But it is extremely remote and challenging: Parks Canada performs 60 to 80 air and marine rescues of hikers each year. It’s no wonder that for many the West Coast Trail is a rite of passage.
BC Transit will be taking over operation of the West Coast Trail System, which launched in 2024 and is currently operated by the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District.
One of Canada’s most visited tourist attractions ... Shipwreck Path The southernmost area is the 10,130-acre West Coast Trail unit, named for the 47-mile hiking path through pristine rain ...