Adventure Plans
Vancouver Island Trail
At a glance
Use these quick facts to compare this route with others in the thru-hikes hub.
- Distance
- 800 km
- Time needed
- 45 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Tent, Town Stays, Cabins
- Cost/day (all-in)
- Usd 45 95 Per Day
Why Hike It
The Vancouver Island Trail is one of Canada's most ambitious emerging long routes, offering a genuine end-to-end challenge outside the better-known mountain mega-trails. Its mix of terrain types makes it physically and logistically diverse, rewarding hikers who enjoy adaptation and planning.
Trail Snapshot
- Distance: 800 km
- Typical duration: 45 days
- Difficulty: Hard
- Route style: Point To Point
- Elevation gain: 22,000 m
- Primary accommodation: tent, town-stays, cabins
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