Links

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We've linked to e-mail addresses, contact information & web sites throughout. On this page we list only the most important pages for those organizing to hike the WCT.

• new Besthike.com West Coast Trail

• most hikers use the West Coast Trail Bus
• a wonderful trip (when the weather is good) is the boat ride between Port Renfrew & Bamfield on the Juan De Fuca Express. Phone 1 888 755-6578
• updated Don't miss The Official West Coast Trail Hiker Preparation Guide.
• Mudhounds rule! This is our favourite WCT trip report web site.
• new TrailPeak.com WCT — hiker reviews, GPS data

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• Parks Canada
• Butch Jack Ferry service carries hikers between Port Renfrew and the trailhead. Phone 250 647-5517.
• Pachena Bay Campground is recommended in Bamfield. Native run, it is right next to the trailhead on a beautiful bay. Phone 250 728-1287.
• 2001 — Saskatoon does the WCT by Bill Wallace & Warren Long
  • A group of contributors, their photos are posted throughout this site.
• QU'UAS (pronounced co-us) Pacheedaht, Dididaht and Huu-Ay-Aht First Nations
  • The best site for background on the people of the WCT & their partnership with the Federal Department of Canadian Heritage and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve in managing the WCT.

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• West Coast Trail Advisory. Trail updates from Parks Canada.
• new WCT.ca by Tom Cox
• Tips 'n Tales about the WCT by Blisters & Bliss
• David Flater's XTide tide charts Port Renfrew
• Fisheries & Oceans Canada tide charts Port Renfrew

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• West Coast Trail books at Amazon.com

Rogier Gruys BluePeak.net Travel Photography