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#6 , Canada

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One of our top 10 day hikes in the world.

Why?

Many feel this is the most beautiful of the Canadian Rockies trails.

  • Yoho National Park in British Columbia near Banff, Alberta.
  • mid-June through the end of September (start and end dates vary) for example, bus operated for hikers and campers from June 19 to October 4, 2018
  • 11.6 km
  • perhaps 9 hours
  • perhaps 900 photos ????
  • highest point 2528 m
  • elevation gain 1012 m

World → N AmericaRockies , O’Hara

For details click over to our Alpine Circuit, Lake O’Hara information page.

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Juan de , Canada

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The West Coast Trail is the best in the world. Right?

But we recommend neighbouring Juan de Fuca Marine Trail precisely because it is not the WCT. ?

It was closed until June 1, 2020 due to COVID-19.  But is NOW OPEN.

Note: The West Coast may stay closed though the 2020 season. 

AT A GLANCE

  • it’s the West Coast Trail ‘alternative’ that does not cost money nor require a permit
  • coastal hike of 47km (29mi) sharing one of the WCT trailheads – Port Renfrew
  • no reservations needed
  • no quota on number of hikers
  • plenty of bears

Click PLAY or watch an August 2012 hike on YouTube. (2min)

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.  Aug. 2016. Great weather.

Check out out our Juan de Fuca information page.