Maps

Maps are not a problem on the West Coast Trail. Every hiker is given a good map at Orientation or it may be mailed to you if you make a Reservation. However, you may want to consult maps while planning your hike.

We list 2 kinds of maps here; online and hard copy.

Online WCT Maps:

We often keep a map open in another browser window to check against while browsing this site.

We like our own online WCT map best as you can click on landmarks for more information while planning your itinerary.
Map of southern Vancouver Island.
The QU'UAS site has a good map showing where the WCT is on southern Vancouver Island.
An excellent online WCT map is on the mainframe.org site. Good photos too. That same great map is on the WestCoastTrailBC site.
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John's map includes links to his photos.
Saskatoon Does the West Coast Trail has useful online maps of the WCT, a series of them.
Bamfield maps
Port Renfrew maps

Every hiker gets the CanMap West Coast Trail (1:50,000). This free map is either mailed or handed to you at Orientation. It is somewhat water resistant, but we recommend you put it in a waterproof Ziploc bag.

If you love maps as we do, consider also:

Topographical map 1:50,000: West Coast Trail published by International Travel Maps — about C$8 or US$6 plus shipping and tax. It's similar to the one you get free but includes some different details. Unfortunately it's also much heavier than the free map. You may find it stocked in speciality map stores.

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