75km on the West Coast Trail (WCT) | Canada’s Coastal Backpacking Route

A 7-day journey on the West Coast Trail — 75km of ladders, beaches, rain, mud, and exhaustion. From Pachena Bay to Gordon River, eight friends take on Canada’s most beautiful and unforgiving coastal hike. This is our journey on the West Coast Trail (WCT) — a 7-day, 75km hike along the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island. 00:00 Intro – The West Coast Trail 01:20 Day 0 – Pachena Bay 03:08 Day 1 – Pachena Bay to Darling 07:35 Day 2 – Darling to Tsusiat Falls 12:20 Day 3 – Tsusiat Falls to Nitinaht Narrows 17:25 Day 4 – Nitinaht to Bonilla 21:49 Day 5 – Bonilla to Camper Bay 25:08 Day 6 – Thrasher 27:55 Day 7 – Gordon River 28:39 - The Finish Starting at Pachena Bay and finishing at Gordon River, eight friends from across Canada set out to hike one of the most demanding coastal trails in the world. What followed was a week of endless ladders, slippery boardwalks, deep mud, violent surge channels, long beach walks, and moments of quiet beauty that only exist when you’ve truly earned them. Along the way we faced: – rain, tides, and exhaustion – Gear failures and injuries – Wildlife encounters – The legendary Crab Shack at Nitinaht Narrows – The brutal boulder fields of Owen Point – And the final climb out to Gordon River This film isn’t a guide — it’s a document of what the West Coast Trail feels like when you’re living it, step by step, day by day. If you’re planning the West Coast Trail, dreaming about it, or just curious what 7 days on Canada’s wildest coastline looks like — this is for you. 📍 Route: Pachena Bay → Tsusiat Falls → Nitinaht Narrows → Bonilla → Camper Bay → Owen Point → Thrasher → Gordon River 🎒 Shot on the trail | No sponsors | No shortcuts If you enjoyed this film, consider liking, subscribing, or sharing it with someone planning their own WCT hike. 📍 WEST COAST TRAIL RESOURCES If you're planning the West Coast Trail or just want to learn more, these resources were invaluable: • Parks Canada – West Coast Trail Official Page https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/paci... • West Coast Trail Orientation & Safety Info https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/paci... • Tide Tables (ESSENTIAL for beach & Owen Point crossings) https://www.tides.gc.ca • West Coast Trail Map (Official PDF) https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/paci... • Nitinaht Narrows Crab Shack https://nitinatlake.com/crab-shack/ • West Coast Trail Express (Shuttle Service) https://trailbus.com • Weather Forecasts – Vancouver Island West Coast https://weather.gc.ca ⚠️ Always check tides, weather, and Parks Canada advisories before attempting the trail. This film is not a guide — conditions change fast and preparation matters.