Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Cape Scott Provincial Park adventure.
The rugged northern end of Vancouver Island invites adventurers on a hike through history.
From 1897 to 1907 Danish settlers farmed the area that is now Cape Scott Provincial Park and left behind signs of settlement and a few old roads that have since become hiking trails. Visitors can hike the 23-kilometre Cape Scott Trail, the North Coast Trail (a 43-kilometre extension to the Cape Scott Trail), or the 2-kilometre San Joseph Bay Trail. These rugged walkways are often muddy, but wilderness camping is available at trail intervals in settings ranging from forest tent platforms to beachside campsites. Rustic amenities may include an outhouse, food stash, and water. Cape Scott Provincial Park is the traditional territory of Nahwitti peoples.
Cape Scott Provincial Park is open for camping year-round, but most campers visit between June and September. It’s often cold and rainy in this area, but there’s more chance of sun in summer.