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Those who devote
themselves to adventurous exploration eventually make their way to British
Columbia to hike trophy trails, ski trophy peaks, and paddle trophy
waters.
The range of outdoor adventure to be found in British Columbia attracts
explorers from around the world. The farther afield you venture, the
more appreciation you'll develop for its staggering abundance.
Don't be deceived by the cozy but thin veneer of civilization that has
been thrown up around the wilderness. Those who do not respect the neighbouring
wilds often face uncompromising consequences. With proper preparation
and a confident spirit you can negotiate your way in and around the
landscape, emerging with untarnishable memories of your encounter with
the natural world. Fortunately, most travellers don't have to resort
to extremes in order to get an inside look at these fantastic features.
While many of BC's recreational activities can be enjoyed on your own,
or in private groups, many are best enjoyed under the care and guidance
of experienced tour operators. Casual visitors to British Columbia are
seldom able to venture into the backroads and experience the real wilderness
- that's where offroad tour operators play a valuable role, offering
full or half day trips.
Pacific Rim
On the west
coast of Vancouver Island, exciting backroad adventures are offered
out of Tofino and Ucluelet in the comfort and safety of 4 x 4 vehicles.
Experience breathtaking panoramic views of the rugged west coast with
an offroad trip up Mt. Ozzard, from where the view stretches from Barkley
Sound and the Broken Islands Group, across Long Beach and beyond that
past Tofino to Clayoquot Sound. After leaving Mt. Ozzard, take a short
walk along the beautiful nature Trails at Kennedy Lake and view the
huge old-growth cedar trees.
Offroading
along the shoreline of Barkley Sound east of Ucluelet is a great wildlife
experience. Eagles gather to feed on herring spawn, waterfowl gather
along the shores to rest during their spring migration. In late summer,
bears linger near the salmon bearing Thornton Creek.
The gravel road hugs Tofino Inlet providing breathtaking views of Clayoquot
Sound. Watch for bears along the shoreline, and birds and waterfowl
along the beaches and mudflats of the estuaries feeding the sound. After
leaving the Inlet the road climbs high into the mountains, with Tofino
Creek as a companion.
Huge rock formations evidence a landscape shaped by the girth of glacial
ice that until quite recently covered the entire landmass. So strong
was the force exerted by this miles-thick crush that, as it retreated,
it cast a ragged impression in the bedrock.
Central Island
Explore the beautiful and challenging off-roads of South and Central
Vancouver Island. From weekend adventures, to challenging 6-day safaris,
weekend 4x4 schools, and corporate weekend challenges.
Fun-filled and
intense weekends are for all comers, designed for anyone wishing to
learn safe operation of 4x4 vehicles in the wilderness. Go offroad
in the wilderness areas surrounding Shawnigan Lake and north to Cowichan
Lake.
The weekend 4x4
schools include qualified instruction on safety, winching, vehicle
recovery and the philosophy of treading lightly in the wilderness.
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