail/) - The Powerline Trail is reached by taking Maci Road from Highway 1, following Maci Road until you see a large gravel parking lot. Walk up the road.
- [Klaklakama Lake](https://gohiking.ca/klaklakama-lake/) - Klaklakama Lake or might i say, klaklakama lakes, there are two of them, are called the highlight of the Nimpkish Valley on Vancouver Island and I do agree.
- [Invasive Plants](https://gohiking.ca/plants/coastal-plants/invasive-plants/) - Invasive Plants can get established easily and because they may have no natural predators, they can quickly take over an area and force out native species.
- [Woss Lake](https://gohiking.ca/woss-lake/) - Woss Lake has a good recreation site with boat launch at the north end of this lake with great views. It is one of Vancouver Islands' awesome lakes.
- [Wolf Lake](https://gohiking.ca/wolf-lake/) - Wolf Lake is a picturesque lake with numerous areas to set up camp and stay for a few days. I first visited this lake back in the 1970s. The fishing was good.
- [Lower Shooting Star Falls](https://gohiking.ca/lower-shooting-star-falls/) - Without fail, we always see deer when we visit the lower shooting star falls. Plus, there is always the chance to see a bear here; springtime is best for this.
- [Heber River](https://gohiking.ca/heber-river/) - After flowing through Strathcona Provincial Park, the Heber River joins the Gold River at the town of Gold River on central Vancouver Island.
- [Colliery Dam Park](https://gohiking.ca/colliery-dam-park/) - Colliery Dam Park is a very popular park within the city boundaries of Nanaimo, Vancouver Island. It is a pretty awesome freshwater swimming spot.
- [Coastal Shores](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/) - The Coastal Shores of Vancouver Island include many bays. Some of these bays were once logging camps. It is separated from the BC coast by several Straits
- [Vancouver island Waterfalls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/) - Vancouver Island has many wonderful Waterfalls, from the small unnamed falls on creeks and rivers all over the coast right up to the tallest falls in Canada.
- [Upper Shooting Star Waterfall](https://gohiking.ca/upper-shooting-star-waterfall/) - The Upper Shooting Star Waterfall. This is a sweet falls that is best seen during the fall rains and winter months. The trail is pleasant.
- [Vancouver Island Communities](https://gohiking.ca/communities/vancouver-island-communities/) - There are many Vancouver Island communities just waiting for you to visit. Some are small while others are large cities. All are cool.Gohiking.ca
- [Union Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/union-bay/) - Union Bay is part of the traditional territory of the Pentlatch People. A Salish-speaking First Nations who inhabited the east coast of Vancouver Island,
- [Menzies Bay Beach Trail](https://gohiking.ca/menzies-bay-beach-trail/) - The Menzies Bay Beach Trail runs right through where the Lambs Lumber Company operated a logging camp. It's a wonderful trail for an afternoon walk.
- [Keogh Lake](https://gohiking.ca/keogh-lake/) - Keogh Lake and the Clint Beek Rec Site are both beautiful, there is plenty of wildlife in the area, and birds fill the sky; all in all, quite a nice place.
- [Coastal Communities](https://gohiking.ca/communities/coastal-communities/) - There are many Coastal Communities located on the South, Central and Northern Coast, some of these are small villages while others are cities.
- [Port Clements](https://gohiking.ca/port-clements/) - Before contact, Port Clements was used by the Haida people as a fishing site; they would camp here while the salmon were running.
- [Stories](https://gohiking.ca/stories/) - Here are a few stories and articles I have written over the years. They were published under one of the columns that I wrote when I worked for the Compass Magazine. Stories Albert Ginger Goodwin Caving Fred Nunns Forest Ecology Ginas Story Kayak Trip Out Of Telegraph Cove Outlaw In Coal Harbour Spruce Medicine Suquash
- [Mackie Lake](https://gohiking.ca/mackie-lake/) - Mackie Lake is quite a beautiful lake. The first time I saw this lake was in 1971. I had hiked in with Jimmy Nepraunig, a buddy I worked with.
- [Insects](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/) - Insects are captivating to watch. There is something very thrilling about watching them go about their daily activities. They are fascinating to watch.
- [Kim Creek](https://gohiking.ca/kim-creek/) - Kim Creek is a mountain stream that originates high in the mountains of Vancouver Island. It begins its journey in the Twin Jewel Lakes.
- [Nanaimo River](https://gohiking.ca/nanaimo-river/) - The Nanaimo river runs through the Nanaimo lakes chain and crosses highway 1 approximately 14km south of the Nanaimo city.
- [Ox Eye Daisy Plant](https://gohiking.ca/ox-eye-daisy-plant/) - Ox Eye Daisy Plant is widely planted and easily escapes cultivation. It is an invasive exotic that can displace native species.
- [Salamanders](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/salamanders/) - Vancouver Island has a number of salamanders, a salamander may live a primarily aquatic life, or it may range far from water. 
- [Northwestern Salamander](https://gohiking.ca/northwestern-salamander/) - The Northwestern Salamander can be found around small bodies of water, where it goes to breed in the spring. The rest of the year is spent underground.
- [Huson Lake](https://gohiking.ca/huson-lake/) - Huson Lake is a pretty cool lake. It's a pretty lake. Over the years, I have spent a considerable amount of time in the area
- [Thetis Lake](https://gohiking.ca/thetis-lake/) - Thetis Lake is a pretty lake and an awesome park; it gets more visitors than any other park in the region. It began as Canada's first nature sanctuary in 1958.
- [Owens Lake](https://gohiking.ca/owens-lake/) - Owen Lake is one of those places that, the first time you see it, takes your breath away. Even with its proximity to logging, it remains beautiful.
- [Twin Jewel Lakes](https://gohiking.ca/twin-jewel-lakes/) - The Twin Jewel Lakes are magnificent. After you first see them, you will know why I think they are awesome. Bring your camera and lunch.
- [Tsitika River](https://gohiking.ca/tsitika-river/) - The Tsitika River Valley on Northern Vancouver Island was the largest unlogged watershed that remained untouched, which also included Catherine Creek.
- [Keta Lake](https://gohiking.ca/keta-lake/) - Keta Lake is a few miles past Sayward on the North Island Highway. It's a very pretty little lake that has a highway stop with picnic tables and toilets.
- [Iron Mike Mine](https://gohiking.ca/iron-mike-mine/) - For those who enjoy hunting out and exploring old mines, the Iron Mike Mine is a few km out of wayward and was fairly easy to find.
- [Haithe Lake](https://gohiking.ca/haithe-lake/) - Haithe Lake is located above Sayward in the Newcastle Ridge area. You can reach the lake by taking the m branch logging road out of the village.
- [Gilson Lake](https://gohiking.ca/gilson-lake/) - Gilson Lake is one of those little jewels hidden in plain sight. I have always liked camping here or even just hanging out for a few hours.
- [Dougan Lake](https://gohiking.ca/dougan-lake/) - Dougan Lake is one of the spots that I have always enjoyed stopping for a break when we travel down Vancouver Island. It's a pretty lake.
- [Diane Lake](https://gohiking.ca/diane-lake/) - Diane Lake is located within the Province Mountain Range on Vancouver Island. The whole area is full of high mountains, beautiful lakes and incredible caves.
- [Claud Elliott Lake](https://gohiking.ca/claud-elliott-lake/) - Claud Elliott Lake Park is one of three protected areas nestled along the upper Tsitika watershed. It's a beautiful river.
- [Amor Lake](https://gohiking.ca/amor-lake/) - The Amor Lake Campsite is located in the Sayward Forest, which is part of the Sayward Forest Canoe Route. It is also the road-accessible spot on the lake.
- [Georgie Lake](https://gohiking.ca/georgie-lake/) - The first time I came to Georgie Lake was to check if there was a Marine Harvest Facility on the lake. And yes, there was a fish rearing facility on the Lake.
- [Rough-Legged Hawk](https://gohiking.ca/rough-legged-hawk/) - The Rough Legged Hawk is an iconic rapture species that remains one of the least known hawks that breed in the Arctic region.
- [Adam River](https://gohiking.ca/adam-river/) - One of my favourite spots to fish the Adam River is where the Adam and Eve River joins up, there are some nice pools here to try your luck in.
- [Georgie Lake Trail](https://gohiking.ca/georgie-lake-trail/) - Georgie Lake trail is located just off Holberg Road, this trail takes you along the shore of georgie lake as well as out in the north island bog lands.
- [Gray Lake](https://gohiking.ca/gray-lake/) - Gray lake is between fry lake and Brewster lake, Vancouver Island, this is a pretty little lake with some big fish. Great campgrounds.
- [Fry Lake](https://gohiking.ca/fry-lake/) - Fry lake on Vancouver Island is a great little lake to camp at and the fishing can be incredible, I have caught fish in the 2 plus kilo size here.
- [Brewster Lake](https://gohiking.ca/brewster-lake/) - Brewster lake, Vancouver Island is one of the biggest lakes on the Sayward valley canoe route. This lake has numerous well maintained camp sites.
- [McCreight Lake](https://gohiking.ca/mccreight-lake/) - I first fished McCreight lake on Vancouver Island back in the early 60s, it was called bear lake then. The fishing was great then and it still is today.
- [Atluck Lake](https://gohiking.ca/atluck-lake/) - Atluck Lake is a lovely lake that is fair in size, quite deep, and loaded with stocked rainbow and dolly varden trout. Some of them can run to 2 kg in weight.
- [Zeballos](https://gohiking.ca/zeballos/) - Zeballos was a small, west coast fishing village until 1924, at this time a small gold vein was found. It attracted prospectors from around the country.
- [Rock Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/rock-bay/) - Rock Bay Marine Provincial Park is an awesome park in Johnstone straight that consist of a headland and 2 bays on either side of Chatham Point.
- [Roberts Lake](https://gohiking.ca/roberts-lake/) - Roberts Lake on Vancouver Island is just north of Campbell River on the North Island Highway. There used to be a nice little store and restaurant there.
- [Quinsam River](https://gohiking.ca/quinsam-river/) - The Quinsam River is a small river with its headwaters at middle quinsam lake. It then flows through lower quinsam lake before entering the Campbell River
- [Qualicum River Hatchery Trail](https://gohiking.ca/qualicum-river-hatchery-trail/) - The Qualicum River Hatchery Trail is a beautiful trail on a small river that runs from Horne Lake to Qualicum Beach on the east coast of Vancouver Island
- [Qualicum River](https://gohiking.ca/qualicum-river/) - The Qualicum River is a beautiful small river that runs from Horne Lake down to its mouth at Qualicum Beach on the east coast of Vancouver Island.
- [Little Bear Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/little-bear-bay/) - You will find 15 nice spots to camp at Little Bear bay, this site is on the ocean at the estuary of bear river. The sites are for tent or trailer camping.
- [Purple Deadnettle](https://gohiking.ca/purple-deadnettle/) - Purple deadnettle, which is also known as Red deadnettle and Purple archangel, is a short herbaceous plant. Depending on climate and soil conditions,
- [Beacon Hill Park](https://gohiking.ca/beacon-hill-park/) - Beacon Hill Park is one of those wonders that abound on Vancouver Island, it is a place of beauty. The park has a history that goes back many thousands of years
- [Foxglove Plant](https://gohiking.ca/plants/coastal-plants/poisonous-plants/foxglove-plant/) - Sap, flowers, seeds, and leaves of the Foxglove Plant are all poisonous The greatest concentration of the toxin occurs in vigorous growth shoots.
- [Gray Squirrel](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/gray-squirrel/) - The gray squirrel was first introduced to Vancouver Island about 25 years ago, and has spread across the southern Island since then.
- [Parks](https://gohiking.ca/parks/) - Parks located on Vancouver Island number more than 150, They all offer incredible memories. They are all beautiful in their own way. Come see for yourself.
- [Caves](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/caves/) - There are over 1,000 known Caves on Vancouver Island alone, plus so many more in the Pacific Northwest. Most of these caves are found in limestone deposits.
- [Beaches](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/) - Vancouver Island is a remote, isolated paradise of incredible beaches. It is a world class wilderness adventure destination.
- [Bays](https://gohiking.ca/bays/) - The Bays of Vancouver Island is a great place for a journey. Take a hike to one of our bays, or put a kayak in and visit one.
- [Zeballos River Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/zeballos-river-estuary/) - There are some great trails running through the Zeballos River Estuary full of picnic tables and boardwalks and a great campsite for your stay.
- [Resolution Park](https://gohiking.ca/resolution-park/) - Resolution Park is a sweet little campsite a few km from Zeballos on the road to Fair Harbour. There are 7 sites, picnic tables, pit toilets.
- [Ralph River Campground](https://gohiking.ca/ralph-river-campground/) - The Ralph River Campground is located in Strathcona Park on the shore of Buttle Lake. There is a very nice campground at the river mouth.
- [Rooney Lake](https://gohiking.ca/rooney-lake/) - Rooney Lake was recently stocked with 1000 cutthroat trout and provides an excellent fishery for both the cutthroat and Dolly Varden char.
- [Western Red Cedar Trees](https://gohiking.ca/plants/trees/coniferous-trees/western-red-cedar-trees/) - The Western Red Cedar Trees are large trees, up to 60 meters tall when mature, with long drooping branches and a trunk that often spreads out widely at the base
- [Twaddle Lake](https://gohiking.ca/twaddle-lake/) - Twaddle Lake is located halfway between Sayward and Gold River. This road is only usable for a few months of the year; the rest of the time it's snowbound.
- [Pye Lake](https://gohiking.ca/pye-lake/) - Pye Lake is in the Sayward forest area and has some great camping and fishing. This is an easy-access lake with good fishing and lots of wildlife.
- [Pacheedaht Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/pacheedaht-beach/) - Pacheedaht Beach is a beautiful place to watch the waves or go for a wander. Each end of the beach is formed by a river mouth
- [Victoria](https://gohiking.ca/victoria/) - Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island,it is one of the older cities in the Pacific Northwest. Victory is a must-see.
- [Communities](https://gohiking.ca/communities/) - Whether you enjoy walking in parks or hiking up mountain trails, you can always find an exciting outdoor adventure to experience in our local communities.
- [Coastal Plants](https://gohiking.ca/plants/coastal-plants/) - It is easy to appreciate the beauty that Coastal Plants give us, but we hardly ever consider the magic at work to create this show year after year.
- [Marine Animals](https://gohiking.ca/animals/marine-animals/) - Vancouver Island abounds with a wild & diverse population of Marine Animals and plants. Our locals are a mecca for divers.
- [Gastropods](https://gohiking.ca/animals/gastropods/) - Gastropods inhabit all of Vancouver Island, from alpine meadows to old growth coniferous forests, and from valley lowlands to urban gardens & parks.
- [Fish](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/) - Fish are aquatic vertebrates, with skin covered in scales, 2 sets of paired fins, some unpaired fins, and a set of gills.
- [Birds](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/) - Vancouver Island is a birders paradise, we have a large variety of birds that can viewed year round. Birds are everywhere.
- [Amphibians and Reptiles](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/) - Vancouver Island BC has an impressive population of Amphibians which includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. Sometimes they can be seen in the thousands
- [Trees](https://gohiking.ca/plants/trees/) - Vancouver Island is home to a stunning array of tree species, both hardwood and softwood, and some of the biggest trees in the world.
- [Mushrooms](https://gohiking.ca/plants/mushrooms/) - The world of mushrooms is for many, a rather alien world of mystery and misconceptions. Its a pretty cool world of shrooms
- [Foam Flower](https://gohiking.ca/foam-flower/) - The Foam Flower is a woodland plant that has inspired gardeners to grow them at home, for their blooms, and for their ability to provide good ground cover.
- [Canyon View Trail](https://gohiking.ca/canyon-view-trail/) - The Canyon View Trail is a 6 km long hike through forests of giant fir trees, huge cedars, and thick rainforests. It is a great place for a hike,
- [Campbell River Lookout Trail](https://gohiking.ca/campbell-river-lookout-trail/) - This is where the Campbell River Lookout Trail begins to get tougher. Not only does it get steep, but the rocks along the trail also get harder to walk on.
- [Blinkhorn Trail](https://gohiking.ca/blinkhorn-trail/) - The Blinkhorn Trail is a beautiful, well-marked trail that wanders through rainforests overlooking Telegraph Cove. Great walking trail with wonderful views.
- [Beaver Pond Trail](https://gohiking.ca/beaver-pond-trail/) - To reach the Beaver Pond Trail, you can take a side trail to the beaver ponds from the Quinsam River campsite that takes you through a forest to the pond.
- [Auger Point Trail](https://gohiking.ca/auger-point-trail/) - Auger Point Trail is located in Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island. The Park is truly a wilderness park. All the trails here are well marked.
- [Alder Trail](https://gohiking.ca/alder-trail/) - For being in such an urban location, I am always amazed at the amount of birdlife that can be seen here on the Alder Trail.
- [Hoomak Lake Trail](https://gohiking.ca/hoomak-lake-trail/) - The Hoomak Lake Trail is pretty nice, I stop here often to go down to the lake and hike left to the end of the lake. Mushroom season is the best time to visit.
- [St.Vincent Bight](https://gohiking.ca/st-vincent-bight/) - St.Vincent Bight is located just south of the Adam River estuary, just on the south end of Windy Point. It's a beautiful and peaceful place to visit.
- [Smelt Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/smelt-bay/) - Smelt Bay is located on the southern end of Cortes Island, the park is named for the fish that spawn ashore by the tens of thousands.
- [San Josef Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/san-josef-bay/) - Sea stacks typically form when wave action eats away the surrounding soft rock. They can only be found in San Josef Bay on Vancouver Island.
- [Pachena Bay](https://gohiking.ca/pachena-bay/) - Pachena Bay is the northern point of the west coast trail. The trail was built in 190as a rescue trail, it was then called the Dominion Lifesaving Trail.
- [Nesook Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/nesook-bay/) - If you're driving to Nesook Bay, you might enjoy going into the town of Gold River before heading out on the Tahsis rd, its a great place to have a meal.
- [Nanoose Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/nanoose-bay/) - Nanoose Bay has many hiking trails here and plenty of wildlife to keep your camera clicking, so what are you waiting for, grab your boots and come take a look.
- [Mill Bay](https://gohiking.ca/mill-bay-vancouver-island/) - Mill Bay Vancouver Island was first settled in the 1860s, its economy ran on logging and milling lumber. It's a pretty town.
- [Maple Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/maple-bay/) - Maple Bay is a wonderful little Bay located in the Cowichan Valley on southern Vancouver Island. Maple Bay is home to marine activity all year round.
- [Menzies Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/menzies-bay/) - The ripple rock trail is located at Menzies Bay and is a 2-hour walk (there and back) that takes you to the Seymour Narrows lookout.
- [Kye Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/kye-bay/) - Kye Bay on Vancouver Island is a beautiful place, backed by a forested hillside and filled with a bounty of fish, seafood, forest creatures and plants
- [Head Bay](https://gohiking.ca/head-bay/) - Head Bay has been used for logging and booming for many years. But in recent years, it has been expanding its tourism possibilities.
- [Grant Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/grant-bay/) - Grant Bay on Vancouver Island was only accessible by a three-hour hike up to just a few years ago. Now it takes about 30 minutes. It is a beautiful beach
- [Gonzales Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/gonzales-bay/) - There is a small park located on the hill above Gonzales Bay on Vancouver Island where you can bring your children to play while you relax..
- [Fanny Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/fanny-bay/) - Fanny Bay first appeared in the 1864 edition of the Vancouver Island Pilot, based on surveys by Captain G.H. Richards of the Royal Navy.
- [Elk Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/elk-bay/) - Situated in the Sayward Forest, Elk Bay is one of the nicest developed recreation sites with access to the ocean that can be found on the island.
- [Denham Bay](https://gohiking.ca/denham-bay/) - Denham Bay is located in Cordero Channel on the mainland on the north side of the Bute Inlet mouth. This is a beautiful country. Well worth a visit.
- [Departure Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/departure-bay/) - The earliest settlers in the Departure Bay area on Vancouver Island were a first nations group known as the Snuneymuxw. Visit here soon.
- [Cowichan Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/cowichan-bay/) - Cowichan Bay is located on the east coast of southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It's a wonderful little bay with a very pleasant village.
- [Browns Bay](https://gohiking.ca/browns-bay/) - Just north of Campbell River on the Sayward highway, you will reach the Browns Bay turn-off, you should consider a visit to this beautiful little spot
- [Brentwood Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/brentwood-bay/) - Brentwood Bay is a small but rapidly growing village on the Saanich Inlet, on south Vancouver Island. It is home to the beautiful Butchart Gardens
- [Botany Bay](https://gohiking.ca/bays/botany-bay/) - The trail between Botany Bay and Botanical Beach is an incredible walk through a forest of windswept and twisted trees, it's a beautiful place.
- [Western Screech Owl](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/western-screech-owl/) - The Western Screech Owl diet consists of a variety of prey like small rodents, rats, insects, reptiles, small mammals like bats and rabbits, and small birds.
- [Turkey Vulture](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/turkey-vulture/) - The Turkey Vulture is a scavenger, that feeds on dead animals. They thrust their heads inside the carcass. The fact that their head is bald keeps it.
- [Snowy Owl](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/snowy-owl/) - Did you know that the Snowy Owl will get whiter as they age? The females though will stay darker than males, they never become totally white like the males do.
- [Short-Eared Owl](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/short-eared-owl/) - The Short Eared Owl is widely distributed throughout North America, but are mainly an arctic breeder, they will show up on the coast during the winter months.
- [Sharp-Shinned Hawk](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/sharp-shinned-hawk/) - The breeding season for the Sharp Shinned Hawk starts in April. A new nest is usually built every year, they lay 4 to 5 dull white eggs with brown spots on them
- [Red Tailed Hawk](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/red-tailed-hawk/) - Red Tailed Hawk will mate for life. It has been observed that female hawks will defend their mates even outside of breeding season.
- [Raven](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/game-fowl/raven/) - Raven can be found in a wide range of habitats throughout all of Canada and Alaska and in the United States west of the Rocky Mountains south to Mexico.
- [Peregrine Falcon](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/peregrine-falcon/) - The Peregrine Falcon frequently nests near water on rocky cliffs or building ledges but occasionally will use abandoned stick nests of other species.
- [Osprey](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/osprey/) - The Osprey arrive here in the first weeks of April and they leave to their winter grounds by the end of October. They nest near lakes, marshes and ocean shores
- [Northwestern Crow](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/game-fowl/northwestern-crow/) - Northwestern crow are omnivorous and eat a diet of plant and animal life. They will eat land and marine creatures including fish, snakes, frogs, bird eggs.
- [Northern Saw Whet Owl](https://gohiking.ca/saw-whet-owl/) - The Northern Saw-Whet Owl is our smallest owl on Vancouver Island, they are around the size of an American Robin. They can be found in dense and thick forests.
- [Northern Pygmy Owl](https://gohiking.ca/northern-pygmy-owl/) - The Northern Pygmy Owl is endemic to Vancouver Island. This little Owl has 7 subspecies in North America with 3 of them breeding on coastal BC.
- [Northern Harrier](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/northern-harrier/) - The Northern Harrier will eat small mammals, birds, insects, and carrion. They hunt using a slow flight, when prey is spotted, they will plunge from above.
- [Northern Goshawk](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/northern-goshawk/) - While the Northern Goshawk has been expanding its range in some areas of the Northwest, many populations are still considered threatened or endangered.
- [Merlin Falcon](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/merlin-falcon/) - The Merlin Falcon can be found throughout the Pacific Northwest but they are not a common sight in any area. A breeding pair needs a large territory to hunt.
- [Long-Eared Owl](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/long-eared-owl/) - The Long eared Owl will hunt by ranging over open fields and natural meadows. They do not hunt in the forest where they nest.
- [Great Horned Owl](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/great-horned-owl/) - The Pacific Northwest has a fairly large population of the Great Horned Owl but you would be considered lucky to see one. They always hunt in the dark of night.
- [Great Gray Owl](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/great-gray-owl/) - Although the Great Gray Owl appears to be quite large, but they are mostly feathers, they usually weigh around 1.5 kilos or half the weight of the Snowy Owl.
- [Golden Eagle](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/golden-eagle/) - The Golden Eagle typically hunts in dry, rugged open country and grasslands over which it soars in search of small mammals and other prey. It is common here.
- [Cooper's Hawk](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/coopers-hawk/) - They look so much like sharp shinned hawks that you can hardly tell them apart. But the coopers hawk is larger than the sharp shinned hawks. Prettier too to me
- [Barred Owl](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/barred-owl/) - We see a Barred Owl on quite a few of our walks. More than any other type of owl. They start to hunt during daylight hours. These are majestic hunting birds.
- [Barn Owl](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/barn-owl/) - The Barn Owl can be found in most habitats but prefers open woodland far more than the forests. They usually roost by day. and hunt during the nights darkness
- [Bald Eagle](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/bald-eagle/) - The Bald Eagle will build nests made of sticks and often return to the same nest year after year. They can be over ten feet wide and eight feet tall.
- [American Kestrel](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/american-kestrel/) - The American Kestrel is Vancouver Island's smallest falcon, it is also, one of the most beautiful falcons. Not only that, but it is one of the fastest falcons
- [Birds Of Prey](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/birds-of-prey/) - Vancouver Island has many Birds Of Prey. They are the predators that hunt with their powerful beaks and razor-sharp talons.
- [Woodland Birds](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/) - Woodland birds are heard just as often as they are seen. Woodland birds are heard just as often as they are seen. A forest full of songs.
- [Seabirds](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/seabirds/) - True seabirds are ocean-going birds that make their living off the sea, most only coming to land only to breed and raise their young.
- [Shorebirds](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/shorebirds/) - Walking along any of our Island’s beaches, in the early morning, just at daylight at low tide. You can see and hear many of the shorebirds of the Island.
- [Lizards](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/bc-lizards/) - There are not many Lizards here on Vancouver Island, we have the European Wall Lizard and the Northern Alligator Lizard listed here. They are all beautiful.
- [Red Eared Slider Turtle](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/turtles/red-eared-slider-turtle/) - The Red Eared Slider Turtle is turning up in ponds and lakes across the coast. They are invasive and considered among the world's 100 most invasive species.
- [Painted Turtle](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/turtles/painted-turtle/) - The Painted turtle feeds on tadpoles, insects and snails and a variety of aquatic plants. Young ones are carnivorous but will eat more plants as they age.
- [Turtles](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/turtles/) - Vancouver Island Turtles are quite fascinating. Turtles live mainly in water, there are about 250 species. Some can live up to 150 years or more.
- [Western Terrestrial Garter Snake](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/snakes/western-terrestrial-garter-snake/) - The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake will eat almost anything that will fit in their mouth. They have the most varied diet of any snake in B.C.
- [Northwestern Garter Snake](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/snakes/northwestern-garter-snake-2/) - The Northwestern Garter Snake needs two kinds of habitats: summer feeding and breeding areas, and winter dens to hibernate in. They like damp wooded areas.
- [Common Garter Snake](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/snakes/common-garter-snake/) - In the spring, the male Common Garter snake leaves from the den first, followed shortly by the females. As thethe females emerged, the males swarm them.
- [Snakes](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/snakes/) - We have a number of snakes here on Vancouver Island. Snakes first appeared on earth about 90 million years ago. It always surprises me just how fast they move
- [Western Red Back Salamander](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/salamanders/western-red-back-salamander/) - The Western Red Back Salamander do not have lungs, even though they are complete land dwellers. They breathe through their skin, which must stay moist.
- [Wandering Salamander](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/salamanders/wandering-salamander/) - The Wandering salamander typically lives in old-growth forests. They are agile climbers and often can be found high up in trees hunting insects and gastropods.
- [Rough Skin Newt](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/salamanders/rough-skin-newt/) - The toxin that the rough skin newt produce is one of the most poisonous nonprotein substance known to scientists and similar to that found in puffer-fish.
- [Long Toed Salamander](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/salamanders/long-toed-salamander/) - The adult Long Toed Salamander feeds on a variety of invertebrates, including slugs, worms, and insects. Smaller larvae eat tiny water crustaceans.
- [Common Ensatina Salamander](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/salamanders/common-ensatina-salamander/) - Common Ensatina Salamander can be found in an area stretching from British Columbia, through Washington and Oregon. They have even been seen in California.
- [Western Toad](https://gohiking.ca/frogs/western-toad/) - The Western Toad can be found on all of Pacific Northwest where we have a large population. Males are usually a bit smaller than the females.
- [Pacific Chorus Frog](https://gohiking.ca/frogs/pacific-chorus-frog/) - The Pacific chorus frog eats spiders along with a wide variety of insects, which they hunt while climbing about on plants. Tadpoles graze on algae and detritus.
- [Northern Red Legged Frog](https://gohiking.ca/frogs/northern-red-legged-frog/) - The Northern Red Legged Frog feeds on insects and other small invertebrates, which they hunt along the edges of streams and ponds. Tadpoles graze on algae.
- [Green Tree Frog](https://gohiking.ca/frogs/green-tree-frog/) - The green tree frog is found throughout the pacific northwest. They are quite common and we are forever finding them in our house near open windows
- [Bullfrog](https://gohiking.ca/frogs/bullfrog/) - A recent study has found that the Bullfrog can be carriers of a fungus which can be very lethal to our local frogs and lizards
- [Bronze Frog](https://gohiking.ca/frogs/bronze-frog/) - The Bronze Frog is a subspecies of the northern green frog it is becoming common in the BC Coastal region, but on Vancouver Island, it is an invasive species.
- [Frogs](https://gohiking.ca/frogs/) - Vancouver Islands' tiniest Frogs are smaller than a penny, but did you know that the world's largest frog can grow to be more than 30cm and weigh up to 3 kilos!
- [Northern Alligator Lizard](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/bc-lizards/northern-alligator-lizard/) - The Northern Alligator Lizard can be found on Vancouver Island, BC South Coast, southern interior, and in parts of Washington and Oregon.
- [European Wall Lizard](https://gohiking.ca/animals/amphibians/bc-lizards/european-wall-lizard/) - The European Wall Lizard will eat flies and beetles along with many types of spiders. They are fast and can jump up from the ground to catch flying insects.
- [Cheewhat Cedar Tree](https://gohiking.ca/plants/trees/big-trees/cheewhat-cedar-tree/) - The Cheewhat Cedar Tree may not be the tallest cedar tree in the world, but it is the biggest one, you should try to see this tree.
- [Scott Cove](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coves/scott-cove/) - Scott Cove is located on Gilford Island, a short distance from Echo Bay, there was a marina and school at Echo where you could get a few groceries.
- [Sitka Alder](https://gohiking.ca/sitka-alder/) - Sitka Alder is sometimes called Mountain Alder. This Alder can be found in all places where you find red alder. This Alder reproduces by seeds
- [Slime Molds](https://gohiking.ca/plants/mushrooms/slime-molds/) - Slime molds of Vancouver Island live independent lives, but during food shortages, they will come together and form into an enormous single cell called a slug.
- [White Dapperling Mushroom](https://gohiking.ca/white-dapperling-mushroom/) - This is the white dapperling mushroom, sometimes it looks very much like the death cap. It shows up in grassy areas just like the death cap mushroom, it fruits in large groups.
- [Nitrous Bonnet Mushroom](https://gohiking.ca/nitrous-bonnet-mushroom/) - Nitrous Bonnet Mushroom , also known as the Nitrous Bonnet, is a species of mushroom in the Mycenaceae family. In North America, the fungus is found in BC.
- [bleeding milkcap](https://gohiking.ca/bleeding-milkcap/) - Bleeding Milkcap, Vancouver Island, BC has a carrot orange cap that is flat to vase-shaped but closed under when young. They grow up to 14 cm across.
- [Flowering Red Currant](https://gohiking.ca/plants/coastal-plants/wild-fruit/flowering-red-currant/) - The Flowering Red Currant is a member of the gooseberry family. It grows in the form of a medium to tall shrub up to 3 m tall.
- [Lady Fern](https://gohiking.ca/lady-fern-3/) - In the wild, the Lady Fern can be found growing in meadows, open thickets, moist woods, and along stream beds. They also grow in the cracks of rocks.
- [Lady Fern](https://gohiking.ca/lady-fern/) - In the wild, Lady fern can be found growing in meadows, open thickets, moist woods, and along stream beds.
- [Foxglove Flower](https://gohiking.ca/foxglove-flower/) - So dangerous is the Foxglove Flower when consumed or through inhalation that it has become known by a few other names such as Dead Man’s Bells,
- [Sea Blubber Jellyfish](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/jellyfish/sea-blubber-jellyfish/) - The sea blubber jellyfish (also known as the lion mane jellyfish) can have a bell that reaches up to a meter or more in size
- [Upana Falls](https://gohiking.ca/upana-falls/) - Upana Falls are located at Upana Caves. The Upana Cave system is located about 17 km west of Gold River, on Head Bay Forest Rd. These caves are just awesome.
- [Tsuxwin Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/tsuxwin-falls/) - The Tsuxwin Falls viewpoint features a picnic site strategically placed near the side of river cascading down a 600 foot drop.
- [Trent River Falls](https://gohiking.ca/trent-river-falls/) - Trent River Falls, Vancouver Island, BC
- [Three Sisters Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/three-sisters-falls/) - To reach the Three Sisters Falls, you take the head bay rd from just outside Gold River
- [Tlatlos Creek Falls](https://gohiking.ca/tlatlos-creek-falls/) - Tlatlos Creek Falls, Vancouver Island, BC
- [Stoton Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/stoton-falls/) - Stoton Falls is a wonderful place for swimming and hiking. You can swim in any of the potholes that can warm up so nicely, its pretty awesome.
- [Skutz Falls](https://gohiking.ca/skutz-falls/) - The Skutz Falls Trail will lead you to the falls. On the way, you will pass through breathtaking canyon scenery, filled with old giant trees.
- [Sitting Lady Falls](https://gohiking.ca/sitting-lady-falls/) - The Trail to Witty's Lagoon starts at the Nature Center and passes the beautiful Sitting Lady Falls, before descending towards the lagoon.
- [Sherwood Falls](https://gohiking.ca/sherwood-falls/) - Sherwood Falls can be reached off the Hole In The Wall Falls trail. There is a great little trail on the way into port that takes you down to the falls.
- [Sandcut Beach Falls](https://gohiking.ca/sandcut-beach-falls/) - Sandcut Beach Falls can be found between French Beach Provincial Park and Jordan River, British Columbia. It is at the end of sandcut Creek.
- [Rosewall Creek Falls](https://gohiking.ca/rosewall-creek-falls/) - Rosewall Creek Falls Park is located, south of Fanny Bay on central Vancouver Island. The park has a number of trails that are wheelchair ready
- [Nymph Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/nymph-falls/) - Nymph Falls are located right in the middle of a wondrous rain forest that is full of old trees and green moss, an incredible place of beauty.
- [Oink Oink Falls](https://gohiking.ca/oink-oink-falls/) - Oink Oink Falls is or was an awesome set of falls, located just up from the lakeshore. It's my understanding that they have logged over the trail to the falls
- [Naka Creek Falls](https://gohiking.ca/naka-creek-falls/) - Naka Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall. It's located just up Naka Creek by trail from the Naka beach rec site, this is a nice site right on the ocean shore.
- [Myra Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/myra-falls/) - Myra Falls is located in Strathcona Provincial Park on the south end of Buttle Lake on Vancouver Island. This Park offers many recreational opportunities.
- [Mohun Creek Falls](https://gohiking.ca/mohun-creek-falls/) - Mohun Creek Falls is spectacular. It's incredible any time of the year. I used to fish below the falls and hook into some nice size fish. Its pretty awesome.
- [Medicine Bowl Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/medicine-bowl-falls/) - Medicine Bowl Falls is a series of falls that are called the Medicine Bowls. They are located off Forbidden Plateau Road, just outside of the Comox Valley.
- [Marble River Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/marble-river-falls/) - The Marble River Falls and Bear Falls are quite beautiful, it is one of the best steelhead rivers on Vancouver Island. This is a classic river fly-fishingriver
- [Lupin Falls](https://gohiking.ca/lupin-falls/) - To Reach Lupin Falls, take the western mine road that follows Buttle Lake until you reach Lupin Falls Park. The trailhead is right across the road.
- [little Qualicum Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/little-qualicum-falls/) - Little Qualicum Falls is on the Little Qualicum River just west of Parksville, there is one waterfall after another as the river rushes down from Cameron Lake.
- [Little Bear Bay Falls](https://gohiking.ca/little-bear-bay-falls/) - The road into Little Bear Bay Falls is good for 2-wheel drive and is scenic, bring your camera and keep your eyes open, you might see wildlife on your way in.
- [Lady Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/lady-falls/) - Lady Falls is a very beautiful waterfall that is a an undercut waterfall located along Cervus Creek within Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island.
- [Kiwi Falls](https://gohiking.ca/kiwi-falls/) - Kiwi Falls is something you should see at least once in your life. It is the highest waterfall on Vancouver Island, with Della falls coming up second.
- [Karst Creek Falls](https://gohiking.ca/karst-creek-falls/) - Strathcona Park has many wonderful waterfalls that can be reached easily on well-constructed trails. The Karst Creek Falls happens to be one of these.
- [Hole In The Wall](https://gohiking.ca/hole-in-the-wall/) - The Hole In The Wall falls is located in Port Alberni, there is a great little trail on the way into port that takes you down to the falls.
- [Goldstream Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/goldstream-falls/) - The two Goldstream Falls are incredible, the upper Goldstream Falls and the lower Niagara Falls. Old-growth forests, waterfalls, birds, and spawning fish.
- [French Falls](https://gohiking.ca/french-falls/) - French Falls, the jewel in the Nahmint Valley. This is such a wondrous place with lakes, rivers, and one of the most impressive waterfalls on Vancouver Island.
- [Eternal Fountain Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/eternal-fountain-falls/) - The Eternal Fountain Falls is something to see, it's a waterfall that comes out of the rock, falls down about 5 meters, and disappears back into the mountain.
- [Englishman River Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/englishman-river-falls/) - Englishman River Falls is located 13 km southwest of Parksville on central Vancouver Island. Take the Port Alberni road at Parksville and follow the signs.
- [Elk Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/elk-falls/) - Elk Falls is located west of Campbell River on the Gold River Highway. It has a great many trails for hiking and picnic areas.
- [Conuma Gorge Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/conuma-gorge-falls/) - The Conuma Gorge Falls is located on the road to Tahsis and is quite the set of falls, one after another wild drop. The Conuma Gorge is a wild river kayak run,
- [Christi Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/christie-falls/) - The Bush Creek and its wonderful waterfall, Christie Falls are located above the Bush Creek Hatchery in Ladysmith. This is a nice set of falls and when you come
- [Cassel Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/cassel-falls/) - Cassel falls is located in the beautiful Teakerne Arm Provincial Park, off Lewis Channel on the west side of West Redonda Island.
- [Cala Falls](https://gohiking.ca/cala-falls/) - Cala Falls are incredible during the rainy season, the roar of them is almost deafening. On the other hand, hiking up these falls when dry is cool too.
- [Brown River Falls](https://gohiking.ca/brown-river-falls/) - The brown river falls are pretty nice to see. It's a very easy trail until the end, then it's a bit of scramble down a small river bank using ropes as guides.
- [Brewster Lake Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/brewster-lake-falls/) - The Brewster Lake Falls are just across the bridge that runs across the lake at the narrows, right after you cross the bridge turn right and go 100 meters.
- [Bonnel Creek Falls](https://gohiking.ca/bonnel-creek-falls/) - Bonnel Creek Falls in Nanoose Bay is a perfect spot for a hike, here you will find a series of 5 falls that run through a wild canyon.
- [Big Tree Creek Falls](https://gohiking.ca/big-tree-creek-falls-2/) - Big Tree Creek Falls can be found below the highway south of Sayward. It's a very pretty creek that has its headwaters in the Prince of Wales Mountain Range.
- [Ammonite Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/ammonite-falls/) - Nanaimo has some incredible rivers, creeks, and waterfalls like Ammonite Falls, all are fairly easy to reach and are for the most part well worth the hike.
- [Alice Falls](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-waterfalls/alice-falls/) - Alice Falls is a pretty but small waterfall that flows into the Neroutsos Inlet just past the town of Port Alice, Look for a very pullout just past the mill.
- [Adam River Falls](https://gohiking.ca/adam-river-falls/) - We sat on a log and took in the view, the Adam River Falls are truly awesome. You could see the Adam River roaring out of the gorge but not the falls above.
- [Woodhus Slough trail](https://gohiking.ca/woodhus-slough-trail/) - The Woodhus Slough Trail got its name from when the Woodhus family bought the land and moved to the area from Cumberland. They built a hotel here in 1910.
- [Vancouver Island Trail](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island-trail/) - What is the Vancouver Island Trail? It is a trail that spans more than 770 km on Vancouver Island, joining Victoria to Cape Scot
- [Shooting Star Falls Trail](https://gohiking.ca/shooting-star-falls-trail/) - Shooting Star Falls Trail is beautiful, you can reach the falls on a very short trail. How many of you have stopped at the Nanoose without seeing the trail?
- [San Josef Bay Trail](https://gohiking.ca/san-josef-bay-trail/) - It was 4:30 in the morning and we were just loading the truck for a trip to San Josef Bay. It was going to be a great day.
- [Rosewall Creek Waterfall Trail](https://gohiking.ca/rosewall-creek-waterfall-trail/) - The Rosewall Creek Waterfall Trail parking area is reached from the old island highway. The park was named after Lt. Ian MacDonald.
- [Ronnings Garden](https://gohiking.ca/ronnings-garden/) - Anytime you are on Holberg Road, you must stop to visit Ronnings Garden. These gardens are beautiful and a must-stop for travellers heading past Holberg.
- [Ripple Rock Trail](https://gohiking.ca/ripple-rock-trail/) - The Ripple Rock Trail is located at Menzies Bay, the trail takes you to the Seymour Narrows lookout with awesome views of Seymour Narrows and Quadra Island.
- [Ralph River Trails](https://gohiking.ca/ralph-river-trails/) - The Ralph River Trails are located in Strathcona Park. The Shepard Creek Trail and Wild Ginger Trail both head out from here. As does the Augerpoint Trail.
- [Quinsam River Trail](https://gohiking.ca/quinsam-river-trail/) - Quinsam river trail runs alongside the Quinsam River, big pink run in the fall with a real chance of seeing bears fishing.
- [Nimpkish Lake Wind Surfing Trail](https://gohiking.ca/nimpkish-lake-wind-surfing-trail/) - The nimpkish Lake Wind Surfing Trail is located in the nimpkish valley, the trail takes you to the nimpkish lake. Its a beautiful lake.
- [Nanaimo Hatchery Trail](https://gohiking.ca/nanaimo-hatchery-trail/) - I have always enjoyed walking the Nanaimo Hatchery Trail that takes along the Haslam Creek and Napoleon Pond trails. It's a beautiful trail for a walk.
- [Mount Hkusam Trail](https://gohiking.ca/mount-hkusam-trail/) - The Mount Hkusam Trail is a wild and rugged 23 km loop heading up and over Mount H’Kusam and down the Stowe Creek watershed.
- [Mohun Creek Trail](https://gohiking.ca/mohun-creek-trail/) - Mohun Creek trail. It's impressive any time of the year. Mohun Creek trail runs from Morton Lake to the Menzies Bay mainline in 7.9 km.
- [Mcivor Lake Trail](https://gohiking.ca/mcivor-lake-trail/) - The Mcivor Lake Trail is a 2km loop trail located on the shores of Mcivor Lake, it's a very pleasant trail with nice views.
- [Memekay Horse Trail](https://gohiking.ca/memekay-horse-trail/) - The Memekay Horse Trail is located in the Sayward Valley, along the Memekay and Salmon Rivers. This site was created to serve as the north-end of the Trail.
- [Marble River Trail](https://gohiking.ca/marble-river-trail/) - Marble River Trail is pretty awesome. You can hike down in the fall to watch the salmon leap up the falls or take the fish ladder where the bears like to fish.
- [Lupin Falls Trail](https://gohiking.ca/lupin-falls-trail/) - The Lupin Falls Trail is an incredible path to walk. You wander along a very pleasant trail that leads you up a few switchbacks.
- [Little Qualicum River Trails](https://gohiking.ca/little-qualicum-river-trails/) - Little Qualicum River Trails run on both sides of the Little Qualicum River in the Little Qualicum River Falls Park, the park has one waterfall after another.
- [Leiner River Estuary Trail](https://gohiking.ca/leiner-river-estuary-trail/) - The Leiner River Estuary Trail has a parking lot and restroom at the trailhead. You can enjoy a leisurely afternoon stroll on the Leiner Estuary Trail
- [Leiner River Bouldering Trail](https://gohiking.ca/liener-river-bouldering-trail/) - The Liener River Bouldering Trail wanders along a scenic stretch of the Leiner River, It's a beautiful little river just outside Tahsis on the west coast.
- [Klaklakama Lake Trail](https://gohiking.ca/klaklakama-lake-trail/) - The Klaklakama Lake Trail takes you through a grove of giant trees, It's a very short loop trail with descriptive signs to tell you the forest.
- [Kelsey Bay Lookout Trail](https://gohiking.ca/kelsey-bay-lookout-trail/) - The Kelsey Bay Lookout Trail is a very rough trail, with a fair bit of bushwhacking. You should also be in good condition.
- [Hydro-Line Trail](https://gohiking.ca/hydro-line-trail/) - The Hydro-Line Trail is a very nice trail that takes you down to the lower Nanaimo River. It's a wondrous place to hike around.
- [Haslam Creek Trail](https://gohiking.ca/haslam-creek-trail/) - The Haslam Creek Trail access. If you are heading south from Nanaimo, turn right onto Timberlands Road and then left on Ninatti Road and follow the signs.
- [Harris Creek Spruce Trail](https://gohiking.ca/harris-creek-spruce-trail/) - If you are driving between Port Renfrew from Lake Cowichan, you must stop at the Harris Creek Spruce Trail. It's not very often that one can find a giant spruce
- [Goose Narrows Trail](https://gohiking.ca/goose-narrows-trail/) - The Goose Narrows Trail is a jewel set along the shore of Mohun: lake, the trailhead is at the parking lot between Mohun and Mortion Lake campsite.
- [Goose Lake to Twin Lake Trail](https://gohiking.ca/goose-lake-to-twin-lake-trail/) - The Goose Lake to Twin Lake Trail is pretty awesome. I recently walked the Twin Lake Trail and was excited to see the improvements made to our original trail.
- [Forbidden Plateau Trail](https://gohiking.ca/forbidden-plateau-trail/) - Looking at the map of Strathcona Provincial Park, you will notice an odd shape jutting out on the eastern side, this is where the Forbidden Plateau Trail is.
- [Elk Falls Park Trails](https://gohiking.ca/elk-falls-park-trails/) - The Elk Falls Park Trails are located just west of Campbell River on the Gold River Highway. It has a great many trails for hiking and numerous picnic areas.
- [Dalrymple Trail](https://gohiking.ca/dalrymple-trail/) - The Dalrymple Trail is located 10 km south of the Sayward junction. Watch for a sign on your left if heading towards Campbell River.
- [Dakota 576 Crash](https://gohiking.ca/dakota-576-crash-site/) - Captain JM Talbot and his navigator, Captain TS Wordlow were both killed in the Dakota 576 Crash, Sgt. TR Moss who was in the cargo hold survived the crash.
- [Crest Mountain Trail](https://gohiking.ca/crest-mountain-trail/) - The Crest Mountain Trail is a premier trail on north Vancouver Island. It is steep but the views of King's Peak and Elkhorn Mountain made it worth it.
- [Crane Lake Trail](https://gohiking.ca/crane-lake-trail/) - Crane Lake Trail is accessed from several directions, you can join it from the Mohun Creek Trail or the Morton lake trail.
- [Coal Works Trail](https://gohiking.ca/coal-works-trail/) - Went hiking on the Coal Works Trail on Comox Lake to see the remains of the old coal works that are located there. The ruins were amazing.
- [Zeballos River](https://gohiking.ca/zeballos-river/) - The Zeballos River flows down to the estuary at the end of Zeballos Inlet. There is a small summer run of steelhead along with coho and chinook in the fall.
- [Woodhus Creek](https://gohiking.ca/woodhus-creek/) - Woodhus Creek is located between the Comox Valley and Campbell River, It flows into the Oyster River just below the logging bridge.
- [White River](https://gohiking.ca/white-river/) - The White River Provincial Park is on northern Vancouver Island and is a small wilderness area of incredible beauty that protects an old-growth forest
- [Tlupana River](https://gohiking.ca/tlupana-river/) - Tlupana River flows into Nesook Bay in the Tlupana Inlet. The river empties into the ocean here, just up the estuary from the bay.
- [Tahsis River](https://gohiking.ca/tahsis-river/) - The Tahsis River forms the headwaters of the long and narrow Tahsis inlet. There is a small summer run of Steelhead and a bigger run winter.
- [Sooke River](https://gohiking.ca/sooke-river/) - The Sooke River is a small stream flowing south from Sooke Lake into Sooke Basin on the Juan De Fuca Strait on southern Vancouver Island.
- [Somas River](https://gohiking.ca/somas-river/) - The Somas River is one of Vancouver Island’s largest river systems. The River is created by the joining of the Ash, Sproat, and Stamp river systems.
- [Sebahall River](https://gohiking.ca/sebahall-river/) - The Upper Sebahall River watershed flows into the west end of the lake, just before entering the lake, it is joined by the McIvor River.
- [San Juan River](https://gohiking.ca/san-juan-river/) - The San Juan River is a small stream with a big river fishery, flowing eastward on southern Vancouver Island, it empties into Port San Juan.
- [San Josef River](https://gohiking.ca/san-josef-river/) - The San Josef River is best known as the starting point for hikes into Cape Scott Park. The 2.8 km of river can be canoed at high tide to the beach
- [Salmon River](https://gohiking.ca/salmon-river/) - The Salmon River flows north from Heber Mountain in Strathcona Park and enters Johnstone Strait at Kelsey Bay on the east coast of Vancouver Island.
- [Rogers Creek](https://gohiking.ca/rogers-creek/) - In the city of Port Alberni, there flows a wonderful little stream called rogers creek, it runs through the Rogers Creek Park.
- [Ralph River](https://gohiking.ca/ralph-river/) - Ralph River is located in Strathcona Park and flows into Buttle Lake. There is a very nice campground at the river mouth with 85 vehicle-accessible sites.
- [Quatse River](https://gohiking.ca/quatse-river/) - The Quatse River is a beautiful little river that flows from Quatse Lake into Hardy Bay at Port Hardy on the north end of Vancouver Island.
- [Puntledge River](https://gohiking.ca/puntledge-river/) - The moderately sized Puntledge River flows northeast from Comox Lake. The river is a wild river for kayaking before joining by the Browns River and mellowing.
- [Perry River](https://gohiking.ca/perry-river/) - The perry river is a stream located just 2.4 miles from Tahsis and joins up with the leiner river just above the rec site.
- [Oyster River](https://gohiking.ca/oyster-river-2/) - The Oyster River is a small stream with its headwaters at Pearl Lake (near Buttle Lake) and crosses Highway 19 halfway between Courtenay and Campbell River
- [Nomash River](https://gohiking.ca/nomash-river/) - When the Nomash River reaches the Zeballos River it more than doubles its size. It's a beautiful river, with a wonderful cave
- [Nitinat River](https://gohiking.ca/nitinat-river/) - Located in a west coast rain forest of fir and hemlock, the beautiful Nitinat River Provincial Park offers excellent adventures in wilderness hiking and camping
- [Nimpkish River](https://gohiking.ca/nimpkish-river/) - The Nimpkish River valley is broad and flat and over 100 km in length. It is shallow in incline, dropping only 280 metres, most of that before Woss Lake.
- [Nesook River](https://gohiking.ca/nesook-river/) - The Nesook River flows into Nesook Bay, on the west coast of the Island. It is a beautiful river. It has the potential to be a great canoeing river.
- [Nahwitti River](https://gohiking.ca/nahwitti-river/) - There is excellent cutthroat and sea-run dolly fishing in the Nahwitti River, and during the late winter, and early spring months, there is a run of steelhead.
- [Nahmint River](https://gohiking.ca/nahmint-river/) - The Nahmint River is a fast flowing piece of water that runs through a number of waterfalls and rapids until it reaches the Port Alberni Inlet.
- [Mohun Creek](https://gohiking.ca/mohun-creek/) - Mohun Creek flows from Mohun Lake through Morton Lake on its way to Menzies Bay. There is a great campground at Morton Lake. Mohun Lake
- [Millstone River](https://gohiking.ca/millstone-river/) - The Millstone River flows from Brannen Lake and through Bowen Park before entering the sea. You can fish in this river, but you must be under 16 or over 65.
- [Miller Creek](https://gohiking.ca/miller-creek/) - Miller Creek is a great place to go fishing, have a picnic or spend a few days enjoying the great outdoors. The creek starts its journey in Upper Quinsam Lake
- [Menzies Creek](https://gohiking.ca/menzies-creek/) - Menzies creek along with its estuary is located in Menzies bay. This is a very beautiful creek and one that l have always enjoyed hiking along.
- [McIvor River](https://gohiking.ca/mcivor-river/) - The McIvor River flows from the east side of Mount Leiner, and empties into Veron Lake, it joins the Sebahall River in the estuary.
- [Marble River](https://gohiking.ca/marble-river/) - The Marble River is a beautiful river, it is one of the best steelhead rivers on Vancouver Island. This is a classic river that is perfect for fly fishing.
- [Little Qualicum River](https://gohiking.ca/little-qualicum-river/) - The falls, beautiful canyon side trails, and picnic areas make Little Qualicum River a very popular family recreation destination.
- [Leiner River](https://gohiking.ca/leiner-river/) - The Leiner River has a small summer and winter run of steelhead and a great fall run of coho when the fall rains are heavy. It is quite amazing to watch.
- [Koksilah River](https://gohiking.ca/koksilah-river/) - The Koksilah River Provincial Park is 7 km west of Shawnigan Lake on southern Vancouver Island. Wonderful trails to walk.
- [Jordan River](https://gohiking.ca/jordan-river/) - Jordon River is one of those surf areas you like to be at on windy days. The beach itself has sandy patches but is mostly big, round, worn boulders.
- [Harris Creek](https://gohiking.ca/harris-creek/) - Harris Creek joins the San Juan River, south of the bridge, close to the town of Port Renfrew on southern Vancouver Island.
- [Gordon River](https://gohiking.ca/gordon-river/) - The Gordon River watershed is pretty extensive, it flows out in the Port Renfrew area. It is respected as a kayaking river, this is for white water kayaking.
- [Goodspeed River](https://gohiking.ca/goodspeed-river/) - The Goodspeed River is located in Holberg. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, steelhead and sea-run cutthroat.
- [Gold River](https://gohiking.ca/gold-river/) - The Gold River flows through the town of Gold River and into Muchalat Inlet, 14 km below the town. If you don't mind cold, icy water, you can take a dip.
- [French Creek](https://gohiking.ca/french-creek/) - French Creek is not doing as well as it was up until the '60s, the creek used to have great runs of coho, chum, steelhead, and sea-run cutthroat.
- [Eve River](https://gohiking.ca/eve-river/) - Fishing is improving in the Eve River and one of the best places to fish is at the junction pool, where the Adam river joins.
- [Englishman River](https://gohiking.ca/englishman-river/) - Englishman River is located in the Errington, Coombs area, the river is just north of Nanaimo, the river flows into the sea at the south end of Parksville.
- [Elk River](https://gohiking.ca/elk-river/) - The Elk River is a very pretty little river located just out side Gold River, the fishing is awesome and the wildlife viewing is out of this world.
- [Elk Creek](https://gohiking.ca/elk-creek/) - Elk Creek starts up in the New Castle Mountain Range and is a fairly active stream until you reach the valley floor. Its a nice little creek.
- [Disappearing River](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/caves/disappearing-river/) - The Disappearing River and the Reappearing River is a part of the Benson River that flows underground for about 2 km before reappearing again.
- [Davie River](https://gohiking.ca/davie-river/) - The Davie River is closed during the winter steelhead run, but you can catch summer run steelhead in the months of June and July
- [Cowichan River](https://gohiking.ca/cowichan-river/) - The Cowichan River trail makes 20 km of the river accessible. You can drift fish in the lower half of the river and catch fish in comfort.
- [Conuma River](https://gohiking.ca/conuma-river/) - Conuma River is located on the road to Tahsis and is quite the river. The estuary is big and full of wildlife, take a hike here, you won't forget it.
- [Consort Creek](https://gohiking.ca/consort-creek/) - Consort Creek flows out of Stewart lake and runs for about 6.5 km before entering the White River. Consort Creek is the largest tributary of the White River.
- [Coleman Creek](https://gohiking.ca/coleman-creek/) - Coleman Creek flows out of Darlington Lake, located on Bamfield Road just west of the old Franklin Camp Site. The creek is a great little fishing spot.
- [Cluxewe river](https://gohiking.ca/cluxewe-river/) - The small Cluxewe River flows into Broughton Strait just north of Port McNeill on the east coast of North Vancouver Island.
- [Caycuse River](https://gohiking.ca/caycuse-river/) - The Caycuse River flows into Nitinat Lake. The river offers summer and winter runs of steelhead. The river is open only to fly-fishing above Hatton Creek.
- [Campbell River](https://gohiking.ca/campbell-river/) - The Campbell River is only 5 km long but in its short run is some of the best fishing on the Island. I have hiked along this river for more than 55 years.
- [Cameron River](https://gohiking.ca/cameron-river/) - Cameron River Canyon is a wild kayaking river run that has some incredible drops and fast water runs, it is one of the island's premier kayak runs.
- [Black Creek](https://gohiking.ca/black-creek/) - Black Creek meanders through farmland and forests as it heads to the Pacific Ocean on the east coast of Vancouver Island.
- [Big Tree Creek](https://gohiking.ca/big-tree-creek/) - Big Tree Creek flows under the highway just south of Sayward. It's a very pretty creek that has its headwaters in the Prince of Wales Mountain Range.
- [Benson River](https://gohiking.ca/benson-river/) - The Benson River Is a small river that runs between Kathleen Lake and Benson Lake. This is a fly-fishing and catch-and-release river. It's a pretty river.
- [Benson Creek](https://gohiking.ca/benson-creek/) - The hike to Benson Creek and its waterfall is quite pleasing, and you could see deer, raccoons, and possibly elk, or black bears along the trail.
- [Bedwell River](https://gohiking.ca/bedwell-river/) - The Bedwell River valley was first surveyed in 1856 by John Buttle, John found gold in the valley, the word was out, and the gold rush was on.
- [Atluck Creek](https://gohiking.ca/atluck-creek/) - Atluck Creek flows through the Husan lakes and at the narrows between the two lakes is where you will find the Husan Caves
- [Ash River](https://gohiking.ca/ash-river/) - With its headwaters in Strathcona Provincial Park, the Ash River is a beautiful little stream that winds its way through some very pretty country.
- [Artlish River](https://gohiking.ca/artlish-river/) - The Artlish River is very remote but can be accessed through some rough logging roads from Zeballos on the west coast of the Island.
- [Amor De Cosmo Creek](https://gohiking.ca/amor-de-cosmo-creek/) - Amor De Cosmo Creek has some nice-sized rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. This is a great place to view wildlife and birds,
- [Zeballos Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/zeballos-harbour/) - The discovery of gold in Zeballos in the 1920s. The Zeballos Harbour was quickly filled with ships. These ships brought miners who became part of the gold rush.
- [Winter Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/winter-harbour/) - Winter Harbour is located on the northwest tip of Vancouver Island. The small community is in Forward Inlet and is close to Quatsino Narrows.
- [Sooke Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/sooke-harbour/) - Sooke Harbour is located just 60 minutes from Victoria's Inner Harbor along the southwest coast of Vancouver Island. When you visit, bring your camera
- [Port Renfrew](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/port-renfrew/) - Port Renfrew and its harbor is located at the end of Highway 14 on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island, a trip here is well worth the effort.
- [Port Neville](https://gohiking.ca/port-neville/) - Hans Hansen, a Norwegian Settler, was the first European to settle in Port Neville. Port Neville is located on the mainland side of Johnstone Strait.
- [Port McNeill](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/port-mcneill/) - Port McNeill and its harbour sit on the edge of the Broughton Archipelago, on the northeast side of Vancouver Island. It is surrounded by misty rainforests.
- [Port Hardy](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/port-hardy/) - Port Hardy and its harbour is the largest community on the North Island. The first settlers came to the Port Hardy area at the turn of the century.
- [Port Alice](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/port-alice/) - The Port Alice Harbour is located on northwest Vancouver Island. It is located on the shores of Neroutsos Inlet. It is surrounded by lush rainforests
- [Port Alberni Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/port-alberni-harbour/) - The Port Alberni Harbour is located at the head of Alberni Inlet on Vancouver Island. This is the jumping-off spot for West Coast adventures.
- [Mill Bay Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/mill-bay-harbour/) - Mill Bay Harbour is a laid-back way of life here, although you are only a few miles from Victoria, it's a nice place, come on and take a visit.
- [Maple Bay Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/maple-bay-harbour/) - Maple Bay Harbour is a wonderful little harbour located in the Cowichan Valley on southern Vancouver Island. Maple Bay is home to marine activity year round.
- [Ladysmith Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/ladysmith-harbour/) - the Ladysmith Harbour located on the east side of south Vancouver Island, right on the 49th parallel, Ladysmith is a small but very pretty town
- [Kelsey Bay Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/kelsey-bay-harbour/) - The Kelsey Bay Harbour located in the Sayward Valley on North Vancouver Island in British Columbia, is the small harbor at Kelsey Bay.
- [Holberg Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/holberg-harbour/) - Today, Holberg Harbour is a great place to set out on a west coast adventure. There are numerous trails that head out in many directions
- [Gold River Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/gold-river-harbour/) - The Gold River harbour is one of those places that will be the envy of the island after all the industries have been replaced by tourist-related operations.
- [Fanny Bay Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/fanny-bay-harbour/) - The Fanny Bay Harbour is situated on southeast Vancouver Island, on Baynes Sound, it separates Vancouver Island and Denman Island.
- [Fair Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/fair-harbour/) - Fair Harbour has a great campground here with 26 sites all with picnic tables and fire pits. There also is a government wharf with a fuel dock.
- [Departure Bay Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/departure-bay-harbour/) - Departure Bay Harbour has been occupied for many years by the First Peoples, one of the earliest in the region was the Snuneymuxw First Nations,
- [Deep Bay Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/deep-bay-harbour/) - Deep Bay Harbour is located on Vancouver Island, 26 km north of Qualicum Beach, the area is known as "lighthouse country".
- [Cowichan Bay Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/cowichan-bay-harbour/) - Cowichan Bay Harbour is located on the east coast of southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It is one of the prettiest communities on Vancouver Island
- [Comox Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/comox-harbour/) - There were many ships that had to anchor in the Comox Harbour and transport their goods back and forth by tender, so in 1893, the Comox Wharf was built.
- [Coal Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/coal-harbour/) - Coal Harbour played a role in coastal defence during the Second World War. The R.C.A.F had a seaplane base and reconnaissance station located there.
- [Campbell River Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/campbell-river-harbour/) - The Campbell River Harbour is a very busy place, with all kinds of activities taking place, commercial and tourist-based.
- [Blunden Harbour](https://gohiking.ca/blunden-harbour/) - Blunden Harbour is a place of waterfalls and rivers, of deer and wolves, of birds and seals. A place of windy forests gently covered in a blanket of mist.
- [Ports & Harbors](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/ports-and-harbors/) - Vancouver Island has many ports and harbors, some are small like Winter Harbor while others are huge like the Victoria or Nanaimo harbors.
- [White River Park](https://gohiking.ca/white-river-park/) - The River runs through an awesome park of the same name, the White River Park. It is on northern Vancouver Island and is a wilderness area of incredible beauty.
- [Willow Point Park](https://gohiking.ca/willow-point-park/) - Willow Point Park is a very nice inner-city multi-use park that has so much to do, there are many awesome events held in the sportsplex.
- [Vernon Lake Campground](https://gohiking.ca/vernon-lake-campground/) - The Veron Lake Campground is among the best places to camp on the North Island. The views from the beach are incredible. It is truly awe-inspiring.
- [Top Bridge Park](https://gohiking.ca/top-bridge-park/) - The Top Bridge Park is one of Parkesville's jewels. It is highlighted by its suspension bridge spanning the English River.
- [Tlowlis Lake Rec Site](https://gohiking.ca/tlowlis-lake-rec-site/) - The Tlowlis Lake Rec Site is a nice little site nestled amongst a small old-growth forest stand on a beautiful Lake. This site has a cartop boat launch.
- [Strathcona Park](https://gohiking.ca/strathcona-park/) - Situated on the central Island, Strathcona Park is a premier wilderness hiking park with some of the island's highest peaks on the islandl.
- [Stocking Creek Falls Park](https://gohiking.ca/stocking-creek-falls-park/) - Stocking Creek Falls Park is a favourite spot of ours to get a bit of nature and we go there often, there are good chances to see wildlife..
- [Sproat Lake Park](https://gohiking.ca/sproat-lake-park/) - Sproat Lake Park is located northwest of Port Alberni, it is a beautiful lakeside park where you can swim, canoe, kayak, powerboat, water ski or windsurf.
- [Sealand Park](https://gohiking.ca/sealand-park/) - Sealand Park is located in Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island, and it's such a pretty park to take a walk in. It is a bit of a down-and-up park.
- [San Josef River Heritage Park](https://gohiking.ca/san-josef-river-heritage-park/) - The San Josef River Heritage Park is such a beautiful little place. There are plenty of spots to camp, most are equipped with tables and fire pits.
- [Rathtrevor Park](https://gohiking.ca/rathtrevor-park/) - Rathtrevor Park in Parksville is one of the best camping picnic areas on Vancouver Island. Giant old-growth firs, an incredible sandy beach with campsites.
- [Pye Mountain Rec Site](https://gohiking.ca/pye-mountain-rec-site/) - The Pye Mountain Rec Site is just north of Roberts Lake, there are 4 km of trails that are part of the trail system, but many more side trails to explore.
- [Petroglyph Park](https://gohiking.ca/petroglyph-park/) - Petroglyph Park is found in the city of Nanaimo, BC. The park is at the estuary of the Nanaimo River where it flows into the Nanaimo Harbor
- [Pacheedaht campground](https://gohiking.ca/pacheedaht-campground/) - Pacheedaht Campground and Beach are located on the lands of the Pacheedaht people, very close to the trailhead for the West Coast Trail.
- [Oyster River Park](https://gohiking.ca/oyster-river-park/) - The Oyster River Park is a great place to go for a walk, you have the river on one side and the farm fields on the other side.
- [Octopus Islands Marine Park](https://gohiking.ca/octopus-islands-marine-park/) - The Octopus Islands Marine Park is located along the northeast coast of Quadra Island. The park is a spectacular destination for ocean kayaking enthusiasts.
- [Nixon Creek Campground](https://gohiking.ca/nixon-creek-campground/) - The Nixon Creek Campground is a very pretty site, the rec site has 48 campsites right on the edge of Cowichan Lake, great for swimming.
- [Nitinat Park](https://gohiking.ca/nitinat-park/) - The Nitinat River runs through the Nitinat park where a wonderful forest of big trees is protected. The river drops through a series of waterfalls.
- [Nimpkish Lake Campsite](https://gohiking.ca/nimpkish-lake-campsite/) - Nimpkish Lake campsite is located on the shore of Nimpkish Lake in the Nimpkish Valley, and it is a big lake. It is 20 km + long and quite narrow.
- [Neck Point Park](https://gohiking.ca/neck-point-park/) - Neck Point Park is a pretty awesome place to spend a day exploring. Everything from fine pebble beaches to rugged rock cliffs with plenty of trails.
- [Morton Lake Park](https://gohiking.ca/morton-lake-park/) - Morton Lake Park is located north of Campbell River in the Sayward forest area. The parks is on the shores of Morton lake
- [Moorecroft Park](https://gohiking.ca/moorecroft-park/) - Gertrude Moore created Moorecroft Camp for women on the site of the current Moorecroft Park. she named the camp after her childhood home back in Ontario.
- [Miracle Beach Park](https://gohiking.ca/miracle-beach-park/) - As a camping destination, few locations can beat the beautiful Miracle Beach Park, located between Campbell River and the Comox Valley.
- [Miller Creek Rec Site](https://gohiking.ca/miller-creek-rec-site/) - The fishing is awesome at the Miller Creek Rec Site, fish just offshore, the miller creek estuary is a quiet place to spin cast or bobber fish.
- [Memekay Horse Camp](https://gohiking.ca/memekay-horse-camp/) - The Memekay Horse Camp is located in the Sayward Valley, this site was created to serve as the north end campsite for the Salmon-Brewster Horse Trail.
- [McCreight Lake Rec Site](https://gohiking.ca/mccreight-lake-rec-site/) - I first visited the McCreight Lake Rec Site back in the early 60s, it was called Bear Lake then. The fishing was great then, and it still is today.
- [Loudon Park](https://gohiking.ca/loudon-park/) - Loudon park is very pretty little park located right in town, Nanaimo has many awesome parks and this one is one of the best.
- [Lizard Lake Rec Site](https://gohiking.ca/lizard-lake-rec-site/) - The lizard lake Rec Site is set at a low altitude with easy access you can fish the lake year-round with the best fishing from March to November.
- [Little Qualicum Falls Park](https://gohiking.ca/little-qualicum-falls-park/) - One of my favourite places to visit on Vancouver Island is the Little Qualicum Falls Park, This is truly one of the most beautiful parks on the Island.
- [Kye Bay Park](https://gohiking.ca/kye-bay-park/) - Kye Bay Park has one of the prettiest beaches that you can find on the east side of Vancouver Island. The beach can run out for a great distance at low tide.
- [Klaklakama Lake Rec Site](https://gohiking.ca/klaklakama-lake-rec-site/) - The Klaklakama Lake Rec Site or might I say, klaklakama lakes Rec Sites, there are two of them, are called the highlight of the Nimpkish Valley.
- [Kitty Coleman Provincial Park](https://gohiking.ca/kitty-coleman-provincial-park/) - The Kitty Coleman Provincial Park is located on the east side of Vancouver Island. The park is nice to visit, it is south of Campbell River.
- [Kinsol Trestle Park](https://gohiking.ca/kinsol-trestle-park/) - The Kinsol Trestle Park is a great place to visit. The trestle is epic. It is one of eight trestles that are part of the Cowichan River Trail.
- [Kin Beach Park](https://gohiking.ca/kin-beach-park/) - Kin Beach Park can be found out in the Comox area. We love visiting this beautiful little park, it's like a hidden treasure just outside Comox.
- [Kennedy Lake Park](https://gohiking.ca/kennedy-lake-park/) - Kennedy Lake Park is a recreation destination for kayaking, boating, canoeing, picnicking, swimming, camping, and sightseeing. Kennedy Lake Park is beautiful.
- [Kains Lake Rec Site](https://gohiking.ca/kains-lake-rec-site/) - The Kains Lake Rec Site is located on Kains Lake, Vancouver Island, you can find it on the Holberg rd about west 14 km of Port Hardy.
- [Joe Walker Park](https://gohiking.ca/joe-walker-park/) - Joe Walker Park has been named after old Joe Walker, he was a long-time resident of the Mystery Beach Subdivision. The site is located on Vancouver Island.
- [Horne Lake Caves Park](https://gohiking.ca/horne-lake-caves-park/) - Vancouver Island has many cave systems to visit, but the caves at Horne Lake Caves Park have got to the best on the island
- [Hoomac Lake Rec Site](https://gohiking.ca/hoomac-lake-rec-site/) - The Hoomac Lake Rec Site is in between the Sayward Valley and Port McNeill on the north island highway, not very far from Woss on North Vancouver Island.
- [Gray Lake Rec Site](https://gohiking.ca/gray-lake-rec-site/) - The Gray lake rec Site on Vancouver Island is located on Gray Lake, you can find it between fry lake and Brewster lake, this is a pretty little rec site.
- [Gordon Bay Park](https://gohiking.ca/gordon-bay-park/) - Visit Gordon Bay Park, where great family camping and fishing await you on the shores of Lake Cowichan. The park is north of Duncan on south Vancouver Island.
- [Goose Spit Park](https://gohiking.ca/goose-spit-park/) - Goose Spit Park is located a short distance from Comox, on Vancouver Island. Goose spit is a pretty cool place that is found at the entrance to Comox bay.
- [Goldstream Park](https://gohiking.ca/goldstream-park/) - Goldstream Park is just a few minutes out from Victoria, yet it is so wild and majestic, one would think you were in the middle of a great wilderness.
- [Gold River Park](https://gohiking.ca/gold-river-park/) - Gold River Park is located just 5 km from town on the banks of the Gold River, Vancouver Island. Just head towards the Gold River Estuary and follow the signs.
- [Gods Pocket Marine Park](https://gohiking.ca/gods-pocket-marine-park/) - Gods Pocket Marine Park is comprised of a group of islands at the entrance to Queen Charlotte Strait, including Hurst, Bell, Boyle, and Crane Islands.
- [Fuller Lake Park](https://gohiking.ca/fuller-lake-park/) - Fuller Lake Park is a great place for swimming, fishing canoeing and kayaking. The park is located just outside Chemainus on south Vancouver Island.
- [French Beach Park](https://gohiking.ca/french-beach-park/) - Situated on the west coast of Vancouver Island, on the shore of the incredible beautiful Juan de Fuca Strait, French Beach Park offers awesome hiking trails
- [Filberg Heritage Lodge](https://gohiking.ca/filberg-heritage-lodge/) - The Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park is located in the community of Comox, Vancouver Island, BC in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, Canada.
- [Fairy Lake Rec Site](https://gohiking.ca/fairy-lake-rec-site/) - The Fairy lake Rec Site on Vancouver Island is on Fairy Lake and is located close to Port Renfrew. You use the paved Harris Creek main line to get there.
- [Englishman River Park](https://gohiking.ca/englishman-river-park/) - The river is situated in the Englishman River Park just north of Nanaimo, The Provincial Park features two incredible waterfalls in a deep canyon.
- [Elk Falls Park](https://gohiking.ca/elk-falls-park/) - Elk Falls Park is located just west of Campbell River on the Gold River Hwy. It has a great many trails for hiking, picnic areas, and over 200. campsites.
- [Elk Creek Campground](https://gohiking.ca/elk-creek-campground/) - The Elk Creek Campground is a small, shady site next to a creek. An open forest makes for easy exploration. There are lots of private sites here.
- [Desolation Sound Resort](https://gohiking.ca/desolation-sound-resort/) - Desolation Sound Resort is such a pretty place, on the shore of Desolation Sound, about 5 km from Lund. The cabins are well-built and looked after.
- [Cougar Creek Campground](https://gohiking.ca/cougar-creek-campground/) - Cougar Creek Campground is located on the Nesook Bay road, it runs off the Head Bay road that will take you to Tahsis from Gold River, Vancouver Island.
- [Comox Lake Campground And Park](https://gohiking.ca/comox-lake-campground-and-park/) - The Comox Lake Campground Park on Vancouver Island is a jewel of a site. It has beautiful sandy beaches and a swimming float. boat launch and dock.
- [Cluxewe Campground](https://gohiking.ca/cluxewe-campground/) - The Cluxewe campground has 147 campsites with many of them located right on the beach. it is located on North Vancouver Island.
- [Cathedral Grove Park](https://gohiking.ca/cathedral-grove-park/) - There are many trails in Cathedral Grove Park, some short and others long, none are too long though. There are interpretive signs along the trails.
- [Carmanah Walbran Park](https://gohiking.ca/carmanah-walbran-park/) - Carmanah Walbran Park is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island and is by far the most beautiful place on Earth. You will love this park.
- [Cape Scott Park](https://gohiking.ca/cape-scott-park/) - Cape Scott Park is also fortunate to have some excellent examples of old-growth forests, including many trees in excess of 3 meters in diameter.
- [Bowen Park](https://gohiking.ca/bowen-park/) - Bowen Park is located right in the middle of Nanaimo Big bay Rec Site is on Lower Campbell lake. There are many places to camp here besides the main campground.
- [Botanical Beach Park](https://gohiking.ca/botanical-beach-park/) - Botanical Beach Park is on the west coast of Vancouver Island northwest of Victoria. The area is a protected zone, treat it with respect.
- [Big Bay Rec Site](https://gohiking.ca/big-bay-rec-site/) - Big bay Rec Site is on Lower Campbell lake, Vancouver Island . There are many, many places to camp here besides the main campground.
- [Bamberton Park](https://gohiking.ca/bamberton-park/) - Bamberton Park is located in Mill Bay. It is a beautiful place to visit. The white sandy beach and picnic areas at the beach are great places to sunbathe.
- [Auger Point Park](https://gohiking.ca/auger-point-park/) - The fishing at the Auger Point Park is pretty phenomenal and if you have a small vessel to get out beyond the shore, you just might lock into a big one.
- [Atluck Lake Rec Sites](https://gohiking.ca/atluck-lake-rec-sites/) - The Atluck lake Rec Site on Vancouver Island is on a lovely lake that is fairly large in size, the lake is quite deep and loaded with stocked rainbow.
- [Anuntz Lake Rec Site](https://gohiking.ca/anuntz-lake-rec-site/) - Anuntz lake rec Site is located on Vancouver Island. It is stocked with cutthroat and has a population of wild rainbow and dolly varden trout.
- [Antler Lake Rec Site](https://gohiking.ca/antler-lake-rec-site/) - Antler Lake Rec Site is well looked after with picnic sites with fire pits and tables. This is a day-use site with no camping.
- [Alice Lake Park](https://gohiking.ca/alice-lake-park/) - Alice Lake park offers up some very good fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, kokanee, and dolly varden. Trolling is the best way to fish in this lake.
- [Alder Bay Resort](https://gohiking.ca/alder-bay-resort/) - For over 30 years the Alder Bay Resort has been a hidden gem on Northern Vancouver Island offering a relaxed and friendly RV Park and camping destination.
- [Admiral Broeren Cypress Rec Site](https://gohiking.ca/admiral-broeren-cypress-rec-site/) - We journeyed to the Admiral Broeren Cypress Tree in the fall of 2012. It was an awesome adventure. This tree is pretty awesome to see standing before you.
- [Black Huckleberries](https://gohiking.ca/plants/coastal-plants/wild-fruit/black-huckleberries/) - Many mammals, from black bears to mice, feed on Black Huckleberries. Herbivores graze on the entire plant, it appears to be a favorite browse of deer.
- [Victoria Lake](https://gohiking.ca/victoria-lake/) - Victoria lake is fed by limestone-enriched water from the marble river drainage system and forms an integral part of the marble river basin itself.
- [Vernon Lake](https://gohiking.ca/vernon-lake/) - Vernon Lake on Vancouver Island is located in the nimpkish valley on north Vancouver Island. There are 24 campsites located on this picturesque lake.
- [Upper Quinsam Lake](https://gohiking.ca/upper-quinsam-lake/) - The Upper Quinsam Lake on Vancouver Island is a wonderful lake to canoe and there are many bays and islands to explore. Spent lots of time on this lake
- [Upper Campbell Lake](https://gohiking.ca/upper-campbell-lake/) - Upper Campbell Lake on Vancouver Island is a large man made lake that was created when the government of the day built the strathcona dam.
- [Upana Lake](https://gohiking.ca/upana-lake/) - Upana Lake on Vancouver Island is a popular summer fishing spot with a great rainbow trout fishery, and the upana caves are located nearby.
- [Stewart Lake](https://gohiking.ca/stewart-lake/) - Stewart Lake is awesome. The camping is just exquisite here and the views will take your breath away. One of Vancouver Islands great lakes.
- [Stella Lake](https://gohiking.ca/stella-lake/) - There are a number of other wilderness campsites scattered around Stella Lake that have some nice camping spots. This lake is on Vancouver Island
- [Sproat Lake](https://gohiking.ca/sproat-lake/) - Sproat Lake is located alongside the highway to Tofino, Ucluelet and the Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island. It's a great lake.
- [Spider Lake](https://gohiking.ca/spider-lake/) - Spider Lake on Vancouver Island features a clean sandy beach perfect for water activities on a summer day. The lake is excellent for canoeing and kayaking.
- [Spectacle Lake](https://gohiking.ca/spectacle-lake/) - Spectacle lake on Vancouver Island and surrounding park is located north of Victoria up on the Malahat range of southern Vancouver Island.
- [Snakehead Lake](https://gohiking.ca/snakehead-lake/) - Access to Snakehead Lake is right at the picnic area off of Highway 28, approximately 30 km (18.6 miles) southwest of Campbell River on Vancouver Island.
- [Shawnigan Lake](https://gohiking.ca/shawnigan-lake/) - Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island is one of the more beautiful lakes on the east coast of Vancouver Island. You want to visit.
- [Schoen Lake](https://gohiking.ca/schoen-lake/) - Schoen Lake on Vancouver Island gives you access to wilderness hiking, fishing and camping on Vancouver Island. It's a real nice spot.
- [Reginald Lake](https://gohiking.ca/reginald-lake/) - Reginald Lake on Vancouver Island is a very nice lake, there are some fair sized trout here and a few very nice campsites.
- [Regan Lake](https://gohiking.ca/regan-lake/) - Regan lake on Vancouver Island is a very nice little lake up in the oyster river area. You can reach the lake from the Comox logging mainline.
- [Paterson Lake](https://gohiking.ca/paterson-lake/) - Paterson Lake on Vancouver Island is located just north of grey lake which is on the Brewster Lake road. Turn onto the Paterson lake road north of fry lake.
- [Nitinat Lake](https://gohiking.ca/nitinat-lake/) - Nitinat Lake on Vancouver Island is a beautiful lake, 24 km in length and 1 km wide. Nitinat Lake flows into the ocean at Nitinat narrows.
- [Nimpkish Lake](https://gohiking.ca/nimpkish-lake/) - Nimpkish lake is located in the nimpkish valley on Vancouver Island and is a very large lake. The lake is 20 +km long but quite narrow.
- [Nanaimo Lakes](https://gohiking.ca/nanaimo-lakes/) - The Nanaimo lakes on Vancouver Island are a series of four very popular recreation lakes located southwest of Nanaimo along the Nanaimo river.
- [Nahwitti Lake](https://gohiking.ca/nahwitti-lake/) - Nahwitti Lake is a nice little lake on the road to Holberg on North Vancouver Island. This lake is not fished much and does not receive much fishing pressure.
- [Nahmint Lake](https://gohiking.ca/nahmint-lake/) - Nahmint Lake is a beautiful lake with very nice forests and mountains around it, the bird and wildlife in the area is incredible.
- [Muchalat Lake](https://gohiking.ca/muchalat-lake/) - I have camped at Muchalat Lake on Vancouver Island in the past and have always had a great fishing experience. It's a nice lake.
- [Morton Lake](https://gohiking.ca/morton-lake/) - There is a boat launch on Morton Lake on Vancouver Island that you access here as well as a put-in for Morton Lake. A great place to view mushrooms.
- [Mohun Lake](https://gohiking.ca/mohun-lake/) - One of the Mohun Lake camp-grounds is located right off of the Menzies bay mainline on Vancouver Island. This is a great spot to put in your canoes,
- [Misty Lake](https://gohiking.ca/misty-lake/) - The misty Lake Ecological Reserve is located between Port Mcneil and Port Hardy, The lake is like a jewel set in a forest of Western Red Cedar.
- [Middle Quinsam Lake](https://gohiking.ca/middle-quinsam-lake/) - Middle Quinsam Lake on Vancouver Island lake can be found on the quinsam river system. The lake has fair numbers of rainbow and cutthroat trout.
- [Merril Lake](https://gohiking.ca/merril-lake/) - Camping at Merril Lake on Vancouver Island is a pretty nice way to spend a weekend. There are 4 campsites at this lake and a boat launch.
- [Mcivor Lake](https://gohiking.ca/mcivor-lake/) - McIvor Lake on Vancouver Island is found 8 km from Campbell River on the Gold River road, Highway 28. It has so much history.
- [Mariwood Lake](https://gohiking.ca/mariwood-lake/) - Mariwood Lake on Vancouver Island is one of those lakes that can just take your breath away. It has always done that to me.
- [Malaspina Lake](https://gohiking.ca/malaspina-lake/) - The Malaspina Lake recreation site is located southeast of Tahsis on the Head Bay Forest Service road, on Vancouver Island. It is a day-use site.
- [Lower Quinsam Lake](https://gohiking.ca/lower-quinsam-lake/) - The lower quinsam lake on Vancouver Island is one of three lakes on the quinsam river. Over the years I have fished and camped at them all many times.
- [Lower Campbell Lake](https://gohiking.ca/lower-campbell-lake/) - Lower Campbell Lake on Vancouver Island is a very large man made lake. This lake has many points of access and many campgrounds.
- [Lost Lake](https://gohiking.ca/lost-lake/) - Lost lake is one of those small wonders that are all over Vancouver Island, great camping, wonderful fishing and wildlife that is all around you.
- [Lizard Lake](https://gohiking.ca/lizard-lake/) - Lizard lake is a nice little lake on south Vancouver Island. Lizard lake is a very popular lake 18 km northeast of Port Renfrew.
- [Lake Helen Mckenzie](https://gohiking.ca/lake-helen-mckenzie/) - Vancouver Islands Lake Helen Mckenzie is a very pretty lake set amongst the high altitude forests of forbidden plateau in Strathcona Park.
- [Lady Lake](https://gohiking.ca/lady-lake/) - Lady Lake is located in Strathcona Park, Vancouver Island, on the Forbidden Plateau, a very beautiful setting for sure. The alpine terrain is beautiful.
- [Kwai Lake](https://gohiking.ca/kwai-lake/) - Kwai Lake on Vancouver Island is not a great fishing lake but there are lots of small stocked rainbow trout here. Nice lake for sure.
- [Kunlin Lake](https://gohiking.ca/kunlin-lake/) - Kunlin lake is located just southeast of the town of Gold River, Vancouver Island, use the Ucana Road, I recommend that a truck be used, a 4x4 truck.
- [Kennedy Lake](https://gohiking.ca/kennedy-lake/) - Kennedy Lake is a large freshwater lake located between the communities of Tofino and Ucluelet on Vancouver Island. It's a beautiful lake.
- [Kains Lake](https://gohiking.ca/kains-lake/) - Kains Lake is located on the Holberg rd about west 14 km of Port Hardy, Vancouver Island. The fishing is good, and the cutthroat trout are fun to catch
- [John Hart Lake](https://gohiking.ca/john-hart-lake/) - John Hart Lake is a man-made lake just northwest of Campbell Rive. BC Hydro has a dam built there to supply water for electrical power creation.
- [Horne Lake](https://gohiking.ca/horne-lake/) - Horne lake, Vancouver Island has two incredibly beautiful parks that offer a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities.
- [Hoomak Lake](https://gohiking.ca/hoomak-lake/) - Hoomak Lake on Vancouver Island is between the Sayward Valley and Port McNeill on the north island hwy, not very far from Woss.
- [Hairtrigger Lake](https://gohiking.ca/hairtrigger-lake/) - Hairtrigger lake is located in the forbidden plateau area of strathcona park, Vancouver Island. The scenery is absolutely stunning, breath taking even.
- [Gooseneck Lake](https://gohiking.ca/gooseneck-lake/) - Gooseneck Lake on Vancouver Island has always been a great fishing lake. The first time I fished this lake was in 1961, I was with my father and brother.
- [Fuller Lake](https://gohiking.ca/fuller-lake/) - Fuller Lake Park has tennis courts, a floating swimming pier and change rooms for your use and the beach has a life guard on duty during the summer months.
- [Forbes Landing](https://gohiking.ca/forbes-landing/) - There are a few homes here and over the years I have had friends and family members live here at Forbes Landing, Vancouver Island.
- [Farewell Lake](https://gohiking.ca/farewell-lake/) - Farewell lake is one of those lakes that when you first see it, it takes your breath away. It is such a pretty lake. Its just one of Vancouver Island, BC.
- [Fairy Lake](https://gohiking.ca/fairy-lake/) - Fairy lake is located close to Port Renfrew on the west coast of Vancouver Island. You use the paved Harris Creek main line to get there.
- [Elk Beaver Lake](https://gohiking.ca/elk-beaver-lake/) - Elk Beaver Lake is found alongside the pat bay highway north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. There are a variety of access points to these lakes.
- [Echo Lake](https://gohiking.ca/echo-lake/) - Echo Lake is located on Highway 28 about 8 miles up from Campbell River, Vancouver Island. At one time there was a lodge on the shores of the lake.
- [Drum Lakes](https://gohiking.ca/drum-lakes/) - The Drum Lakes are accessed from the Highway 28 just east of Gold River, Vancouver Island. What appears to be one lake is made up of two lakes really.
- [Darlington Lake](https://gohiking.ca/darlington-lake/) - Darlington Lake is one of two lakes that are just past the Franklin River shop on the way to Bamfield, on Vancouver Island. The other lake is Francis Lake.
- [Croteau Lake](https://gohiking.ca/croteau-lake/) - Croteau lake is located on Vancouver Island in Strathcona park on forbidden plateau. You reach the lake by trail from the Mount Washington ski area.
- [Cowichan Lake](https://gohiking.ca/cowichan-lake/) - Cowichan lake Is one of the biggest and most popular lakes on Vancouver Island. This lake is 40 km long and has more than 100 km of shoreline.
- [Comox Lake](https://gohiking.ca/comox-lake/) - Comox lake on Vancouver Island is very deep and offers some great year round fishing for big fish. Some of these fish can reach 3 kg.
- [Circlet Lake](https://gohiking.ca/circlet-lake/) - Circlet lake Is a beautiful lake found in the backcountry of Strathcona Park, Vancouver Island. This is a stocked lake. One of the best lakes.
- [Cedar Lake](https://gohiking.ca/cedar-lake/) - Cedar lake is located on Vancouver Island, up the mud lake road. This low elevation lake has some great fishing for decent trout up to 40 cm in size.
- [Cameron Lake](https://gohiking.ca/cameron-lake/) - Cameron Lake is located on the Port Alberni highway. You will find a resort, a picnic area, and a boat launch at the east end of Cameron Lake.
- [Buttle Lake](https://gohiking.ca/buttle-lake/) - Buttle Lake is a long and deep lake. All along one side of the lake runs the Westmin mine road. This road gives you easy access to this lake.
- [Bull Lake](https://gohiking.ca/bull-lake/) - Bull Lake is located on the Tahsis road at its highest point, we hit snow at the beginning of May at this point, after the climb up the hump.
- [Brannen Lake](https://gohiking.ca/brannen-lake/) - Brannen lake is located just outside Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC, on the Nanaimo Parkway. This is an urban lake with good access.
- [Blue Grouse Lake](https://gohiking.ca/blue-grouse-lake/) - Blue Grouse Lake is a small but very pretty lake located in the Oyster River watershed, the area is a great place to camp and fish. Lots of birdlife here.
- [Blackwater Lake](https://gohiking.ca/blackwater-lake/) - Blackwater Lake is long, narrow, and somewhat winding, with a range of shoreline features including reed and sedge-filled bays, rocky points, and bluffs.
- [Big Bay](https://gohiking.ca/big-bay/) - There are many trails around the shores of Big Bay and lots of wildlife, so if you're coming for a few hours or a few days, make sure you have a camera.
- [Benson Lake](https://gohiking.ca/benson-lake/) - Benson Lake is a small but very deep coastal mountain lake situated in the coastal western hemlock zone on the northern end of Vancouver Island
- [Beavertail Lake](https://gohiking.ca/beavertail-lake/) - Beavertail Lake is stocked with rainbow trout, the lake also has a natural run of kokanee, located on the Gold River road.
- [Beaver Lake](https://gohiking.ca/beaver-lake/) - Beaver Lake is located near the town of Port Alice. The lake is quite shallow, but in spite of this, it has a great sport fishery.
- [Battleship Lake](https://gohiking.ca/battleship-lake/) - Battleship lake is located in Strathcona Park. This is one of those really pretty mountain lakes and just awesome when seen covered by the morning mist.
- [Pine Marten](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/pine-martin/) - The Pine Martin is rarely seen on Vancouver Island, but we have been lucky to have them many times over our time spent in the forest.
- [Bacon Lake](https://gohiking.ca/bacon-lake/) - Bacon Lake is located above the north side of Upper Campbell Lake. It's a great little lake for camping and fishing. Nice lake for sure.
- [Anuntz Lake](https://gohiking.ca/anuntz-lake/) - Anuntz Lake is stocked with cutthroat and has a population of wild rainbow and dolly varden trout. The recreational site has camping sites and a boat launch.
- [Antler Lake](https://gohiking.ca/antler-lake/) - Antler lake is located on Vancouver Island, about 3 km from the town of Gold River. It is stocked with rainbow trout that get to an average size of 30 to 40 cm
- [Alice Lake](https://gohiking.ca/alice-lake/) - Alice Lake is a very pretty lake located on the north end of Vancouver Island. It is one of a series of good fishing lakes just off the Port Alice highway.
- [Zeballos Inlet](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/inlets/zeballos-inlet/) - Zeballos Inlet is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island. At the head of Zeballos Inlet, you will find the town of Zeballos, once a gold rush town.
- [Tlupana Inlet](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/inlets/tlupana-inlet/) - Tlupana Inlet is located on the west side of Vancouver Island. It runs off of Nootka Sound, you will also find Nesook bay, Head Bay and Nisnit Inlet here.
- [Neroutsos Inlet](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/inlets/neroutsos-inlet/) - The Neroutsos Inlet is located on Vancouver Island and is part of Quatsino Sound. At the southern end of the inlet is the town of Port Alice.
- [Muchalat Inlet](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/inlets/muchalat-inlet/) - Muchalat Inlet is located on the northwest end of Vancouver Island, about 350 km north of Victoria by road, the inlet is 45 km long.
- [Little Espinosa Inlet](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/inlets/little-espinosa-inlet/) - Little Espinosa Inlet is one of those magical places, l first saw it in 1971 when l was employed as a logger here, working in the fair harbour area.
- [Loughborough Inlet](https://gohiking.ca/loughborough-inlet/) - When I was a young fella, we had family friends who were homesteaders at Grassy Bay up in Loughborough Inlet. I would visit them during the summer months.
- [Jervis Inlet](https://gohiking.ca/jervis-inlet/) - Jervis Inlet is located just off the backside of Texada Island, it is a very deep fiord on the BC coast, in fact, it's the deepest in BC.
- [Holberg Inlet](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/inlets/holberg-inlet/) - Holberg Inlet is located at the north end of Quatsino Sound. At the end of the Inlet is the little town of Holberg. It has a population of about 100 people.
- [Hisnit Inlet](https://gohiking.ca/hisnit-inlet/) - Hisnit Inlet runs north from Tlupana Inlet, About halfway from Head Bay and Tahsis Inlet. It's a beautiful area to go kayaking.
- [Forward Inlet](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/inlets/forward-inlet/) - Winter Harbor with its quaint little village of the same name is located in Forward inlet and is a must visit destination when you are on the north island.
- [Alberni Inlet](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/inlets/alberni-inlet/) - The Alberni Inlet on Vancouver Island is a long, narrow Fiord that leads 40 km inland from Barkley Sound and the open Ocean.
- [Inlets](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/inlets/) - Vancouver Island and the surrounding coast has many inlets, some of them are quite large, others, not so big but they are all beautiful.
- [San Juan River Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/san-juan-river-estuary/) - The wildlife here in the San Juan River Estuary is incredible, you have a great chance of seeing black bears, deer, cougar, martins, or raccoons.
- [Salmon River Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/salmon-river-estuary/) - The Salmon River Estuary is made up of approx. 500 acres of inter tidal marshes and mud flats, with the river meandering through them.
- [Quatse River Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/quatse-river-estuary/) - The Quatse River Estuary is ranked amongst the top ten on Vancouver Island. The wildlife viewing here is awesome. The trails are beautiful.
- [Oyster River Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/oyster-river-estuary/) - My wife and l always enjoy hiking in the Oyster River Estuary. The ocean side is great, and there are wonderful places with tables to enjoy a picnic.
- [Nesook River Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/nesook-river-estuary/) - The Nesook River Estuary is located in Nesook Bay in the Tlupana Inlet. The Nesook River empties into the Tlupana River and forms the estuary for both rivers.
- [Mohun Creek Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/mohun-creek-estuary/) - You can reach the Mohun Creek Estuary by taking the highway to Sayward, and then crossing the creek right at Menzies Bay.
- [Menzies Creek Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/menzies-creek-estuary/) - The Menzies Creek Estuary is pretty cool. This is a very beautiful estuary - one that l have always enjoyed hiking around in.
- [Leiner River Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/leiner-river-estuary/) - Leiner River Estuary is a beautiful place and has a nice trail that runs alongside the river where a profound amount of wildflowers bloom.
- [Goodspeed River Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/goodspeed-river-estuary/) - The Goodspeed River Estuary is located 42 km west of Port Hardy, at the head of Holberg Inlet. At the turn of the century, Danish settlers Arrived.
- [Gold River Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/gold-river-estuary/) - kayak/canoe in the Gold River Estuary, where you'll see some incredible sights! Watch for bears as they are plentiful during the salmon runs on the river.
- [Conuma River Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/conuma-river-estuary/) - The Conuma River Estuary has lots of wildlife viewing opportunities, you might see black bears, Roosevelt elk, deer, and plenty of sea life, and lots of birds
- [Colonial Creek Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/colonial-creek-estuary/) - The Colonial Creek Estuary flows into the Neroutsos inlet at its southern end, just past the town of Port Alice. It is a great place for wildlife viewing.
- [Campbell River Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/campbell-river-estuary/) - The Campbell River Estuary was at one time used quite extensively for logging-based activity, with a large booming ground that fed the Raven Mill
- [Adam River Estuary](https://gohiking.ca/adam-river-estuary/) - Prior to contact with settlers, the Ma'amtagila occupied the area around the Adam River Estuary for thousands of years. It's quite a beautiful area to explore.
- [Estuaries](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/estuaries/) - An estuary is a body of water formed where rivers & streams mix with saltwater as they flow into the ocean. Vancouver Island river estuaries.
- [Telegraph Cove](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coves/telegraph-cove/) - Telegraph Cove is found in the Johnstone Strait. This area has been occupied by the first peoples for at least 9,000 years.
- [Squirrel Cove](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coves/squirrel-cove/) - Squirrel Cove on Cortes Island was traditionally used by the Klahoose First Nations for thousands of years to gather seafood before the European settlers came.
- [Friendly Cove](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coves/friendly-cove/) - In 1778, James Cook of the Royal Navy, while anchored in Resolution Cove on Bligh Island, went into Friendly Cove and first contact was made.
- [Beaver Cove](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coves/beaver-cove/) - When l was a boy, we used to have to take a ferry that ran between Kelsey bay and Beaver Cove in order to reach the north island. It was always a great trip.
- [Bear Cove](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coves/bear-cove/) - Bear Cove Recreation Site was redeveloped to create not one new boat launch but two of them, along with a rest area with toilets and an undercover picnic area.
- [Bauza Cove](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coves/bauza-cove/) - Bauza Cove is located just a short distance from Telegraph Cove. There is also the Resort campground, which is located just a 10-minute walk up a short hill.
- [Coves](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coves/) - Coves are everywhere on the west coast of BC. The area is one of the prettiest places on earth, and Vancouver Island is the jewel in the crown.
- [Vancouver Island](https://gohiking.ca/vancouver-island/) - Vancouver Island is the largest island on the west coast of North America. It is a little over 32,000 square kilometers in size and is 460 kilometers in length.
- [Sonora Island](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coastal-islands/sonora-island/) - Thurston Bay Marine Provincial Park is located on Sonora Island, Awesome place to visit.
- [Quadra Island](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coastal-islands/quadra-island/) - Located across the Passage from Campbell River, Quadra Island is a place that is more relaxed than the bigger centers like Campbell River
- [Nootka Island](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coastal-islands/nootka-island/) - Nootka Island has many bays and inlets awaiting your kayak and many beautiful trails awaiting your hiking boots, so come on and see for yourself.
- [Mitlenatch Island](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coastal-islands/mitlenatch-island/) - There is much to do here on Mitlenatch Island, there is hiking, picnicking, fishing, bird watching, wildlife photography, and swimming.
- [Hardwicke Island](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coastal-islands/hardwicke-island/) - In 1918, a Norwegian named Hans Bendickson moved his camp from Jervis Inlet to Hardwicke Island where he made a home for his family.
- [Haida Gwaii](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coastal-islands/haida-gwaii/) - Haida Gwaii is actually a archipelago made up of over 450 islands. Haida Gwaii is 80 km off the Pacific Northwest.Visit soon.
- [Gilford Island](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coastal-islands/gilford-island/) - Gilford Island is a pretty awesome place to visit
- [Drake Island](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coastal-islands/drake-island/) - Drake Island is the home of sea otters, sea lions, black bears, whales, eagles, and even the rare cougar. A wonderful place to kayak around.
- [Denny Island](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coastal-islands/denny-island/) - Denny Island is just a short distance by water taxi from Bella Bella (known as Waglisla by First Nations) on the west coast of British Columbia.
- [Denman Island](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coastal-islands/denman-island/) - Denman Island is one of the Gulf Islands complete with the fine white sand beaches, old growth forests, and abundant sea life,
- [Cortes Island](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coastal-islands/cortes-island/) - Cortes Island has a large selection of artists who are very talented, you can find drum makers, potters, and other artisans who live and work on the island.
- [Cormorant Island](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coastal-islands/cormorant-island/) - The ‘Namgis people are residents of Cormorant Island in the village of Alert Bay and have traditional claims on much of the surrounding area.
- [Chrome Island](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coastal-islands/chrome-island/) - The light station on Chrome Island was built to guide in coal ships, the light was set in operation on New Year's Day, 1891.
- [Coastal Islands](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/coastal-islands/) - Coastal Islands abound off the Pacific Northwest coast, there are many Islands, some are quite small while others, like Vancouver Island are massive.
- [Upana Caves](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/caves/upana-caves/) - Upana Caves are quite beautiful and well worth the hike but bring warm clothing as even in the summer months, its chilly in the cave
- [Raging River Cave](https://gohiking.ca/raging-river-cave/) - The Raging River Cave entrance is a fairly large opening that allows you to walk right in. Once inside, you will see a myriad of formations,
- [Peat Cave](https://gohiking.ca/peat-cave/) - The peat cave is one of my favorite caves, there are no pitches or choke areas, and you can walk in and go right to the end without getting on your knees.
- [Minigill Cave](https://gohiking.ca/minigill-cave/) - There are several caves located in the area of the raging river. They are all incredible, but I must say that the Minigill cave has to be the best.
- [Middle Scallop Cave](https://gohiking.ca/middle-scallop-cave/) - The middle scallop cave is quite unique, ceilings are at least 10 meters high yet the walls are quite narrow, so narrow in spots to turn around.
- [Huson Caves](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/caves/huson-caves/) - North Vancouver Island is an incredible place to go caving, one of the best is the Huson Caves. There are over 1,000 known caves on the island.
- [Horne Lake Caves](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/caves/horne-lake-caves/) - Horne Lake Caves, you are bound to be fascinated by this amazing underground world in the heart of Vancouver Island. These are nice caves.
- [Fry Lake Cave](https://gohiking.ca/fry-lake-cave/) - I first visited Fry Lake Cave 59 years ago. It was a beautiful cave then. Unfortunately, this cave is located close to a place where bush parties occur.
- [Fishy Hole Cave](https://gohiking.ca/fishy-hole-cave/) - The Fishy Hole Cave is 70 meters deep and has a length of 165 meters. It has been surveyed and is listed as number 58 in the deepest caves registry.
- [Eternal Fountain](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/caves/eternal-fountain-waterfall/) - To get to the Eternal Fountain from Highway 19, turn off onto Keogh Rd just north of Port McNeil and head south you will the Alice Lake Loop map sign.
- [Emilia Cave](https://gohiking.ca/emilia-cave/) - The Emilia cave system is pretty awesome, I can say that its a great cave for those who are ready for the next level in caving.
- [Devils Bath](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/caves/devils-bath/) - The Devils Bath is Canada’s only cenote, a cenote is a sink-hole surrounded by rock bluffs and is filled with groundwater.
- [Crystal Cave](https://gohiking.ca/crystal-cave/) - After exploring the Crystal Cave, we hiked around a bit and found several more caves right in the vicinity. It was the start of checking out the area's caves.
- [Chicken 2 Cave](https://gohiking.ca/chicken-2-cave/) - The Chicken 2 Cave is one of the many Memekay River caves, it’s a great cave for beginners and for those who do not like crawls.
- [Canyon Caving](https://gohiking.ca/canyon-caving/) - While you are canyon caving, you usually find caves, some large but mostly short caves carved out of the wall by the power of the water
- [Artlish Cave](https://gohiking.ca/artlish-cave/) - Artlish Cave Provincial Park is located northwest of Zeballos on northern Vancouver Island. The park is known for its incredible karst features.
- [Abyss Crack](https://gohiking.ca/coastal-shores/caves/abyss-crack/) - The Abyss Crack is also known as the Extension Trail, the Trail runs from the Abyss for 9+ km and ends at the suspension bridge that crosses Haslam Creek.
- [Seal Bay Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/seal-bay-beach/) - The Seal Bay Beach area was logged up through the early 20s. Several trails, such as the Mitchell grade, follow old rail grades once used to haul logs.
- [San Josef Bay Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/san-josef-bay-beach/) - San Josef Bay Beach is stunning, the first time l came into the bay was incredible, l was very impressed with the sandy beaches that seemed to go on forever.
- [Rathtrevor Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/rathtrevor-beach/) - Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park in Parksville is one of the best camping picnic areas on Vancouver Island. Giant old-growth firs, an incredible sandy beach.
- [Qualicum Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/qualicum-beach/) - Qualicum Beach is located in the mid-coast of eastern Vancouver Island. With a population of almost 9000, Qualicum is a mix of artists and their gardens.
- [Qualicum Bay Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/qualicum-bay-beach/) - In the late 1890s, a road was constructed to connect the bay with the small villages of Qualicum and Parksville and Qualicum Bay Beach.
- [Oyster River Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/oyster-river-beach/) - My wife and l always enjoy hiking along the Oyster River Beach. The ocean side is great, and there are wonderful places with tables to enjoy a picnic.
- [Nanoose Bay Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/nanoose-bay-beach/) - The Nanoose Bay Beach and Peninsula is now a favored retirement community, with resorts, marinas, parks, hiking trails, and a first-class golf course.
- [Miracle Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/miracle-beach/) - Miracle Beach Campground can get very busy during the summer, so reservations are recommended. There are 201 campsites located here but only 9 are first-come.
- [Jordan River Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/jordan-river-beach/) - The Jordan River Beach is a great place for windsurfing also. After a day of fun on the water, you can chow down on a pizza at the far-out pizza joint.
- [Holmes Point Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/holmes-point-beach/) - Holmes Point Beach is located on the southern terminal of Cape Lazo, it is a beautiful beach. There is one of the most impressive boat launches located there.
- [Hecht Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/hecht-beach/) - Hecht Beach is a beautiful and very remote beach and hiking along the shores can be fairly demanding, there are many small rocky headlands to cross.
- [Grant Bay Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/grant-bay-beach/) - Every time I visit Grant Bay Beach, the otters are there, lots of them, rolling in the waves, feeding on sea urchins and crabs. I just love these little ones.
- [Goose Spit Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/goose-spit-beach/) - Goose Spit Beach was originally called Pelxqikw, which means round on point, it is a coast Salish name. The spit was used by the Salish to collect food.
- [Gonzales Bay Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/gonzales-bay-beach/) - Gonzales Bay Beach was originally called Foul Bay, not because it was foul but because it was not a very good anchorage for the old sailing ships.
- [French Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/french-beach/) - French Beach is a great beach, and you can drive almost right up on it. This is a pebble beach and it's got such views of the straight.
- [China Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/china-beach/) - China Beach is a very beautiful beach, a great place to go for a weekend walk. China Beach also has a great campground that is located on the West Coast.
- [Cape Palmerston Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/cape-palmerston-beach/) - Cape Palmerston Beach is a beautiful, remote pebble beach on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island, the shoreline is always pounded by severe winter storms.
- [Brady's Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/bradys-beach/) - Brady's Beach is located a short hike from West Bamfield, the beach is one of those wondrous places that the Pacific Northwest seems to have in abundance.
- [Botanical Beach](https://gohiking.ca/beaches/botanical-beach/) - The west coast and in particular, Botanical Beach and the adjoining Botany Bay are quite beautiful. It is part of a much larger park.
- [Yellow Sac Spider](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/yellow-sac-spider/) - he Yellow Sac Spider is found inside their flattened, silk tubes. In warm seasons, these spiders tend to reside in gardens, leaf piles, woodpiles, and timber.
- [Woodlouse Hunter Spider](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/woodlouse-hunter-spider/) - The Woodlouse Hunter Spider will overwinter in its adult form. Mating usually occurs in April, with the eggs being deposited shortly thereafter.
- [Trap Door Spider](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/trap-door-spider/) - The Antrodiaetus Pacificus commonly called the Trap Door Spider or folding door spider is a very beautiful arachnid. Its length can grow to 5 cm.
- [Sierra Dome Spider](https://gohiking.ca/sierra-dome-spider/) - The sierra Dome Spider (Neriene Litigiosa) is a member of the Linyphiidae family. They are small spiders that do not exceed 8 mm in body length.
- [Shamrock Orb-weaver Spider](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/shamrock-orbweaver-spider/) - The Shamrock Orbweaver Spider is from the family Araneidae. This spider is a very common and well-known orb-weaver spider that can be found on Vancouver Island.
- [Running Crab Spider](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/running-crab-spider/) - The Running Crab Spider is also known as the running crab spider, and is one of 2 spider families using the crab spider name.
- [Red-Orb Weaver Spider](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/red-orb-weaver-spider/) - The Red Orb Weaver Spider belongs to the family Araneidae. They can be distinguished from other web-weaving spiders by their highly organized webs.
- [Pardosa milvina](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/wolf-spider/) - The wolf spider is known for its hunting ability. This spider prefers to hunt its prey, which includes: crickets, ants, grasshoppers & other spiders
- [Mouse Spider](https://gohiking.ca/mouse-spider/) - This mouse spider has been introduced to the Pacific Northwest including southern Vancouver Island. It is quite beautiful.
- [Long-Jawed Orb Weaver](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/long-jawed-orb-weaver/) - Many species of Long Jawed Orb Weaver will rest at the side of their web, keeping their legs on a web spoke, in order to detect vibrations.
- [Hobo Spider](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/hobo-spider/) - The hobo spider is brown in color and reaches up to 19 mm in length. They are often hard to tell apart from other brown spiders, such as giant house spiders
- [Harvestman](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/harvestman-spider/) - Harvestman Spiders are arachnids, but they are actually not spiders. There are over 6,500 different species of these relatives of spiders.
- [Hacklemesh Weaver](https://gohiking.ca/hacklemesh-weaver/) - The Hacklemesh Weaver Spider (callopius Severus) is a large-sized spider that is reddish-brown. It can reach up to 3 to 4 cm in size when food is ample.
- [Goldenrod Crab Spider](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/goldenrod-crab-spider/) - The Goldenrod Crab Spider can be found on all parts of the BC Coast, but being so small, you really have to look hard to spot them. They are good at hiding.
- [Giant House Spider](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/giant-house-spider/) - The giant house spider has the same coloration as the domestic house spider, namely earthy tones of brown & muddy red or yellow.
- [Flat-Bellied Ground Spider](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/flat-bellied-ground-spider/) - The Flat Bellied Ground Spider is part of the 7th largest spider family in the world, comprising over 2,000 species in 8 subfamilies. and 114 genera.
- [Fierce Orbweaver](https://gohiking.ca/fierce-orbweaver/) - Fierce Orbweaver is a large brown to black spider with large dorsal humps on the abdomen. The abdomen is generally very dark brown with a black dorsal.
- [Deer Tick](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/deer-tick/) - A Deer Tick has 3 life stages: larva, nymph, and adult. Each stage requires a different host animal. During each stage, a tick feeds only once.
- [Cupboard Spider](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/cupboard-spider/) - The male steatoda grossa Spider, commonly called the Cupboard Spider, is also known as the comb-footed spider, and false widow spider.
- [Boreal Tufted Jumping Spider](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/boreal-tufted-jumping-spider/) - The Boreal Tufted Jumping Spider is one of the prettiest spiders around for its small size - its colours are absolutely wonderful!
- [Black Widow Spider](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/black-widow-spider/) - The western Black Widow Spider inhabits areas of the US, parts of Mexico, and Canada, including Vancouver Island. This spider is small with powerful venom.
- [barn funnel weaver](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/barn-funnel-weaver/) - The Barn Funnel Weaver has a diet that consists of flies, other spiders, cockroaches, beetles, and any other type of insect they can catch in their webs.
- [American House Spider](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/american-house-spider/) - The American House Spider is a fairly common arachnid, that is likely to escape notice, as it tends to build its web in out-of-the-way places.
- [Alopecosa kochi](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/wolf-spider-2/) - The Wolf Spider can excavate burrows in the soil to a depth of 30 cm or more. The entrance may be left open to the sky, but filled with silk.
- [Spiders](https://gohiking.ca/animals/spiders/) - Spiders are ferocious and to their prey, they are quite frightening. They can be found on all of Vancouver Island. Spiders are that they are insects.
- [Wolves](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/wolves/) - The gray wolf is the largest member of the dog family. They have a shared ancestry with domestic dogs and coyotes. These Wolves communicate using vocalizations.
- [Red Squirrel](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/red-squirrel/) - The Red Squirrel is abundant in any type of forest (coniferous, pine, mixed, or hardwood), and is often around buildings. They inhabit much of Canada.
- [Short-Tailed Weasel](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/short-tailed-weasel/) - The Short Tailed Weasel diet consists of mice, shrews, birds, squirrels, fish, & miscellaneous foods such as insects & earthworms
- [Raccoon](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/raccoon/) - Raccoon densities vary significantly with different types of habitat. Estimates of 5 - 10 raccoons per sq km are common in rural, agricultural areas.
- [Muskrat](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/muskrat/) - The Muskrat inhabits swamps, marshes, lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams. The Pacific Northwest has a large population of muskrats. Beautiful Creatures.
- [Mink](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/mink/) - The Pacific Northwest coast Mink is a common sight on our shores. It is mostly seen around water, and is an incredible swimmer.
- [Roosevelt Elk](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/roosevelt-elk/) - Roosevelt Elk are the largest member of the ungulate family - even larger than the elk found on the mainland! Roosevelt elk inhabit Vancouver Island.
- [Long-Legged Bat](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/long-legged-bat/) - The Long Legged Bat can be found in parts of southern Alaska, BC Coast, Vancouver Island, West Coast USA and all the way to Mexico.
- [Little Brown Bat](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/little-brown-bat/) - The Little brown bat prefers living in and around swampy areas. Their habitats range from Alaska, down along the BC Coast, all the way to Texas.
- [House Mouse](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/house-mouse/) - The House Mouse has a characteristic musky odour that identifies their presence. House mice are gray or brown rodents, with relatively large ears.
- [Hoary Marmot](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/hoary-marmot/) - Vancouver Island Hoary Marmot live in colonies consisting of one older male, a few mature females, several adolescents, and any pups born during the year.
- [Grizzly Bears](https://gohiking.ca/grizzly-bears/) - Apparently, there could be a breeding population of Grizzly Bears on Vancouver Island, this l will wait to see. in 2020, I photographed two by the 1st of May.
- [Dusky Shrew](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/dusky-shrew/) - The dusky shrew can be found throughout Vancouver Island, with its range stretching from Alaska to Mexico. It lives in a wide variety of habitats.
- [Cougar](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/cougar/) - The cougar is the largest cat in the Pacific Northwest. Unlike other big cats,though, the cougar can only make a purring sound.
- [Brown Rat](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/brown-rat/) - The Brown Rat is the scourge of many a farm and town. They are also known as Norway rats. They live in every town on the BC coast
- [Black Tail Deer](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/black-tail-deer/) - Black Tail Deer can be differentiated from other types of deer that inhabit the Pacific Northwest by their tails, which are all black
- [Black Bears](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/black-bears/) - The Black Bears range covers all of Canada from Newfoundland & Labrador to British Columbia, as well as much of the US, and parts of Mexico.
- [Big Brown Bat](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/big-brown-bat/) - The big brown bat has a vast range, that extends from northern South America to southern Canada. In British Columbia, it is found on Vancouver Island
- [Beaver](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/beaver/) - The beaver is a rodents - one of the largest on the coast, and we have a sizeable population here in the Pacific Northwest
- [Terrestrial Animals](https://gohiking.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/) - Although there are over 400 species of Terrestrial Animals living in North America, there are only about 45 living on Vancouver Island.
- [Steller Sea Lions](https://gohiking.ca/animals/marine-animals/steller-sea-lions/) - Steller Sea Lions really only have 2 predators, which are other animals: killer whales and sharks. The threat that they pose, depends on the area.
- [Sea Otters](https://gohiking.ca/animals/marine-animals/sea-otters/) - The sea otters live on the west coast of North America, with many living around Vancouver Island. The sea otter spends little time ashore.
- [Right  Whale](https://gohiking.ca/animals/marine-animals/right-whale/) - The right whale is a baleen whale species, with a bow shaped lower jaw, and a head that is up to one quarter of its whole body length.
- [Northern Elephant Seal](https://gohiking.ca/animals/marine-animals/northern-elephant-seal/) - The Northern Elephant Seal is a rare visitor to the BC coast. Elephant seals, like all seals, lack external ear flaps and crawl on land awkwardly.
- [Killer Whale](https://gohiking.ca/animals/marine-animals/killer-whale/) - The Killer Whale that inhabits our local waters has been listed as endangered since 2001. There are about 800 whales in total in these waters.
- [Humpback Whale](https://gohiking.ca/animals/marine-animals/humpback-whale/) - The Humpback Whale was at one time an endangered species but was saved from the very brink of extinction by a moratorium on whaling in 1966.
- [Harbour Seals](https://gohiking.ca/animals/marine-animals/harbor-seals/) - The waters along the Pacific Northwest Coast are full of Harbor Seals! The harbor seal is the most widely distributed seal in the world
- [Gray Whale](https://gohiking.ca/animals/marine-animals/gray-whale/) - In the Pacific Northwest, he Gray Whale is one of our coast most popular whales to view, they can grow to more than 20 meters in length
- [Dall's Porpoise](https://gohiking.ca/animals/marine-animals/dalls-porpoise/) - The Dalls Porpoise is quite beautiful, and common to the waters of the Pacific Northwest. They can reach up to 2.5 m and weigh up to 220 kg.
- [Snow Worm](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/worms/snow-worm/) - The Snow Worm looks quite a bit like Ice worms, except that ice worms are never found away from glaciers, some that l have seen were almost black.
- [Red Wiggler Worm](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/worms/red-wiggler-worm/) - The Red Wiggler Worm is also known as red worms. They live in the top 25 cm of the soil, thus making them epigeic earthworms.
- [Dew Worm](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/worms/dew-worm/) - The Dew Worm is found in great numbers all along the coast of the Pacific Northwest. They are a common species of earthworm that is active at night.
- [Common Earthworm](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/worms/common-earthworm/) - The Common Earthworm is sometimes called the night crawler because they come to the surface at night. it is a very common worm in gardens and lawns.
- [Arctiostrotus Vancouverensis Worm](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/worms/arctiostrotus-vancouverensis-worm/) - The Arctiostrotus Vancouverensis Worm can be found in the Pacific Northwest, in Washington State, and on Vancouver Island, it's an ancient worm.
- [Worms](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/worms/) - On Vancouver Island there were very few worms until they were transported here from Europe and elsewhere by yet another invasive species, the humans.
- [Western Yellow Jacket Wasp](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/wasps/yellow-jacket-wasp/) - The Yellow Jacket Wasp can generate fear in people when they are seen hovering around a garden or an outdoor activity. It is a warrented fear.
- [Paper Wasp](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/wasps/paper-wasp/) - In North America, there are over 22 species of Paper Wasp. Paper wasps belong to the genus Polistes, There are over 200 species of these wasps worldwide
- [Bald Faced Hornet](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/wasps/bald-faced-hornet/) - The Bald Faced Hornet will build large nests and defend them boldly, these hornets are a member of the wasp family. Awesome to watch but stay back.
- [Wasps](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/wasps/) - Wasps are medium-sized flying insects that can be found all around the world. The wasp is known for its black and yellow markings, not unlike some bees.
- [Western Conifer Seed Bug](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/true-bugs/western-conifer-seed-bug/) - The Western Conifer Seed Bug is a pest bug in the Pacific Northwest. This true bug feeds mainly on the seeds and developing cones of several species of conifers
- [Water Scorpion Bug](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/true-bugs/water-scorpion-bug/) - The Water scorpion Bug has long thin brown bodies that including the tail is about 50 mm in length. The front legs are modified to grasp prey
- [Shield Bugs](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/true-bugs/shield-bugs/) - Unlike many insects, Shield Bugs often show parental care, guarding their young against predators. The female will actually sit on the eggs until they hatch.
- [Giant Water Bugs](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/true-bugs/giant-water-bugs/) - Although some giant water bugs are very large, over 8.5 cm not all species in this family are giants. In fact, the most are onl about 2.5 cm.
- [Damsel Bugs](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/true-bugs/damsel-bugs/) - Damsel Bugs are beneficial insects because they feed on a variety of arthropod pests, they are capable of biting but generally are medically harmless.
- [Cicada Bugs](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/true-bugs/cicada-bugs/) - Cicada Bugs are large insects, they will spend up to 17 years living underground as a nymph before emerging to call out with a shrill to attract the females.
- [Broad-Shouldered Bugs](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/true-bugs/broad-shouldered-bugs/) - Some Broad Shouldered Bugs are gregarious and can be found near the riffles of small streams. Other species are found in quieter parts of streams and ponds.
- [Back Swimmer](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/true-bugs/back-swimmer/) - Back swimmer bugs are insects of the order heteroptera that occur worldwide and are named for their ability to swim on their backs
- [Aphids](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/true-bugs/aphids/) - Aphids are small green insects that suck juices from plants. They are shaped like pears and can be found on many coastal plants.
- [True Bugs](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/true-bugs/) - The word bug is used to describe any of the insects as well as many other creatures, but only those belonging to the order Hemiptera are true bugs.
- [Net Wing Flies](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/net-wing-flies/) - The most commonly seen Net Wing Flies are the green lacewings or the brown lacewings. The green lacewing is sometimes known as the golden-eyed lacewing.
- [White Wave Moth](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/moths/white-wave-moth/) - The adult White Wave Moth flies from May to August and are fairly common in birch and alder woods. They have a wingspan up to 30 mm.
- [White-Lined Sphinx Moth](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/moths/white-lined-sphinx-moth/) - The White lined sphinx moth are among the largest flying insects of the pacific northwest, with adult wingspans exceeding 20 cm
- [Tent Caterpillar](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/moths/tent-caterpillar/) - The Tent Caterpillar appear early in the spring, They form tents of gray silk stretched out between branches of alder trees on the coast.
- [Ruby Tiger Moths](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/moths/ruby-tiger-moths/) - The caterpillars of the Ruby Tiger Moths prefer herbaceous plants, although some species can be destructive to the foliage of trees.
- [Rosy Aemilia Caterpillar](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/moths/rosy-aemilia-caterpillar/) - The Lophocampa Roseata Caterpillar is the larvae of a moth of the Arctiidae family. It was described by Walker in 1868. They are a pretty moth.
- [Raspberry Crown Borer Moth](https://gohiking.ca/raspberry-crown-borer-moth/) - The Pennisetia Marginatas common name (Raspberry Crown Borer Moth or Blackberry Clearwing Borer) explains the host plant it attacks.
- [Magpie Moth](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/moths/magpie-moth/) - The Magpie Moth has variable black and white patterned wings with a yellowish coloring on its upper torso and head. Adult magpies drink nectar from flowers.
- [Finger Dagger Moth Caterpillar](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/moths/finger-dagger-moth-caterpillar/) - The Finger Dagger Moth Caterpillar grows into a medium to large moth with light grey fore wings with darker markings and white hind wings.
- [Eyed Hawk Moth](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/moths/eyed-hawk-moth/) - The Eyed Hawk Moth is a common moth on Vancouver Island, but because they blend into their daytime resting spots so well you could easily miss them..
- [Broom Moth](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/moths/broom-moth/) - The Broom Moth (Ceramica pisi) inhabits open woodland and forest edges in the Pacific Northwest. It can be seen from late May to early August.
- [Biston Betularia Moth](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/moths/biston-betularia-moth/) - The Adult Biston Betularia Moth (also called the peppered moth) is great at camouflaging themselves, and they are adept at this in their larval form, too.
- [Banks' Emerald Moth](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/moths/banks-emerald-moth/) - The Banks Emerald Moth is one that could be mistaken for a butterfly by its shape. The upper wings are light, dusky emerald in colour.
- [American Lappet Moth](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/moths/american-lappet-moth/) - The American Lappet Moth is also known as eggars, the name eggars comes from the neat egg-shaped cocoons of these moths. American Lappet Caterpillars are hairy,
- [American Angle Shades Moth](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/moths/american-angle-shades-moth/) - The American Angle Shades Moth are common and widespread over all the Pacific Northwest, occupying forests, open woods and suburban habitats
- [Moths](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/moths/) - Moths are herbivorous animals and survive on a plant-based diet. Moths predominantly drink the nectar from the plants using their long straw-like tongue
- [Spur Throated Grasshopper](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/grasshoppers/spur-throated-grasshopper/) - The Spur Throated Grasshopper is part of the family called the short horns, they are the most common species of all the grasshoppers of the pacific northwest.
- [Pallid-Winged Grasshopper](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/grasshoppers/pallid-winged-grasshopper/) - The pallid winged grasshopper can reach up to 41 mm long. The body is gray to grayish-brown in color, and the back legs are quite big for its size.
- [Clear Winged Grasshopper](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/grasshoppers/clear-winged-grasshopper/) - The clear winged grasshopper usually inhabits meadows at over 2,000 feet in elevation. There is usually one generation a year.
- [Grasshoppers](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/grasshoppers/) - Grasshoppers can be found all over Vancouver Island. Some are among the largest living insects, with bodies about 12 cm long
- [Flies](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/flies/) - There are many types of flies on Vancouver Island. Flies are the insects most known to infect humans and domesticated animals with deadly diseases.
- [Mydas Fly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/flies/mydas-fly/) - Mydas Fly are fond of hot, sandy habitats and can be found resting on bare ground. Females plunge their abdomen into the ground to lay eggs.
- [Black Legged Robber Fly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/flies/black-legged-robber-fly/) - The adult Robber Fly is a predator of other flying insects. They attack a variety of insects, even those that are larger than themselves.
- [Onion Fly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/flies/onion-fly/) - The onion fly passes the winter in the soil in a maggot stage called the pupae. Pupae are brownish in color, oval and slightly larger than a grain of wheat.
- [Western Giant Crane fly](https://gohiking.ca/western-giant-crane-fly/) - The Western Giant Crane Fly adult in the west can be found on the western side of the rockies and out as far as Vancouver Island.
- [Western Pond Fly](https://gohiking.ca/western-pond-fly/) - The Western Pond Fly is very adaptable at mimicking, they appear to be a yellowjacket wasp. The deception is well done. Quite amazing for sure
- [Mosquito](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/flies/mosquito/) - The female Mosquito are blood feeders and can transmit many diseases such as malaria and yellow fever. The males feed on nectar.
- [Marsh Snipe Fly](https://gohiking.ca/marsh-snipe-fly/) - The Marsh Snipe Fly (Rhagio Tringarius) has an overall length of up to 15mm. The eyes are vividly green and incredible. They are beautiful creatures.
- [March Fly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/flies/march-fly/) - The larvae of the March Fly lives in the soil and feed on decaying organic matter and plant roots. The adults are important plant pollinators.
- [House Fly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/flies/house-fly/) - There are more than 100,000 different species of flies including the House Fly. They are found everywhere in the world, even in Antarctica.
- [Green Bottle Fly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/flies/green-bottle-fly/) - The green bottle fly is known to feed on animal feces, exposed food, and decomposing plants or animals. Larvae feed on decaying animal flesh.
- [Flower Fly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/flies/flower-fly/) - The adult Flower Fly often hovers near flowers. The larvae have a wide range of habitats and foods with most being predators of aphids and other insects.
- [European Crane Fly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/flies/european-crane-fly/) - The European Crane fly is mostly found in damp situations where there is abundant vegetation, although some are found in dry grassland habitats and even deserts
- [Deer-Horse Fly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/flies/deer-horse-fly/) - The female Deer-Horse Fly are bloodsucking and the bites can be very painful. They can be serious pests of livestock and humans.
- [Black Fly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/flies/black-fly/) - The adult female black fly are blood feeders and are often serious pests, just go fishing when they are out, and you will know what l mean.
- [Anthomyiid Fly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/flies/anthomyiid-fly/) - The larvae of the Anthomyiid Fly are, for the most part, plant eaters, but some feed on dead and decaying organic material
- [Alderfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/flies/alderfly/) - The Alderfly is from the order Megaloptera. No fewer than 43 species of Megaloptera are known in North America with some 300 or so known species worldwide.
- [Western River Cruiser Dragonfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/dragonflies/western-river-cruiser-dragonfly/) - The Western River Cruiser Dragonfly is a large dragonfly, the sexes are similar in coloration but the females are usually larger.
- [Twelve Spotted Skimmer](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/dragonflies/twelve-spotted-skimmer/) - The Twelve Spotted Skimmer will generally fly from early June through August. They perch on rocks and branches to hunt. Easy to photograph.
- [Striped Meadowhawk Dragonfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/dragonflies/striped-meadowhawk-dragonfly/) - The Striped Meadowhawk Dragonfly is a small dragonfly with a length of up to 4 cm. Mature males are mostly red while females are greenish-yellow to olive green.
- [Shadow Darner Dragonfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/dragonflies/shadow-darner-dragonfly/) - The Shadow Darner Dragonfly is a large dragonfly with a length of up to 8 cm. The base colour is brownish-black. They are quite beautiful.
- [Paddletail Darner Dragonfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/dragonflies/paddletail-darner-dragonfly/) - The Paddletail Darner Dragonfly is a big dragonfly with a length of up to 7.5 cm. The base colour of the male is brown to brownish-black.
- [Four Spotted Skimmer Dragonfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/dragonflies/four-spotted-skimmer-dragonfly/) - The Four Spotted Skimmer Dragonfly is a medium-sized dragonfly with a length of up to 4.5 cm. The wings are clear except for a clouding along the leading edge.
- [Common Whitetail Dragonfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/dragonflies/common-whitetail-dragonfly/) - The Common Whitetail Dragonfly is a stocky, medium-sized dragonfly. It is widespread throughout North America and can be seen in the Pacific Northwest.
- [Cardinal Meadowhawk Dragonfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/dragonflies/cardinal-meadowhawk-dragonfly/) - The Cardinal Meadowhawk Dragonfly is small, with only a length of 4 to 5 cm. The abdomen is broad and has the same width along its entire length
- [Blue-Eyed Darner Dragonfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/dragonflies/blue-eyed-darner-dragonfly/) - You can see the Blue Eyed Darner Dragonfly in the Pacific Northwest. This is a large dragonfly with a length of 6.5 to 8 cm.
- [Dragonflies](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/dragonflies/) - The Dragonflies are a large predatory insect that is generally found around lakes and streams, they are quite common on Vancouver Island.
- [Pacific Forktail Damselfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/damselflies/pacific-forktail-damselfly/) - Vancouver Island has many Pacific Forktail Damselfly and they have been seen on Quadra Island opposite Campbell River.
- [Western Forktail Damselfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/damselflies/western-forktail-damselfly/) - Western forktail Damselfly larvae feed on a wide variety of aquatic insects, such as mosquito larvae, other aquatic fly larvae and mayfly larvae.
- [Boreal Bluet Damselfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/damselflies/boreal-bluet-damselfly/) - The Boreal Bluet Damselfly is a small, blue, damselfly that is more blue than black. The third abdominal segment is more than 50% blue.
- [Alkali Bluet Damselfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/damselflies/alkali-bluet-damselfly/) - The adult Alkali Bluet Damselfly eats a variety of small, soft-bodied flying insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and small moths.
- [Damselflies](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/damselflies/) - Damselflies are small and very beautiful, you see them in pairs or more around ponds and other sources of water. They are very common on Vancouver Island.
- [Long Wing Conehead Cricket](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/crickets/long-wing-conehead-cricket/) - The Long Wing Conehead Cricket is easily identified by the combination of its green coloration, brown stripe down the back, pointed head, and brown wings.
- [Field Cricket](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/crickets/field-cricket/) - The Field Cricket can be found outdoors in overgrown grassy areas, flower beds, and lawns. Field crickets overwinter as eggs laid in the soil.
- [Camel Cricket](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/crickets/camel-cricket/) - the Camel cricket lives through the Winter as juveniles or adults and begin to lay eggs in the spring. Nymphs hatch from the eggs a few weeks later
- [Crickets](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/crickets/) - Crickets are found all around the world. There are over 120 species in North America, Vancouver Island has many crickets.
- [Harpaphe Haydeniana Millipedes](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/centipedes-and-millipedes/harpaphe-haydeniana-millipedes/) - Harpaphe Haydeniana Millipedes are a common sight in the Pacific Northwest, They stand out with their bright yellow spots and black body.
- [Common Centipedes](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/centipedes-and-millipedes/common-centipedes/) - Common centipedes are found on all the BC coast, they can be found in your gardens, in the forests, and from the beach to the tree line.
- [Centipedes And Millipedes](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/centipedes-and-millipedes/) - Look for them all over Vancouver Island. Centipedes And Millipedes spend the winter as adults in protected habitats and become active in the spring.
- [October Caddisfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/caddisflies/october-caddisfly/) - The October Caddisfly is widely distributed in freshwater habitats throughout the world. The October caddisfly is quite abundant on Vancouver Island.
- [Beautiful Northern Caddisfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/caddisflies/beautiful-northern-caddisfly/) - The Beautiful Northern Caddisfly can be found near freshwater ponds, and slow broad streams, on foliage, twigs, and tree bark.
- [Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/butterflies/western-tiger-swallowtail-butterfly/) - The Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly roams the Pacific Northwest including all the BC coast.These are very beautiful butterflies.
- [Silvery Blue Butterfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/butterflies/silvery-blue-butterfly/) - The Silvery Blue Butterfly is a small, iridescent blue butterfy found in North America and Canada including all of the Pacific Northwest Coast.
- [Pine White Butterfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/butterflies/pine-white-butterfly/) - The Pine White Butterfly feeds on the nectar of flowers in our coastal forests. The caterpillar eats the needles of Pines, Douglas Fir and True Fir.
- [Painted Lady Butterfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/butterflies/painted-lady-butterfly/) - The Painted Lady Butterfly can be seen at all locations in the Pacific Northwest, look for them in meadows, city parks, gardens and at the forest edge.
- [Pacific Fritillary Butterfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/butterflies/pacific-fritillary-butterfly/) - The Pacific Northwest has a large population of the beautiful Pacific Fritillary Butterfly, they are very beautiful to observe.
- [Mourning Cloak Butterfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/butterflies/mourning-cloak-butterfly/) - The Mourning Cloak Butterfly has a fairly large wingspan of up to 10 cm. Male mourning cloaks keep a territory and will chase away anything that comes into it.
- [Margined White Butterfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/butterflies/margined-white-butterfly/) - The Margined White Butterfly is similar to the mustard white and replaces it in the west. They have a wingspan of up to 47 mm.
- [Lorquin's Admiral Butterfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/butterflies/lorquins-admiral-butterfly/) - The undersides of the Lorquin's Admiral Butterfly wings are a reddish brown, also with patterns of regularly spaced white spots.
- [Hoary Comma Angelwing Butterfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/butterflies/hoary-comma-angelwing-butterfly/) - The Hoary Comma Angelwing Butterfly is one of the only Comma species found at lower elevations near the caterpillar host plant, stinging nettle.
- [Cabbage White Butterfly](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/butterflies/cabbage-white-butterfly/) - The Cabbage White Butterfly can be seen all the Pacific Northwest, flirting around your yard early in the spring, almost dancing, it brings life to the land.
- [Soldier Beetles](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/soldier-beetles/) - The Soldier Beetles feed on nectar and pollen or on other insects, such as aphids. Most larvae are predaceous on soft bodied insects.
- [Snail-Eating Beetle](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/snail-eating-beetle/) - This Snail Eating beetle is one of the more distinctive and attractive of the ground beetles. It is common in forests, parks and gardens in our area.
- [Predaceous Diving Beetle](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/predaceous-diving-beetle/) - Predaceous Diving Beetle is usually black or dark brown, sometimes with green, bronze or brown stripes or spots. Beautiful Beetles.
- [Metallic Wood Boring Beetles](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/metallic-wood-boring-beetles/) - Some species of Metallic Wood Boring Beetles will attack living trees or newly cut logs. These beetles will fly when they are alarmed.
- [Ladybird Beetle](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/ladybird-beetle/) - The Ladybird Beetle is one of the most beneficial families of beetles because adults and larvae of most species of Ladybird Beetles feed on aphids.
- [June Beetle](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/june-beetle/) - The June Beetle is found west of the Rocky Mountains. Larvae feed on the roots of plants and the adults feed on foliage.
- [Flower Longhorn Beetles](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/flower-longhorn-beetles/) - The Flower Longhorn Beetle is a small to medium-sized beetle. The pronotum and head are narrow and flexible, while the antennae are long.
- [Flat-Faced Longhorn Beetle](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/flat-faced-longhorn-beetle/) - Flat Faced Longhorn Beetles are long and thin with antennae that can be as long as their bodies and sometimes much longer.
- [Firefly Beetles](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/firefly-beetle/) - The Firefly Beetle can be found all over the Pacific Northwest and down through Washington, Oregon and into California.
- [Fire Colored Beetles](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/fire-colored-beetle/) - The Fire Colored Beetle has chewing mouthparts and hardened front wings that meet in a straight line down the back of the abdomen when closed
- [European Ground Beetle](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/european-ground-beetle/) - the european ground beetle has large mandibles which they use to feed on soft-bodied prey like slugs, earthworms, and caterpillars
- [Dung Beetle](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/dung-beetle/) - The Dung Beetle can range in size from 2 to over 50 mm in length. Most of these beetles are dark brown or black, but a few have bright patterns.
- [Darkling Beetles](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/darkling-beetles/) - Darkling Beetle is one of the most common members of the beetle community. Mostly, they are dark-coloured and spend a good deal of time walking about.
- [Click Beetle](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/click-beetle/) - The Click Beetle common name comes from the clicking sound that is made by a mechanism on the thorax of adults. Amazing creatures to see.
- [Banded Alder Longhorn Beetle](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/banded-alder-longhorn-beetle/) - The Banded Alder Longhorn Beetle feeds on pollen, flowers, leaves, bark and wood. The larvae are plant eating and burrow in wood.
- [Red Tailed Bumblebee](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/bees/red-tailed-bumblebee/) - The Red Tailed Bumblebee is a very common bumblebee on Vancouver Island, emerging early in the spring and feeding on flowers right through to the fall.
- [Mason Bees](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/bees/mason-bees/) - Male Mason Bees (mason bees)will hover around nest entrances, chasing away intruders. They lack a stinger though, so ignore them.
- [Leaf-Cutter Cuckoo Bee](https://gohiking.ca/leaf-cutter-cuckoo-bee/) - The Leaf Cutter cuckoo bee of the Megachilidae family gets their name because it cut circles out of leaves to line its nests with.
- [Honey Bees](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/bees/honey-bees/) - Honey Bees are social insects that live in colonies. The hive population consists of 1 queen, a small number of drones plus thousands of worker bees.
- [Digger Bees](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/bees/digger-bees/) - One interesting group of native bees are the digger bees, or ground nesting bees.These bees build nests in the ground, solitary nests.
- [Thatching Ants](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/ants/thatching-ants/) - Thatching Ants are a species of Formica ant that often build huge nests. Their nests are usually large mounds out of sticks, leaves and pine needles.
- [Pavement Ants](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/ants/pavement-ants/) - Pavement ants earned their name because they nest in cracks in driveways and under sidewalks, piling the resulting dirt in a mound on top of the pavement.
- [Odorous Ants](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/ants/odorous-ants/) - The odorous ants emit an acrid, rotting coconut smell when crushed, this is what gives this ant its name. This ant is 1/4 cm long and reddish-brown to black.
- [Lasius Ants](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/ants/lasius-ants/) - Lasius Ants are also known as meadow ants, the species spends most of its life underground in meadows and lawns. The nests are often overgrown by grass
- [European Fire Ant](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/ants/european-fire-ant/) - The European fire ant is a nasty pest that can be found all over Europe and in some parts of North America and Asia. They are now found Here.
- [Carpenter Ants](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/ants/carpenter-ants/) - The Carpenter Ants Nest has one egg-laying queen and many sterile female workers. The eggs she lays are white and the pupae cocoons are tan.
- [Bees](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/bees/) - There are many types of bees that live on Vancouver Island, some live in large hives and others are more inclined to live solitary lives.
- [Ant Nests](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/ants/ant-nests/) - Ant Nests can be found everywhere, inside plants, hollow logs, dead trees or deep in the ground, even inside electronics. The nests come in all sizes.
- [Termites](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/termites/) - These winged damp wood Termites can be up to 25 mm long, including their wings and the soldiers can be up to 20 mm. They have a large head with huge mandibles.
- [Caddisflies](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/caddisflies/) - Caddisflies are an important component of the aquatic insect community. The larvae live in water especially flowing streams.
- [Bristletails](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/bristletails/) - Vancouver Island bristletails ( Archeognatha ) can be found in wooded areas where they are most likely to be seen under the bark of trees.
- [Butterflies](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/butterflies/) - Vancouver Island has many butterflies. Butterflies undergo a series of physical transformations known as metamorphosis. Vancouver Island has many butterflies
- [Beetles](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/beetles/) - The Beetles are the most diverse order of living organisms and their numbers are extraordinary with more than 350,000 named species
- [Ants](https://gohiking.ca/animals/insects/ants/) - Most people have encountered ants in a negative context, such as discovering carpenter ants in their homes. They can be serious pests in some areas.
- [Yellow Bordered Tail Dropper Slug](https://gohiking.ca/yellow-bordered-tail-dropper-slug/) - The Yellow Bordered Tail Dropper slug (Prophysaon Flioatum) is a very cool-looking gastropod for sure. Absolutely fascinating creatures
- [Spotted Leopard Slugs](https://gohiking.ca/spotted-leopard-slugs/) - Their Latin name is Limax Maximus and they are invasive. Some other common names besides, the Spotted Leopard Slugs include tiger slugs and great grey slugs.
- [Robust Lancetooth](https://gohiking.ca/animals/gastropods/robust-lancetooth/) - The Robust Lancetooth is quite a common snail on the pacific northwest coast, its a very pretty snail, sometimes its called the albino snail
- [Pacific Sideband Snail](https://gohiking.ca/animals/gastropods/pacific-sideband-snail/) - The Pacific Sideband Snail eats fungi and other vegetation. It eats using its radula. A combination of tongue and teeth is a useful way of describing it.
- [Jumping Slugs](https://gohiking.ca/jumping-slugs/) - We have 7 types of jumping slugs known in the pacific northwest, with 3 of them found on Vancouver Island. They were first found on 1999 on Vancouver Island.
- [Common Pond Snail](https://gohiking.ca/animals/gastropods/common-pond-snail/) - Common Pond Snail feed on both plant and animal matter with its rasping tongue, which can leave distinctive feeding marks on its victims.
- [Black Garden Slug](https://gohiking.ca/animals/gastropods/black-garden-slug/) - The black garden slug covers itself in a thick, foul-tasting mucus, which serves as both protection against predators, as well as a means to keep moist.
- [Banded Garden Snails](https://gohiking.ca/animals/gastropods/banded-garden-snails/) - The Banded Garden Snails can have many shell colours, including yellow, red, pink, & olive. As the name implies, the shell usually sports dark brown bands.
- [Banana Slug](https://gohiking.ca/animals/gastropods/banana-slug/) - The Banana Slug is native to the Pacific Northwest region, and can grow to a length of 20 cm, with a few giants reaching up to 25 cm
- [Sunflower Starfish](https://gohiking.ca/starfish/sunflower-starfish/) - The sunflower starfish can be found in great abundance in all areas of the pacific northwest coast, including all of Vancouver Island.
- [Sea Urchins](https://gohiking.ca/starfish/sea-urchins/) - The sea urchin is found across the ocean floors worldwide. Sea urchins are commonly found along the rocky ocean floor in both shallow and deeper water.
- [Sand Dollars](https://gohiking.ca/starfish/sand-dollars/) - Male and female sand dollars are identical with no distinguishable markings to identify their sex. They are quite amazing.
- [Ocher Starfish](https://gohiking.ca/starfish/ocher-starfish/) - The Ocher starfish is also known as the purple sea star. They grow to about 18 cm and live for up to 20 years, making them one of the longest-living sea stars
- [Leather Starfish](https://gohiking.ca/starfish/leather-starfish/) - Leather Starfish can be found in the Pacific Northwest from Alaska to southern California, they are common along the coast of B.C.
- [Giant Orange Sea Cucumber](https://gohiking.ca/starfish/giant-orange-sea-cucumber/) - The Giant Orange Sea Cucumber has 20 bushy tentacles that can extend from their mouths, they are used to catch microscopic drifting food.
- [Fat Henricia](https://gohiking.ca/starfish/fat-henricia/) - The Fat Henricia star is found in the North Pacific Ocean, they are very common in the Pacific Northwest. They can be seen on the beach in tidal pools.
- [Brittle Stars](https://gohiking.ca/starfish/brittle-stars/) - Brittle Stars, If you ever get the chance to see them move, you will be quite surprised at how fast they can go, they look a lot like spiders, sea spiders.
- [Limpets](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/shellfish/limpets/) - Pacific Northwest Limpets eat algae that they scrape off rocks with their rough tongues. Each will scrape a pit or groove in the rock to make a bed.
- [Starfish](https://gohiking.ca/starfish/) - Vancouver Island has a large variety of starfish, including sea urchins, feather stars, sea stars, brittle stars, sand dollars, and sea cucumbers.
- [Velvety Red Sponge](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/sponges/velvety-red-sponge/) - The Velvety Red Sponge can be found from Alaska to California, you can see it at low tide on most parts of the Pacific Northwest.
- [Sponges](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/sponges/) - Sponges are fixed or sedentary animals that are quite common inhabitants of most of the world's marine environments. They are common on Vancouver Island.
- [Scallops](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/shellfish/scallops/) - Scallops are suspension feeders, feeding mainly on plankton and zooplankton. Pink and spiny types have separate sexes and are mature at 2 years of age
- [Pacific Oysters](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/shellfish/pacific-oysters/) - Pacific Oysters change sex at some point during their life, usually spawning first as a male and subsequently as a female.
- [Mussels](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/shellfish/mussels/) - Mussels have bluish black shells that look like a flattened teardrop. The inside of the shell is pearly violet to white in color.
- [Lewis Moon snail](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/shellfish/lewis-moonsnail/) - The Lewis Moonsnail is the coastal region's largest living sea snail, having a shell diameter that can reach 14 cm. They are large and beautiful.
- [Frilled Dogwinkle](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/shellfish/frilled-dogwinkle/) - One of several Pacific Northwest species of tidal snails is called a Frilled Dogwinkle, A variable frilled Dogwinkle is different from other similar species
- [Butter Clams](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/shellfish/butter-clams/) - Butter Clams can be found from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska to Northern California, and they are quite common wherever suitable conditions occur.
- [Abalone](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/shellfish/abalone/) - Northern abalone are quite beautiful. They have thin shells, oval in shape, with a greenish upper surface, sometimes marked with red, blue or white.
- [Shellfish](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/shellfish/) - We are so lucky here on the West Coast to have such a variety of amazing shellfish. Many of the commercial species we have here were introduced.
- [Yellow Shiner Perch](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/yellow-shiner-perch/) - The Yellow Shiner Perch feeds primarily on zooplankton. Shiners are eaten by other fish, marine mammals, and birds. They are common in our waters.
- [Wolf Eel](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/wolf-eel/) - The wolf eel can be found from the Aleutian Islands all the way to Southern California. They live from barely subtidal waters to 100 m.
- [Tide Pool Sculpin](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/tide-pool-sculpin/) - The Tide Pool Sculpin is a very common fish along the shores of the Pacific Northwest from Alaska to Washington.
- [Sockeye Salmon](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/sockeye-salmon/) - The Sockeye Salmon is almost toothless, with numerous long gill and prominent, glassy eyes. The slimmest and most streamlined of the pacific species
- [Rock Fish](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/rock-fish/) - There are 35 species of Rock Fish in the Pacific Northwest. Depending on the species, they can range from 18 cm in length up to 120 cm.
- [Red Irish Lord](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/red-irish-lord/) - The Red Irish Lord can reach up to 75 cm in length. Despite the bright colours, these fish are very hard to see against the rocky bottoms where they reside.
- [Ratfish](https://gohiking.ca/rat-fish/) - Rat Fish are remarkable-looking fish. They are soft-bodied, deep-water fish that look a lot like a shark, with their long tapering bodies and bulky heads.
- [Pipefish](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/pipefish/) - The Pipefish is a long slender fish that tapers at both ends. The body is cross-sectioned into 2 parts. They are considered a seahorse, but they are not.
- [Pink Salmon](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/pink-salmon/) - Pink Salmon have tiny scales and a tail heavily marked with large oval spots. Unlike the other salmon species, the tail of a pink has no silver in it
- [Painted Greenling](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/painted-greenling/) - These fish will take up residence in the fronds of the sea anemones which are quite venomous to most other animals but are harmless to the painted greenling.
- [Pacific Staghorn Sculpin](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/pacific-staghorn-sculpin/) - The Pacific Staghorn Sculpin spend most of their lives in salt and brackish waters, though they are capable of adapting to fresh water
- [Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker](https://gohiking.ca/pacific-spiny-lumpsucker/) - You cannot observe the Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker without smiling, as they are quite the comical-looking little fish. they are adorable.
- [Pacific Octopus](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/pacific-octopuss/) - The pacific octopus can average 45 kilos, but can reach weights of 275 kilos, and their arm spans can be up to 6 meters across.
- [Pacific Halibut](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/pacific-halibut/) - The smaller Pacific halibut are best for eating. Pulling in a big old halibut can be quite the experience, letting it go again is pretty cool too.
- [Long Fin Gunnel](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/long-fin-gunnel/) - The Long Fin Gunnel is a species of marine fish in the family Pholidae. It is a small fish that can remain out of water and breathe air.
- [Ling Cod](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/ling-cod/) - Ling Cod are large predators with huge mouths armed with numerous sharp teeth. They are brown with darker marks of different colours.
- [Kelp Greenling](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/kelp-greenling/) - The Kelp Greenling is quite often caught by recreational fishers in the waters along the Pacific Northwest coast. Awesome fish.
- [Grunt Sculpin](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/grunt-sculpin/) - Sometimes when the Grunt Sculpin is removed from the water, it makes a grunting sound. That is where they get their name.
- [Green Penpoint Gunnel](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/green-penpoint-gunnel/) - The green penpoint gunnel can be found along the shoreline areas of the pacific northwest coast, usually in the shallows.
- [Great Sculpin](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/great-sculpin/) - The Great Sculpin are very large and can reach up to 80 cm in length and its not uncommon to see them upwards of 9 kg in weight.
- [Coho Salmon](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/coho-salmon/) - Coho salmon usually live for three years and grow rapidly in their final year. They weigh between 1.3 kg and 14 kg. Coho Salmon are sometimes called blue backs.
- [Chinook Salmon](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/chinook-salmon/) - A favorite in the recreational fishery, the Chinook salmon is biggest of the salmon with some reaching as much as 45 kilos in weight.
- [Black Prickleback Fish](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/black-prickleback-fish/) - Black Prickleback fish feed on a variety of small animals and some even eat algae. They are in turn consumed by predatory fishes and birds.
- [Saltwater Fish](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/saltwater-fish/) - Vancouver Island’s surrounding waters are full of Saltwater Fish. The variety of life is overwhelming. Our surrounding oceans are full of fish.
- [Nudibranchia](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/nudibranchia/) - There are more than 3000 different species of Nudibranchia all over the world, with close to 200 living in the waters that surround Vancouver Island.
- [Northern Feather Duster Worm](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/marine-worms/northern-feather-duster-worm/) - The Northern feather duster worm lives in tough brownish to white tubes made of sand that can grow to about 25 cm in length.
- [Clam Worm](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/marine-worms/clam-worm/) - These clam worm is an important source of food for bottom feeding fish and crustaceans. Birds will feed on them after spawning and die.
- [Calcareous Tube Worm](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/marine-worms/calcareous-tube-worm/) - The Calcareous tube worm has bright colors, they vary from orange to red, some have white bands. A feature of these marine worms is their feathery crown.
- [Marine Worms](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/marine-worms/) - There are all kinds of marine worms on Vancouver Island, some are harmless, some are beautiful and some can sting with powerful toxins.
- [Sea Anemones](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/jellyfish/sea-anemones/) - Sea anemones are not plants, but a predator that will attack and eat any small animals that stray within reach of their deadly tentacles.
- [Sailfin Jellyfish](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/jellyfish/sailfin-jellyfish/) - Sailfin jellyfish float on the surface of the Pacific Ocean for most of its life. It starts out underwater during its larval stage.
- [Crystal Jellyfish](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/jellyfish/crystal-jellyfish/) - The Crystal Jellyfish is abundant in the Pacific Northwest and can also be found from Alaska to California. They are also known as Aequorea Victoria jellyfish.
- [Jellyfish](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/jellyfish/) - Some of our jellyfish here in the waters that surround Vancouver Island can cause great pain along with bad infections that can resist medical treatment.
- [Freshwater Fish](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/freshwater-fish/) - Vancouver Island has many lakes and rivers, and they all have Freshwater Fish. Some like Cameron Lake have lunkers that can reach 7 kilos in weight.
- [Squat Lobster](https://gohiking.ca/squat-lobster/) - The Squat Lobster is not a lobster at all, they are crabs. They can be found worldwide, there are more than 60 genera and almost 1000 species.
- [Slender Decorator Crabs](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/slender-decorator-crabs/) - The slender decorator Crabs are quite abundant here in the Pacific Northwest, you can see them crawling all over the bottom at low tide
- [Red Rock Crabs](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/red-rock-crabs/) - Red rock crabs have a fan shaped carapace with knobby edges. They are dark red to bright red on the top and a yellowish white on the underside.
- [Purple Shore Crab](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/purple-shore-crab/) - The Purple Shore Crab lives in the shallow intertidal waters of the Pacific Northwest. They can be found in water less than 1 meter deep.
- [Puget Sound King Crab](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/puget-sound-king-crab/) - The Puget Sound King Crab is also known as the box crab. They are not very common in the Pacific Northwest but occasionally, one comes up in a trap.
- [Prawns](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/prawns/) - Prawns are the largest of the local shrimps with large females reaching more than 24 cm in total length. Its body colour is usually reddish-brown or tan.
- [Northern Kelp Crabs](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/northern-kelp-crabs/) - Sometimes you can see the Northern Kelp Crabs, when they are small, hanging onto kelp as it sways in the currant. This is almost hypnotic to observe
- [Mudflat Crab](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/mudflat-crab/) - The Mudflat Crab can be found throughout the Pacific Northwest coastal region, including all of Vancouver Island. They will rear up for battle when approached.
- [Mole Crab](https://gohiking.ca/mole-crab/) - The Mole crab is a herbivore, that feeds on dinoflagellates and diatoms, they bury themselves in the sand, at the ocean edge where they feed.
- [Long Horn Decorator Crab](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/long-horn-decorator-crab/) - The Long Horn Decorator Crab is not in danger at the moment, however, oil spills and ocean warming is becoming a problem.
- [Hermit Crabs](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/hermit-crabs/) - If you look into just about any tidal pool at low tide, you will see these Hermit Crabs crawling about. They are quite beautiful.
- [Dungeness Crabs](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/dungeness-crabs/) - The Dungeness Crabs slender, light-colored claw tips distinguish it from other crab species, as does its relatively large size.
- [Coonstripe Shrimp](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/coonstripe-shrimp/) - Coonstripe shrimp are among the relatively few animals that starts out life as a male and later transform into a female for the rest of their lifetime.
- [Barnacles](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/barnacles/) - Barnacles are very common on all the shores of the Pacific Northwest. I love studying these creatures, they are such a wonder of the sea world.
- [Amphipods](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/amphipods/) - Some Amphipods can get to be pretty big, the one photographed on this page was about 2 cm long, quite big for an amphipod for sure.
- [Crustaceans](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/crustaceans/) - Vancouver Island has a large variety of Crustaceans that include squat lobsters, crabs, prawns, shrimp, barnacles, amphipods, and isopods.
- [Coral](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/coral/) - Most people when they think of Coral, envision warm tropical waters, but you can find a variety of corals that live in the waters around Vancouver Island.
- [Chitons](https://gohiking.ca/animals/fish/chitons/) - Chitons belong to the class Polyplacophora (bearing many plates), this class has over 500 living marine species in its order.
- [Yellow Warbler](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/yellow-warbler/) - The yellow warbler is a small songbird with a thin pointed beak. It is mostly yellow in color and the male has reddish streaks on his chest.
- [Yellow Rumped Warbler](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/yellow-rumped-warbler/) - The Yellow Rumped Warbler can be found throughout North America in brushy coniferous and mixed forests, suburban parks and agricultural areas.
- [Wilsons Warbler](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/wilsons-warbler/) - The Wilsons Warbler gleans and catches small invertebrates in the middle to low levels of the canopy. They will also eat fruit and berries.
- [White-Winged Crossbill](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/white-winged-crossbill/) - The white winged crossbill has three breeding periods coinciding with the cyclical abundance of favourite food sources. They follow the food.
- [Western Tanager](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/western-tanager/) - Western Tanager can be found in open coniferous or mixed coniferous and deciduous forests. They are common in forest openings.
- [Warbling Vireo](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/warbling-vireo/) - The warbling vireo breeds in deciduous woodlands, primarily in riparian areas. The western birds have a prolonged spring migration from early March to late May.
- [Varied Thrush](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/varied-thrush/) - The Varied Thrush winters along the coast of Alaska, British Columbia and Vancouver Island. The varied thrush breeds from Alaska to California
- [Townsends Warbler](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/townsends-warbler/) - Townsends Warbler are mostly found in the Pacific Northwest, from Alaska to Oregon. They are found in moist, dark, conifer forests.
- [Steller's Jay](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/steller-jay/) - The Steller Jay will stash its food all summer long in the crotches of tree branches and then will forget where he put most of it.
- [Spotted Towhee](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/spotted-towhee/) - The male Spotted Towhee are recognizable by their black upperparts and hoods, their rusty orange flanks, white spots on the wings, and their white bellies.
- [Rufous Hummingbird](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/rufous-hummingbird/) - The Rufous Hummingbird is one of the most aggressive of all species of Hummingbirds. They are well known for chasing each other out of territory.
- [Ruby-Crowned Kinglet](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/ruby-crowned-kinglet/) - The Ruby Crowned Kinglet eats insects, other invertebrates, and fruits by hovering and snatching them from the tree canopies.
- [Red Crossbill](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/red-crossbill/) - The Red Crossbill may move out of their home range when food is scarce. When this occurs, they may breed in areas far south or west of their normal range.
- [Red-Breasted Sapsucker](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/red-breasted-sapsucker/) - The red breasted sapsucker is native to the coastal mountains of western North America, dwelling in mixed forests from Alaska to Mexico.
- [Red-Breasted Nuthatch](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/red-breasted-nuthatch/) - The red breasted nuthatch is quite common in the Pacific Northwest and can be seen at feeders along with chestnut backed chickadees.
- [Purple Finch](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/purple-finch/) - The Purple Finch is a common visitor In the Pacific Northwest. A member of the finch family, the purple finch is closely related to the house finch.
- [Pine Siskin](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/pine-siskin/) - The male and female pine siskin look alike. The males usually have more yellow markings, though. The immature birds are similar to the adult birds as well.
- [Pileated Woodpecker](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/pileated-woodpecker/) - The Pileated Woodpecker is recognizable by its size and coloring, the pileated woodpecker measures in at up to 50 cm, with a wingspan up to 75 cm.
- [Pacific Wren](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/pacific-wren/) - The Pacific Wren was once thought to be a winter wren, but now is considered to be a separate wren that lives along the Pacific Northwest coast.
- [Orange-Crowned Warbler](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/orange-crowned-warbler/) - The Orange Crowned Warbler will eat mostly insects, but supplement that diet with berries, suet, tree sap, and flower nectar.
- [Northern Shrike](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/northern-shrike/) - The Northern Shrike breeds in the Canadian boreal forest. A predatory songbird, the northern shrike likes to breed in open woodlands, bogs and scrub.
- [Northern Flicker](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/northern-flicker/) - An odd habit of the Northern Flicker is feeding from the ground, in comparison to most members of the woodpecker family that normally feed from trees.
- [Junco](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/junco/) - Junco are also called snowbirds because they suddenly appear during winter in areas where winter feeding stations can be found.
- [Hermit Thrush](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/hermit-thrush/) - The adult Hermit Thrush has brown upperparts with a moderate rufous wash. They have a white eye-ring that is sometimes not complete.
- [Hairy Woodpecker](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/hairy-woodpecker/) - The sound of the hairy woodpecker tapping into a tree is often compared to a drum roll that stops as suddenly as it started.
- [Gray Jay](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/gray-jay/) - The Gray jay is a gregarious bird and is often found in family groups. They can be very bold and will beg from campers and go inside cabins to steal food.
- [Golden-Crowned Kinglet](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/golden-crowned-kinglet/) - The golden Crowned Kinglet is a predator, it feeds on pest insects and their eggs, especially in coniferous forests. Insect foods consist of aphids and beetles.
- [Fox Sparrow](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/fox-sparrow/) - The fox sparrow can be distinguished from other sparrows by its dark head the lack of streaks on the upper areas. It is a large sparrow with very large feet
- [Downy Woodpecker](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/downy-woodpecker/) - The Downy Woodpecker is the smallest and most common woodpecker in North America. They are very common on the south coast.
- [Common Yellowthroat](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/common-yellowthroat/) - The Common Yellowthroat is a small bird, growing up to 15 cm in length. They have olive brown bodies with bright yellow throats. Males have a dark black mask.
- [Chestnut-Backed Chickadee](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/chestnut-backed-chickadee/) - The Chestnut Backed Chickadee get their food by foraging. They hop along tree branches and pick the surfaces and probe crevices in order to find food.
- [Cedar Waxwing](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/cedar-waxwing/) - Cedar waxwing are voracious eaters dining primarily on fleshy fruits with high sugar content. Cedar waxwings are especially fond of berries.
- [Bushtit](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/bushtit/) - Bushtit is a common visitor to the Pacific Northwest year-round. Bushtits are one of the few songbirds that really have no particular song.
- [Brown-Headed Cowbird](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/brown-headed-cowbird/) - The coffee brown head of the male Brown Headed Cowbird is a distinguishing field mark that tells you what kind of bird it is.
- [Brown Creeper](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/brown-creeper/) - The Brown Creeper is a small bird, about up to 14 cm tall. They have streaked brown plumage and buff-coloured undersides. These are beautiful birds.
- [Black-Throated Gray Warbler](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/black-throated-gray-warbler/) - The black throated gray warbler is a small songbird that breeds in open coniferous and mixed forests in the Pacific Northwest.
- [Black Headed Grosbeak](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/black-headed-grosbeak/) - Black Headed Grosbeak have very large bills that are perfect for cracking open seeds, they can also use these bills to crack open beetles, bugs and snails.
- [Bewick's Wren](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/bewicks-wren/) - The Bewicks wren prefers to inhabit brushy areas with thick undergrowth. It can be found in areas such as yards, orchards, streamsides, and forests.
- [American Dipper](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/woodland-birds/american-dipper/) - American dipper breeds in the western mountains near streams that have clean, flowing water. Except during the breeding season, the birds are solitary.
- [Ring-Billed Gull](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/seabirds/ring-billed-gull/) - The Ring Billed Gull is a medium sized gull, they are quite similar similar to the Herring Gulls but are smaller in size.
- [Red-Throated Loon](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/seabirds/red-throated-loon/) - The red throated loon is found throughout the Northern America. They live mainly along the water and will very seldom be seen on land.
- [Red-Necked Grebe](https://gohiking.ca/red-necked-grebe/) - The Red Necked Grebe during the winter months is quite drab and mostly grey in colour. But they dress up in their nicest feathersfor breeding.
- [Pied-Billed Grebe](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/seabirds/pied-billed-grebe/) - Pied billed grebe nests are normally floating structures placed in marsh vegetation or anchored to logs, dead trees, and isolated marshy islets.
- [Pacific Loon](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/seabirds/pacific-loon/) - The lake, ponds and ocean shores of the Pacific Northwest is home to the Pacific Loon. The pacific loon is perhaps the most abundant loon in North America
- [Horned Grebe](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/seabirds/horned-grebe/) - The Horned Grebe can be found all over North America and Eurasia and it is considered to be widespread and abundant. They are pretty birds.
- [Herring Gull](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/seabirds/herring-gull/) - The Herring gull is a very social birds and prefer to nest in colonies. Once a colony is well established, they remain faithful to it.
- [Double-Crested Cormorants](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/seabirds/double-crested-cormorants/) - Double Crested Cormorants occupy many water habitats across North America, including coastlines, estuaries, lakes and ponds. Very impressive birds to observe.
- [Common Murre](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/seabirds/common-murre/) - There are two species of murre, the common murre and the thick billed murre. They are both members of a group of black and white seabirds called auks.
- [Common Loon](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/seabirds/common-loon/) - If you visit the lakes of Vancouver Island, the call of the Common Loon is a sound you will probably hear. The loon is truly an iconic part of the land.
- [Brown Pelican](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/seabirds/brown-pelican-2/) - The brown pelican is a large dark brown bird with whitish yellow necks and black feet and legs. They have a large, hooked beak equipped with a huge pouch.
- [Brandt's Cormorant](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/seabirds/brandts-cormorant/) - The Brandt's Cormorant will use one nest for several years, piling up seaweed, grass, and ocean debris until the mound is five to six feet high.
- [Bonaparte Gull](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/seabirds/bonaparte-gull/) - Bonaparte gull are plentiful all along The Pacific Northwest coast and winter up and down both east and west sides. The smallest gull of North America.
- [Arctic Tern](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/seabirds/arctic-tern/) - The Arctic Tern is a relatively small bird with long, narrow wings and very short legs. In breeding plumage, the arctic tern has a light grey mantle and belly.
- [Wilsons Snipe](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/shorebirds/wilsons-snipe/) - Wilsons Snipe is a medium-sized wader, about 28 cm. It is easily identified by its mottled brown back, long, straight bill, and orange tail markings.
- [Spotted Sandpiper](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/shorebirds/spotted-sandpiper/) - The spotted sandpiper has a wide range of habitats; it is common in fresh water habitats and can be found at lakes, rivers, and ponds.
- [Sandhill Crane](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/shorebirds/sandhill-crane/) - The Sandhill Crane is a beautiful bird and very tall. They can have a wingspan of close to 2 meters. These Cranes are wading birds.
- [Sanderling](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/shorebirds/sanderling/) - The sanderling is a small, light colored sandpiper with a black bill and black legs, speckled with gold coloring on the back.
- [Ruddy Turnstone](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/shorebirds/ruddy-turnstone/) - The Ruddy Turnstone is not common on on the BC coast but does visit here, and its always a thrill to see them on the beach.
- [Pacific Golden Plover](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/shorebirds/pacific-golden-plover/) - Pacific Golden Plover eat mainly bivalves and other mollusks on their wintering grounds as well as worms, crustaceans, spiders.
- [Long-Billed Dowitcher](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/shorebirds/long-billed-dowitcher/) - Long Billed Dowitcher usually nest on the ground near water. The nest itself is a fairly deep scrape in a clump of moss or grass, lined with grass.
- [Lesser Yellowlegs](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/shorebirds/lesser-yellowlegs/) - The Lesser Yellowlegs and its cousin the Greater Yellowlegs look quite similar The Lesser Yellowlegs are only about half the weight of their cousins
- [Killdeer](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/shorebirds/killdeer/) - Killdeer will pair up on the nesting grounds, and some nest together for more than 1 season. Both adults help in building the nest
- [Great Blue Heron](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/shorebirds/great-blue-heron/) - The Great Blue Heron resides along lakes, ponds, rivers and marshes from coastal Alaska, all the way to Mexico on the west coast.
- [Black Turnstone](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/shorebirds/black-turnstone/) - The black turnstone is strictly a bird of western North America and is seldom found away from the coasts marine environment.
- [Black Oystercatcher](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/shorebirds/black-oystercatcher/) - The Black Oystercatcher can be found from Alaska southward along the Pacific coast, all the way to Baja California, including all of Vancouver Island.
- [Yellow-Headed Blackbird](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/yellow-headed-blackbird/) - The Yellow headed blackbird is common around wetlands but urban encroachment and the associated loss of habitat threatens nesting grounds. Pretty cool birds.
- [White-Throated Sparrow](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/white-throated-sparrow/) - The White Throated Sparrow is a medium sized sparrow with rust-brown striped upper parts, conspicuous white throat, and plain gray underparts. Pretty birds.
- [White-Crowned Sparrow](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/white-crowned-sparrow/) - The White Crowned Sparrow is generally found in small flocks of their own mixed in with other species, during the non-breeding season. They are awesome to see.
- [Violet Green Swallow](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/violet-green-swallow/) - The Violet Green Swallow will nest in tree cavities, on cliffs, buildings, old woodpecker holes, and nest boxes. They originally nested in rock crevices.
- [Starling](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/starling/) - The starling is a very common sight over most of North America. They were imported to New York in 1890 and spread right across the North America from there.
- [Song Sparrow](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/song-sparrow/) - The Song sparrow feeds on the ground foraging for seeds, insects, and some fruit. To attract these birds to feeders, you may scatter some seeds on the ground.
- [Savannah Sparrow](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/savannah-sparrow/) - The Savannah sparrow eats seeds on or near the ground, alone or in flocks, they are constant visitors to our feeders on Vancouver Island. Fun to watch them.
- [Rock Pigeon](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/rock-pigeon/) - Seeds and grain make up most of the Rock Pigeon diet in natural settings, but in cities, popcorn and other human food is usually the bigger part of their die.
- [Red-Winged Blackbird](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/red-winged-blackbird/) - The Red Winged Blackbird will breed colonially, but that may be more as a result of patchy breeding habitats than a communal need. There awesome to observe.
- [Purple Martin](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/purple-martin/) - The Purple Martin migrates from their wintering grounds to the south coast each spring to breed during the warm summer months and return back south in the fall.
- [Pacific Slope Flycatcher](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/pacific-slope-flycatcher/) - Many of these birds visit the Pacific Northwest. The pacific slope flycatcher male is a very early riser, quite often singing before daylight has come has come
- [Olive-Sided Flycatcher](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/olive-sided-flycatcher/) - The olive sided flycatcher is a summer visitor to BC Coastal Region arriving from mid may and staying until the end of august. They are awesome to observe.
- [House Sparrow](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/house-sparrow/) - The House Sparrow is monogamous and typically nest in cavities. They will use crevices in buildings, nest boxes, or other birds' nests, They defend their nests.
- [House Finch](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/house-finch/) - The diet of the House Finch primarily consists of grains, seeds, buds and fruits. Sunflowers, thistle and huckleberries are favourites. They also eat insects.
- [Golden-Crowned Sparrow](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/golden-crowned-sparrow/) - The golden Crowned Sparrow is a wonder to watch in the winter at my feeders on the coast of BC. Sometimes they come in the hundreds. They are a pretty bird.
- [Eurasian Collared Dove](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/eurasian-collared-dove/) - The Eurasian Collared Dove is larger and paler than mourning doves. They are quite similar to the Ringed turtle doves. They frequently perch on telephone wires.
- [Common Redpoll](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/common-redpoll/) - The Common Redpoll is a small bird that is usually found in open subarctic coniferous forest and scrub during the breeding season. they are a pretty bird.
- [Chipping Sparrow](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/chipping-sparrow/) - The Chipping Sparrow can be found in a variety of habitats like open forests and forest edges, especially coniferous forests. They are pretty awesome.
- [Brewers Blackbird](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/brewers-blackbird/) - The Brewers Blackbird is a medium-sized blackbird. Adults have a pointed bill. Adult males have black plumage and the female is dark grey. They are awesome.
- [Belted Kingfisher](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/belted-kingfisher/) - The Belted kingfisher has a large head, bushy crest, and large black bill. They are stocky fishing birds, up to 45 cm tall. They are quite amazing to observe.
- [Barn Swallow](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/barn-swallow/) - The barn swallow has a dark uniform blue back, the throat is a red color that fades into a light brown belly. A white stripe runs through the tail underneath.
- [Band-Tailed Pigeon](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/band-tailed-pigeon/) - Band tailed pigeon are dark grey on the wings and back and a lighter grey on the chest and belly, they have a yellow beak and feet and a grey band on its tail
- [American Robin](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/american-robin/) - American Robin can be found throughout all of North America. Male robins have a dark gray to almost black back and tail with a rusty red colored breast.
- [American Goldfinch](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/american-goldfinch/) - The American Goldfinch is a member of the finch family. It is quite small, only up to 13 cm long while its wingspan is up to 22 cm. They are quite beautiful.
- [Sooty Grouse](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/game-fowl/sooty-grouse/) - During mating season, the male Sooty Grouse will often perch on a log or post and call out with a loud booming hoot that can be heard for many kilometers.
- [Ruffed Grouse](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/game-fowl/ruffed-grouse/) - The ruffed grouse is common throughout most of Canada. It does not migrate and lives all its life within a few hectares. They are quite awesome to observe.
- [Ring-Necked Pheasant](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/game-fowl/ring-necked-pheasant/) - The Ring Necked Pheasant was first introduced to British Columbia in 1882. There have been many introductions in various parts of the province over time.
- [Peafowl](https://gohiking.ca/peafowl/) - Peafowl are omnivorous birds, they like to eat plants and insects, fruits and seeds along with insects and small lizards and frogs. They prefer grains.
- [Wood Duck](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/wood-duck/) - The Wood Duck breeds on the Pacific Coast from California to B.C. In recent decades, their breeding range has expanded eastward into the Great Plains region.
- [White-Winged Scoter](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/white-winged-scoter/) - The Pacific Northwest has a large population of wintering White Winged Scoter Ducks. They are the largest of the three North American scoterducks species.
- [White-Fronted Geese](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/white-fronted-geese/) - White fronted geese are grazers and feeds on grasses, grain crops, tundra plants, aquatic plants and fresh plant growth in fields. they will also eat insects
- [Ring-Neck Ducks](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/ring-neck-ducks/) - Ring Neck Ducks breed all the way from Alaska to California including all of the pacific coast and eastward through northern Canada right to Newfoundland.
- [Red-Breasted Merganser Ducks](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/red-breasted-merganser-ducks/) - Red Breasted Merganser Ducks are typically found in small flocks or single pairs They feed by driving schools of fish into shallow water and feeding on them.
- [Long-Tailed Duck](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/long-tailed-duck/) - The Long Tailed Duck commonly forms large flocks in winter and during migration. They feed by diving for clams, crustaceans and small fish.
- [Lesser Scaup](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/lesser-scaup/) - Lesser scaup inhabit lakes, marshes, and estuaries. Lesser scaup primarily eat mollusks, insects, and plant material and they can be seen almost everywhere.
- [Hooded Merganser Ducks](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/hooded-merganser-ducks/) - Hooded Merganser Ducks winter along the Pacific coast as well as on the east coast. They are expert divers and feed on a variety of foods.
- [Harlequin Ducks](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/harlequin-ducks/) - Harlequin Ducks spent most of their life in coastal marine areas. During winter, these ducks gather at traditional sites along the coast to feed in the winter.
- [Green-Winged Teal](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/green-winged-teal/) - The Pacific Northwest has a large population of migrating Green Winged Teal that arrive in the spring. The extreme south coast has a few that stay year round.
- [Greater Scaup](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/greater-scaup/) - The Pacific Northwest coast is used as a wintering ground for the Greater Scaup. They can be found together. They are very pretty birds to observe
- [Graylag Goose](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/graylag-goose/) - The Graylag Goose or as they are commonly called, the Grey Goose, can be found in North Africa, Greenland, the Middle East, Asia, and Japan.
- [Coot](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/coot/) - The American coot is a popular resident of the semi open water in marshes, lakes,ponds and ocean shores, Quite common along the Pacific Northwests rocky coast.
- [Common Goldeneye Ducks](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/common-goldeneye-ducks/) - Common Goldeneye Ducks breed in the vast boreal forests across northern Canada, Scandinavia and Russia. Most will winter in protected coastal waters.
- [Barrows Goldeneye Duck](https://gohiking.ca/barrows-goldeneye-duck/) - The Barrows Goldeneye Duck is a quiet bird that will only make sounds during the breeding season and during courtship. We do not know much about this bird
- [Wild Strawberries](https://gohiking.ca/plants/coastal-plants/wild-fruit/wild-strawberries/) - Wild strawberries are a common creeping plant that grows in forests, fields, lawns, forest edges, roadsides, and stream sides.
- [Wild Fruit](https://gohiking.ca/plants/coastal-plants/wild-fruit/) - Vancouver Island is fortunate to have a variety of wild fruit-producing plants, vines, and shrubs. Some are native to the Island and some are invasive plants.
- [Blueberries](https://gohiking.ca/plants/coastal-plants/wild-fruit/blueberries/) - Blueberries have received much attention in recent years due to their health attributes.
- [Tall Oregon Grape Plant](https://gohiking.ca/tall-oregon-grape-plant/) - The Tall Oregon Grape Plant is a wonderful coastal landscape shrub.
- [Salmonberry Bush](https://gohiking.ca/salmonberry-bush/) - Salmonberry Bush, Vancouver Island, BC | Gohiking.ca
- [Chocolate Lily Flower](https://gohiking.ca/chocolate-lily-flower/) - The Chocolate Lily Flower was used as food by the Salish peoples. The Salish boiled or steamed the roots of the chocolate lily for immediate consumption.
- [Wild Ginger Plant](https://gohiking.ca/wild-ginger-plant/) - The Wild Ginger Plant is a native perennial found growing in moist rich soils, in shady woodlands in the Pacific Northwest.
- [Maidenhair Fern](https://gohiking.ca/maidenhair-fern/) - You can find Maidenhair Fern just about anywhere on the coast. It grows wild in my gardens. Look along stream banks and on moist rocky outcrops.
- [Trumpeter Swan](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/trumpeter-swan/) - The trumpeter swan has a deep resonating voice that can be heard for quite some distance and the mute swan is, well, mute and makes no sound other than a hiss.
- [Surf Scoter Ducks](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/surf-scoter-ducks/) - Surf Scoter Ducks feed mainly on mollusks, crustaceans, aquatic insects, small fish and pond weeds, including wild celery and the seeds of sedges and bulrushes.
- [Snow Geese](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/snow-geese/) - Snow Geese are large birds, we sometimes see them in small numbers along the Pacific Northwest coast during the winter months.
- [Northern Shoveler Ducks](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/northern-shoveler-ducks/) - Northern Shoveler Ducks mostly feed by dabbling in shallow water. Seeds and weeds, as well as aquatic insects, mollusks and crustaceans are all on the menu
- [Northern Pintail Duck](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/northern-pintail-duck/) - The male northern pintail duck when courting performs incredible aerial acrobatics. Once back on the ground, he swoons her by whistling continuously at her.
- [Mute Swan](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/mute-swan/) - A Mute Swan has no real voice but they are capable of making snorting sounds and hissing. These large birds are usually calm, but can become aggressive.
- [Mallard Ducks](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/mallard-ducks/) - Mallard Ducks can be found on rivers, ponds, lakes and along our islands shores, the mallard is one of the most common and well known waterfowl in the north.
- [Common Merganser Ducks](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/common-merganser-ducks/) - Common Merganser Ducks like to nest in tree cavities by freshwater lakes or rivers in wooded areas. Nothing more is added except some of the females down.
- [Canadian Geese](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/canadian-geese/) - Did you know that Canadian Geese mate for life or that many pairs use not only the same nest each year, but also nests in the same area that their parents did.
- [Bufflehead Ducks](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/bufflehead-ducks/) - Bufflehead Ducks use tree holes made by northern flickers or pileated woodpeckers. The entrance of the holes used for nesting is around 7 cm in diameter.
- [Black Scoter](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/black-scoter/) - The Black Scoter is a small diving duck, black except for yellowish orange knob at base of its black bill. The male is the only all black duck in North America
- [Black Brant](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/black-brant/) - There is a large concentration of Black Brant stopping on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Parksville and Qualicum Beach both host a Brant Festival.
- [American Wigeon](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/american-wigeon/) - American Wigeon are a very pretty duck. The male has a bright white flank and a white line on its crown, a dark green patch behind his eyes.
- [Open Field Birds](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/open-field-birds/) - Vancouver Island has many types of birds and the ones who frequent the open fields and forest edges are simply amazing to watch. They are the open field birds.
- [Gamefowl](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/game-fowl/) - Walking in the forests of Vancouver Island you get to see the Large Land Birds. The ravens, crows, quails, grouse and pheasants. All are quite fascinating
- [Ducks and Geese](https://gohiking.ca/animals/birds/ducks-and-geese/) - Vancouver Island is on the Pacific Flyway, thus we have a very large number of Ducks and Geese that visit every year. These birds are incredible to observe.
- [The knee brace](https://gohiking.ca/the-knee-brace/) - The knee brace was awesome but I needed a total knee replacement. I kept at my doctor to get me an appointment with the bone surgeon.
- [Firefighting](https://gohiking.ca/firefighting/) - I began firefighting soon after the fish plant closed, and I was back looking for work. The Forest Service asked me to try out for fire suppression.
- [The New Knee](https://gohiking.ca/the-new-knee/) - The New Knee
- [The Holberg Adventure](https://gohiking.ca/the-holberg-adventure-2/) - The Holberg Adventure
- [Moving To Sayward](https://gohiking.ca/moving-to-sayward/) - It was the winter of 2014/2015 when I retired and we found ourselves moving to Sayward. My family has had a long history in the community.
- [The Brain Bleed](https://gohiking.ca/the-brain-bleed/) - The brain bleed began innocently enough. After working on my site all day, I went to bed. As I lay in bed, it all of a sudden felt like I was shot in the head.
- [My Fire Fighting Days Are Over](https://gohiking.ca/my-fire-fighting-days-are-over/) - In the spring, I was put to work getting our firefighting gear ready. great job, but it could be dangerous. Because of an injury, my Fire Fighting Days Are Over
- [Living in the interior](https://gohiking.ca/living-in-the-interior/) - I took a canoe trip up the Cariboo River with a buddy in the fall of my first year of living in the interior. Out of Horsefly.
- [Back On The Coast](https://gohiking.ca/back-on-the-coast/) - Back On The Coast and hand logging up in Blunden Harbour with old friends. It was good to smell the sea air. I have missed this scent.
- [Hobbit Loggers](https://gohiking.ca/hobbit-loggers/) - After getting kicked out of school, I went logging for Elk River Timber along with another lad. They called us the kids. We were like hobbit loggers.
- [Paradise](https://gohiking.ca/paradise/) - To this young lad, it seemed I had landed in a place of wonder. A place of beauty and wonder. Some might say I was in paradise.
- [Growing Up Coastal](https://gohiking.ca/growing-up-coastal/) - Growing up coastal was I am sure, the best way to grow up. It beat living in Vancouver, a place of concrete and bricks and few trees that lined the roadways.
- [Gina's Story](https://gohiking.ca/ginas-story/) - Gina's Story, we live in Sayward, and some of the best hiking around can be found here. Bud still thinks nothing of going into the high country.
- [The compass Magazine](https://gohiking.ca/the-compass-magazine/) - The compass Magazine
- [Caving](https://gohiking.ca/caving/) - I have friends who ask me why I love caving, after all the wonders to see in our world, why would anyone want to venture underground. Travelling through hard, flat-out crawls, tight holes and seemingly endless long drops through steep and fast-flowing waterfalls. All this to just to reach the bottom of some hole. I
- [Spotted Wintergreen](https://gohiking.ca/spotted-wintergreen/) - Striped Wintergreen is known by many other names, including Spotted Wintergreen, Pipsissewa, and Rheumatism Root. It's a beautiful flower to see in the wild.
- [Deciduous Trees](https://gohiking.ca/plants/trees/deciduous-trees/) - During the winter, Vancouver Island plants growing under Deciduous Trees can receive plenty of sunlight due to there being no leaves.
- [Ocean Spray](https://gohiking.ca/ocean-spray-2/) - Ocean Spray is native to southern bc, California, east to western Montana, Colorado, and Arizona. It is very common along the roads of Vancouver Island.
- [Pink Wintergreen](https://gohiking.ca/pink-wintergreen/) - Pink Wintergreen flowers are shaped like inverted cups that are nodding, are waxy looking and are light pink to dark purple in colour.
- [Western Lady Slipper](https://gohiking.ca/western-lady-slipper/) - These delicate pink and white Western Lady Slipper flowers are common orchids found along the carpeted floor of the Pacific Northwest forests.
- [Alpine Huckleberry](https://gohiking.ca/alpine-huckleberry/) - The Alpine Huckleberry is a good source of vitamins and they are loaded with antioxidants. They also taste good. My grandson calls them tree candy.
- [Medicinal Plants](https://gohiking.ca/plants/coastal-plants/medicinal-plants/) - Over the ages, many magical and mystical powers were ascribed to Medicinal Plants. Sometimes their abilities to heal were thought to be magical.
- [Ocean Spray](https://gohiking.ca/ocean-spray/) - (Holodiscus discolor)

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