The West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, Canada is our #1 hike in the world.

It’s not easy to get a permit.

Reservations can be made for the coming summer at 8 a.m. PST January 22, 2024.

Be online with one or more devices and be ready to apply as quickly as possible. With luck, you’ll get on to the wait list.

Details on the Parks Canada West Coast Trail: Reservations page.

We have a HOW TO SURVIVE THE WEST COAST TRAIL playlist on YouTube. It includes all potential hazards.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.