Those seeking a truly rugged experience will find the Santa – Boca Provincial Park a paradise. Random camping in the wilderness is allowed in this park. Santa-Boca Provincial Park (Santa Gertrudis – Boca del Infierno Provincial Park), located in the southeast of Nootka Island, offers several activities, such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, along with a variety of wildlife.

The Genevieve Range nearby islands are Lord Island, about 7 km (4.3 miles), and Sara Islet, almost 4 km (2.4 miles), to the north of the range, and Fitz Island, 5 km (3.1 miles) to the north. Hiking the trail approximately 30 km (18.6 miles), the oceanside bluffs at Maquinna Point offers a 270-degree pleasant view of rocky coastline and endless Pacific and Vancouver Island west coast. Accesses to the Genevieve Range, Ewart Lake, and Crawfish Lake are available from there.Īt Bajo Beach, where Calvin Falls are located, the campsite is a highlight with beautiful tidal swimming creeks. Primitive wilderness campsites are provided on First Beach at Skuna Bay, Calvin Falls, and Beano Creek, nestled among the forest. The range is the mountaineers' paradise and is accessible by float-plane or water taxi from Gold River, a former logging village.Īt Louie Bay northwest of the island, the Nootka Island gorgeous trail starts and ends at Friendly Cove on the southeast side of the Nootka Island, from which access to the range is available.Įwart Lake and Crawfish Lake are located on Nootka Island to the east of the Genevieve Range, both accessible from the trail. The Genevieve Range is located west of Vancouver Island and the western side of Nootka Island. Spend your time watching whales and otters passing by. From oceanside cliffs at Maquinna Point, enjoy the stunning view of the endless Pacific and Vancouver Island west coast.

Along the trail, viewing grey whales and otters at Maquinna Point would be nice. Camping at Bajo Beach, where Calvin Creek Falls cascades onto the sand, highlights tidal swimming creeks. On the first beach, you can camp at Skuna Bay and Beano Creek, from which access to the Genevieve Range is possible. Primitive campsites are provided throughout the trail on sandy beaches. Hiking the Nootka Island Trail would be an excellent experience for visitors to enjoy the pleasant ambiance and the beauty of nature.

From the trail, access to the Genevieve Range is possible. You can even travel in float-plane from Air Nootka float-plane dock in Gold River's heart or by water taxi to reach the northwest of Nootka Island at Louie Bay Lagoon.Īn excellent 36 km (22.3 miles) trail is available near the Genevieve Range, which runs from north to the south along the west coast of Nootka Island, having beautiful wildlife, beaches, cliffs, awe-inspiring views of the ocean, forest, and surrounding mountains. Nootka Island is located 50 km (31 miles) away from the Gold River village. Part of the adventure is the trip to Nootka Island. While ascending peaks, the range offers breathtaking sights of the ocean, enormous trees below your feet covering hills along with lakes and creeks dotted the area and plenty of beautiful wildlife. The range's area is a remote paradise for mountaineers seeking peace and seclusion. The Genevieve Range has gorgeous hills covered with packed forests. The Genevieve Range offers a fascinating tour within Nootka Island with spectacular sights for mountaineers and enthusiasts. It is located on the west side of Nootka Island on the western side of Nootka Sound. The Genevieve Range is a low small mountain range with an area of 101 sq km (38.9 sq miles).

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