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{{Short description|Wilderness hiking trail on Vancouver Island, Canada}}
{{Short description|Wilderness hiking trail on Vancouver Island, Canada}}
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{{Infobox trail
{{Infobox trail
| name = Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
| name = Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
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| caption = Signage for Juan de Fuca trail near Sombrio Beach
| caption = Signage for Juan de Fuca trail near Sombrio Beach
| location = [[Canada]]
| location = [[Canada]]
| length = {{convert|40|km|mi|0|abbr=off}}{{citation needed|date=January 2021}}
| length = {{cvt|40|km|mi|0}}{{citation needed|date=January 2021}}
| use = Hiking
| use = Hiking
| elev_gain_and_loss = {{convert|1828|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
| elev_gain_and_loss = {{cvt|1828|m|ft|0}}
| difficulty = Medium
| difficulty = Medium
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vSTR\~~21.3~~ ~~Tide cut-off
vSTR\~~21.3~~ ~~Tide cut-off
SPLe\
SPLe\
hKRZWae\~~24~~ ~~[[Loss Creek (Canada)|Loss Creek]] Bridge
hKRZWae\~~24~~ ~~[[Loss Creek (British Columbia)|Loss Creek]] Bridge
BHF\~~27~~East Sombrio Beach
BHF\~~27~~East Sombrio Beach
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[[File:Juan de Fuca Trail, Vancouver Island, Canada 08.jpg|thumb|alt=thumb|right|Suspension bridge at Loss Creek on the trail]]
[[File:Juan de Fuca Trail, Vancouver Island, Canada 08.jpg|thumb|alt=thumb|right|Suspension bridge at Loss Creek on the trail]]


The '''Juan de Fuca Marine Trail''' is a rugged {{convert|47|km|mi}} wilderness hiking trail located within [[Juan de Fuca Provincial Park]] along the southwestern coast of [[Vancouver Island]], [[British Columbia]], Canada. The trail stretches from China Beach, {{convert|35|km}} west of [[Sooke]], to Botanical Beach, just outside [[Port Renfrew]].<ref name=bcparks/>
The '''Juan de Fuca Marine Trail''' is a rugged {{convert|47|km}} wilderness hiking trail located within [[Juan de Fuca Provincial Park]] along the southwestern coast of [[Vancouver Island]], [[British Columbia]], Canada. The trail stretches from [[China Beach (British Columbia)|China Beach]], {{convert|35|km}} west of [[Sooke]], to Botanical Beach, just outside [[Port Renfrew]].<ref name=bcparks/>


Panoramic views of the coastline, [[Juan de Fuca Strait]] and the [[Olympic Mountains]] can be seen from many points along this rainforest trail. Lucky are those who spot a pod of whales, but it is not uncommon to view sea lions, bald eagles, herons and other wildlife. It is a stunning trail of moderate difficulty.
Panoramic views of the coastline, [[Juan de Fuca Strait]] and the [[Olympic Mountains]] can be seen from many points along this rainforest trail. Lucky are those who spot a pod of whales, but it is not uncommon to view sea lions, bald eagles, herons and other wildlife. It is a trail of moderate difficulty.


The trail can be hiked in part, as a day hike, or [[Backpacking (wilderness)|backpacked]] in its entirety in four to six days. Unlike the longer [[West Coast Trail]] ({{convert|75|km|mi}}), the Juan de Fuca Trail does not require a reservation; however, there is a backcountry camping fee of $10 per person/per night.<ref name=bcparks>{{citation|title=Juan de Fuca Provincial Park |url=http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/juan_de_fuca |publisher=BC Parks|access-date=December 25, 2022}}</ref> It is also suggested to plan ahead if travelling with a large group. Some campsites are quite small and so arriving early to guarantee a spot is highly recommended.
The trail can be hiked in part, as a day hike, or [[Backpacking (wilderness)|backpacked]] in its entirety in four to six days. Unlike the longer [[West Coast Trail]] ({{convert|75|km}}), the Juan de Fuca Trail does not require a reservation; however, there is a backcountry camping fee of $10 per person/per night.<ref name=bcparks>{{citation|title=Juan de Fuca Provincial Park |url=http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/juan_de_fuca |publisher=BC Parks|access-date=December 25, 2022}}</ref> It is also suggested to plan ahead if travelling with a large group. Some campsites are quite small and so arriving early to guarantee a spot is highly recommended.


==Main trailheads==
==Main trailheads==

* China Beach
* China Beach
* Sombrio Beach
* Sombrio Beach
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==Intermediate trailheads==
==Intermediate trailheads==

* Mystic Beach
* Mystic Beach
* Bear Beach
* Bear Beach
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==Establishment==
==Establishment==

The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail was created by [[Parks Canada]], originally intended to be part of the [[Trans Canada Trail]]. The work was done by Island Green Forestry. Control was given over to [[BC Parks]]. In 2001 the B.C. government claimed the trail was built to honour the [[1994 Commonwealth Games]], but that is debatable.<ref>Builder of the trail</ref>
The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail was created by [[Parks Canada]], originally intended to be part of the [[Trans Canada Trail]]. The work was done by Island Green Forestry. Control was given over to [[BC Parks]]. In 2001 the B.C. government claimed the trail was built to honour the [[1994 Commonwealth Games]], but that is debatable.<ref>Builder of the trail</ref>


==Threat to the integrity of the trail==
==Threat to the integrity of the trail==
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In January 2007, the provincial [[British Columbia Liberal Party|B.C. Liberal]] government removed {{convert|500|ha}} of land from tree farm licences (TFLs) on the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island to allow [[Western Forest Products]] (WFP) to sell the land for residential development. Despite a subsequent report<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bcauditor.com/files/publications/2008/report5/report/removing-private-land-tree-farm-licences-6-19-25.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-08-20 |archive-date=2013-05-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528214914/http://www.bcauditor.com/files/publications/2008/report5/report/removing-private-land-tree-farm-licences-6-19-25.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> by the provincial auditor general condemning the decision as having been made "without sufficient regard for the public interest", the government stood by the move.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/auditor-general-s-report-slams-sale-of-forestry-lands-1.725266|title=Auditor general's report slams sale of forestry lands|work=CBC News |date= July 16, 2008}}</ref>


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As a result of the TFL deletions, Vancouver-based businessman Ender Ilkay purchased {{convert|236|ha}} of land from WFP and subsequently proposed a 257-cabin resort bordering 12&nbsp;km of the Juan de Fuca Trail.<ref>http://www2.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/comment/story.html?id=25a8e8a6-873b-41a4-9af3-39619ada03fc&p=1{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The project faced broad opposition from citizens, community groups, environmentalists, and First Nations.<ref>http://www2.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/capital_van_isl/story.html?id=ffd9450a-f918-46a2-86ba-aebaa48a5bbf{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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In January 2007, the provincial [[British Columbia Liberal Party|B.C. Liberal]] government removed 500 hectares of land from tree farm licences (TFLs) on the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island to allow [[Western Forest Products]] (WFP) to sell the land for residential development. Despite a subsequent report<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bcauditor.com/files/publications/2008/report5/report/removing-private-land-tree-farm-licences-6-19-25.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-08-20 |archive-date=2013-05-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528214914/http://www.bcauditor.com/files/publications/2008/report5/report/removing-private-land-tree-farm-licences-6-19-25.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> by the provincial auditor general condemning the decision as having been made "without sufficient regard for the public interest," the government stood by the move.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/auditor-general-s-report-slams-sale-of-forestry-lands-1.725266|title=Auditor general's report slams sale of forestry lands|work=CBC News |date= July 16, 2008}}</ref>

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As a result of the TFL deletions, Vancouver-based businessman Ender Ilkay purchased {{convert|236|ha|acre}} of land from WFP and subsequently proposed a 257-cabin resort bordering 12&nbsp;km of the Juan de Fuca Trail.<ref>http://www2.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/comment/story.html?id=25a8e8a6-873b-41a4-9af3-39619ada03fc&p=1{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The project faced broad opposition from citizens, community groups, environmentalists, and First Nations.<ref>http://www2.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/capital_van_isl/story.html?id=ffd9450a-f918-46a2-86ba-aebaa48a5bbf{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


In September 2011, the [[Capital Regional District]] (CRD) voted to deny the developer's rezoning application, effectively blocking the project.<ref>http://www2.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/story.html?id=ac6b0da9-8808-46a0-bb9e-0b25d428c0a2{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
In September 2011, the [[Capital Regional District]] (CRD) voted to deny the developer's rezoning application, effectively blocking the project.<ref>http://www2.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/story.html?id=ac6b0da9-8808-46a0-bb9e-0b25d428c0a2{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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{{Canadian Trails}}
{{Canadian Trails}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Hiking trails in British Columbia]]
[[Category:Hiking trails in British Columbia]]

Latest revision as of 18:54, 10 May 2024

Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
Signage for Juan de Fuca trail near Sombrio Beach
Length40 km (25 mi)[citation needed]
LocationCanada
UseHiking
Elevation gain/loss1,828 m (5,997 ft)
DifficultyMedium
Route diagram
thumb
Suspension bridge at Loss Creek on the trail

The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail is a rugged 47 kilometres (29 mi) wilderness hiking trail located within Juan de Fuca Provincial Park along the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The trail stretches from China Beach, 35 kilometres (22 mi) west of Sooke, to Botanical Beach, just outside Port Renfrew.[1]

Panoramic views of the coastline, Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympic Mountains can be seen from many points along this rainforest trail. Lucky are those who spot a pod of whales, but it is not uncommon to view sea lions, bald eagles, herons and other wildlife. It is a trail of moderate difficulty.

The trail can be hiked in part, as a day hike, or backpacked in its entirety in four to six days. Unlike the longer West Coast Trail (75 kilometres (47 mi)), the Juan de Fuca Trail does not require a reservation; however, there is a backcountry camping fee of $10 per person/per night.[1] It is also suggested to plan ahead if travelling with a large group. Some campsites are quite small and so arriving early to guarantee a spot is highly recommended.

Main trailheads[edit]

  • China Beach
  • Sombrio Beach
  • Parkinson Creek
  • Botanical Beach

Each is car-accessible and has a parking lot.

Intermediate trailheads[edit]

  • Mystic Beach
  • Bear Beach
  • Magdalena Point
  • China Beach

Each is accessible by parking along Highway 14 and hiking down an unmarked side trail.

Establishment[edit]

The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail was created by Parks Canada, originally intended to be part of the Trans Canada Trail. The work was done by Island Green Forestry. Control was given over to BC Parks. In 2001 the B.C. government claimed the trail was built to honour the 1994 Commonwealth Games, but that is debatable.[2]

Threat to the integrity of the trail[edit]

In January 2007, the provincial B.C. Liberal government removed 500 hectares (1,200 acres) of land from tree farm licences (TFLs) on the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island to allow Western Forest Products (WFP) to sell the land for residential development. Despite a subsequent report[3] by the provincial auditor general condemning the decision as having been made "without sufficient regard for the public interest", the government stood by the move.[4]

As a result of the TFL deletions, Vancouver-based businessman Ender Ilkay purchased 236 hectares (580 acres) of land from WFP and subsequently proposed a 257-cabin resort bordering 12 km of the Juan de Fuca Trail.[5] The project faced broad opposition from citizens, community groups, environmentalists, and First Nations.[6]

In September 2011, the Capital Regional District (CRD) voted to deny the developer's rezoning application, effectively blocking the project.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, BC Parks, retrieved 25 December 2022
  2. ^ Builder of the trail
  3. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 May 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Auditor general's report slams sale of forestry lands". CBC News. 16 July 2008.
  5. ^ http://www2.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/comment/story.html?id=25a8e8a6-873b-41a4-9af3-39619ada03fc&p=1[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ http://www2.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/capital_van_isl/story.html?id=ffd9450a-f918-46a2-86ba-aebaa48a5bbf[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ http://www2.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/story.html?id=ac6b0da9-8808-46a0-bb9e-0b25d428c0a2[permanent dead link]

Further reading[edit]

  • Donald C. Mills (1999). Giant Cedars, White Sands: Juan de Fuca Marine Trail Guidebook. Vancouver B.C.: Gordon Soules. ISBN 0-9684583-0-0.

External links[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Juan de Fuca Marine Trail.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Juan de Fuca Marine Trail.
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