| Vargas Island Provincial Park is a 5,788-hectare park | | | | inside your tent and not burying trash anywhere. The |
| with an exposed rocky coastline, beautiful beaches, | | | | Vargas Island Provincial Park policy is one of |
| tidal lagoons and mudflats. The area is a haven for | | | | zero-tolerance to eco-damage this includes; |
| seabirds and is a great natural wilderness camping | | | | -No feeding of any wildlife - especially wolves. It is both |
| getaway. The nearest mainland is only a mile away | | | | an offence to do so and detrimentally affects the |
| and the whole area is protected by the many islands | | | | ecology. |
| clustered together. Sea kayaking is very popular here | | | | -All trash must be removed - campsites must be left |
| and camping trips and kayak rentals can be sourced | | | | as clean as they were found - no burying of trash. |
| at Tofino, the nearest town on the mainland. Vargas | | | | -No detergents or soaps to be used in watercourses - |
| Island has a boggy interior which is not so interesting | | | | clean fresh water is at a premium on these islands so |
| but it has plenty of great seafront trails to hike along | | | | washing/bathing in streams is not permitted. Water can |
| and for those who have a boat/kayak to travel about | | | | be taken from them and used in a solar camping |
| on, the nearby extinct volcano on Meares Island offers | | | | shower so that water courses are not polluted. |
| the ultimate island hiking experience. At 2370 ft/723 m | | | | -Seabird nests must not be touched in any way. There |
| it offers impressive views of all the surrounding islands | | | | are rare birds on Vargas Island and every effort must |
| including the berms (ancient sand banks) and sounds | | | | be made to protect their habitat. |
| of Clayoquot. | | | | These are not particularly restrictive demands and |
| This BC kayaking paradise is a great location to come | | | | easy to comply with - they are to ensure that this BC |
| and enjoy some really great camping. Due to the | | | | provincial park can offer proper sanctuary to the |
| shape of the coastline and the cluster of islands | | | | wildlife there. For anyone looking for a BC kayaking |
| privacy can be assured and campers can set up on | | | | experience, this really has a lot to offer. The area is |
| the beaches and enjoy a fantastic opportunity for a | | | | home to grey whales for part of their migration and |
| great vacation. The area is home to some rare | | | | these can be seen regularly around the outer islands. |
| seabirds and is considered a sanctuary so there are | | | | Fishing is good and the long sandy beaches and banks |
| some strict guidelines as to what is acceptable here. | | | | provide a great launch point for kayaks and an |
| There are wolves on the island too which are | | | | enjoyable place to relax and watch seabirds. If you |
| generally very shy of people, but they will attempt to | | | | are looking for a BC hiking location, some sea kayaking |
| steal food or trash especially at night and they should | | | | or just a restful camping trip, check out Vargas Island |
| be encouraged as little as possible by keeping food | | | | Provincial Park in BC, it has a lot to offer! |