Strathcona Provincial Park

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Park Description

Strathcona Provincial Park, more than 250,000 hectares in size, is located on central Vancouver Island.  Much of the park is comprised of mountain peaks and alpine tarns. Hiking and backpacking trails range from relatively easy to rugged and challenging.  

Black-tailed deer and Roosevelt elk are frequently seen at lower elevations in the park and while cougar are present they are seldom seen.  The numerous black bears are not considered problematic but should be treated with caution and respect nonetheless.  More park info is available.

Backpacking Trails offered

Elk River
Ideal for beginning backpackers, this trail follows the Elk River up to Landslide Lake, set in an amphitheatre of mountains.  Trail length is about 11 km with a total elevation change of 600m.  Camp set-up is on a gravel bar 9 km from the trailhead. 

Flower Ridge
Approximately 6 km hike to the camp with an additional 6 km day-hike (one way) on an open alpine ridge.  Elevation gain is 1250m.  This trail is moderately strenuous.  

Price Creek
Campsite is located by Price Creek some 7 km from the trailhead.  After crossing the creek, Cream Lake is reached by a steep 1.5 km hike.  Elevation gain over the 8.5 km length is 1200m.  

Nature Experience Tours offers backpacking tours in Strathcona as part of the Backpack Vancouver Island Tour or separately as a custom/unscheduled tour.

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Contact Us for More Information 

Phone: 250-701-5132

E-mail: info@naturexperience.com

We Practice 'Leave No Trace' Camping

You may also want to visit the website of the Strathcona Park Wilderness Institute. The Institute inspires awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of Strathcona Park through education and participation. Their site provides lots of links for information.

Equipment Provided

Backpack

Tent

Sleeping Pad

Stove

Water Purifier

First Aid Kit

Food

Equipment Needed

Hiking Boots

Raingear

Adequate Clothing

Sleeping Bag

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