Hiking the West Coast Trail | 6-Day Backpacking Adventure on Vancouver Island, BC

Join me and my friend Aaron as we take on one of the most legendary hikes in Canada — the West Coast Trail. This 75-kilometer coastal trek along the rugged edge of Vancouver Island is packed with towering ladders, suspension bridges, shipwreck history, and jaw-dropping views.

Originally built as a rescue route for shipwrecked sailors, the West Coast Trail runs through what was once known as the Graveyard of the Pacific, and today it challenges hikers with relentless mud, beach slogs, and steep climbs.

In this full hiking documentary, we cover the trail from Pachena Bay to Gordon River over six unforgettable days. Along the way we encounter:

✅ Historic shipwreck sites (SS Michigan, SS Skagit)
✅ Loud and rowdy sea lion colonies
✅ Whales
✅ Beautiful remote beaches and tidepools
✅ Ancient red cedar trees
✅ Ladders, mud pits, cable cars, and suspension bridges
✅ Nights under the stars in remote West Coast Trail campsites
✅ A floating restaurant and trail-famous Crab Shack
✅ Bear and wolf tracks near camp
✅ Real trail tips, gear mishaps, and raw moments

Whether you're planning your own West Coast Trail hike, researching the trail conditions, or just love watching backpacking adventures through the wilds of British Columbia, this video gives you a first-hand look at what to expect.

🎥 Filmed in stunning 4K across six days
🧭 Includes trail tips, map views, and orientation info
📍 Covers all major landmarks and campsites

00:00 – Intro
01:19 – Day 1 Pachena to Tsocowis creek
05:05 – Day 2 Tsocowis to the Crabshack
13:03 – Day 3 Crabshack to Cribs creek
18:02 – Day 4 Cribs to Cullite creek
20:30 – Day 5 Cullite to Trasher cove
23:31 – Day 6 Trasher to Gordon river
24:38 – Outro

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