Family Walks and Hikes of Vancouver Island — Revised Edition: Volume 2 — Nanaimo North to Strathcona Park

The second volume in the Vancouver Island two-volume set brings together a unique selection of walks and hikes for visitors and locals looking for accessible and enjoyable routes in the area between northern Nanaimo and Strathcona Park, including:

• Seal Bay Nature Park / Xwee Xwhya Luq
• Upper Browns River Medicine Bowls
• Royston Ghost Ship Trail
• Trent River Falls
• Lighthouse Country Trail
• Horne Lakes Cave
• Big Qualicum River
• Fossli Park
• Greenmax Anglers’ Trail
• Hole in the Wall
• Alberni Lookout
• Little Qualicum Falls
• Ammonite Falls

Ranging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, these hikes are all accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step-by-step directions, and full-colour photographs.

Each route includes:

• detailed directions to trailheads
• colour maps and photographs
• seasonal information
• round-trip distances
• trail commentary
• difficulty ratings