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This private guided coastal hike explores some of the most scenic sections of East Sooke Regional Park, following the rugged coastline out to the historic Trap Shack and back. Along the way, your guide will take you to favourite viewpoints and lookout areas, with opportunities to spot bald eagles, whales and other coastal wildlife.
The approximately 10 km round-trip route combines forest trails, rocky coastal terrain and spectacular views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. With a private guide, the pace can be adjusted to your group, with time for photos, viewpoints and stops along the way.
Your guide will also share stories about the area’s local history and insights into traditional Indigenous ways of living, travelling and making use of the surrounding land and coastline.
The full route is best suited to guests with moderate hiking ability who are comfortable covering 10 km of varied coastal terrain. Shorter routes can be accommodated when needed.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travelers will meet their guide at the Aylard Farm parking lot in East Sooke Regional Park. The guide will be waiting near the main trailhead entrance. Exact meeting details will be confirmed after booking.
Itinerary
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1East Sooke Regional Park
Follow the rugged Coast Trail on a private guided hike of approximately 10 km, taking in forested trails, dramatic coastal viewpoints, Beechy Head and the historic Trap Shack. Along the way, your guide will stop at favourite lookout areas for opportunities to spot bald eagles, whales and other wildlife, while sharing local history and insights into traditional Indigenous ways of living, travelling and making use of the surrounding land and coastline. Guests will experience changing coastal terrain, rocky sections and forest trails, with time for photos and scenic stops along the way. The full route is best suited to those with moderate hiking experience and a reasonable level of fitness. Wildlife sightings are possible but never guaranteed.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Aylard Farm
Aylard Farm serves as a primary access point to East Sooke Regional Park and the coastal trail system. Travelers will begin the hike here before continuing along forest and shoreline trails.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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