A distinctive coastal landscape
Six days of Cape Scott’s expansive beaches, coastal rainforest and intriguing settlement history, with time to explore from the Nels Bight area.
Dates, price and availability
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All-in advertised price per personCAD $2,427.97
Based on CAD $2,245.00 plus a 3% booking fee and 5% GST calculated on the fee-inclusive subtotal. Optional rentals and supplements extra. Confirm the final total at checkout.
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Why choose Cape Scott Explorer?
Choose the experience that fits
A shorter Cape Scott journey with more time for exploring beaches and historic sites than the full North Coast Trail traverse.
Expert-guided logistics
Guides organize the remote travel arrangements, meals and route decisions that make a complex wilderness journey possible.
The experience
A journey worth taking time for
Six days of Cape Scott’s expansive beaches, coastal rainforest and intriguing settlement history, with time to explore from the Nels Bight area.
Each day balances active travel with time to notice the shoreline, surrounding forest and the stories of this place. Route and camps may change for weather, tides, access and group safety.
Your journey
Typical 6-day itinerary
This is a planning outline rather than a guaranteed daily schedule. Specific camps and day-by-day routes should be verified against the final operating itinerary and may be adjusted in the field.
Day 1
Nanaimo to Cape Scott
Drive north via Port Hardy, then reach the trailhead and hike toward Eric Lake or Fisherman River.
Day 2
Walk to Nels Bight
Continue toward Nels Bight and establish a camp for exploring the Cape.
Day 3
Cape Scott Lighthouse
Day hike toward Guise Bay and the Cape Scott Lightstation, subject to weather and conditions.
Day 4
Explore the coastal beaches
Take time for Nels Bight, Experiment Bight or other nearby shorelines.
Day 5
Return through forest
Begin the hike back through the Cape Scott forest and trail system.
Day 6
Back to Nanaimo
Complete the hike out and return south.
Price and inclusions
What's included?
CAD $2,245.00 base / CAD $2,427.97 all-in advertised price per person. The estimate adds a 3% booking fee and 5% GST. Checkfront confirms your final total.
Guiding and trip logistics
Professional guiding and planned group logistics. Transport arrangements, fees and permits depend on the specific itinerary; see your trip confirmation for the detailed inclusions.
Wilderness camping and meals
Camping arrangements, meals and group equipment as described in your pre-departure package. Confirm the applicable inclusions for your chosen departure.
Personal expenses and extras
Travel to the meeting point, personal clothing and equipment, optional rentals and gratuities are not part of the advertised base price unless your confirmation specifies otherwise.
Beyond the itinerary
More than the distance travelled.
The best moments are sometimes between the planned highlights: an unhurried look across the water, a story that connects the landscape with its people, or a shared evening at camp.
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Prepare for your adventure
Fitness and conditions
Prepare for uneven trails, changing weather, wet terrain and sustained walking with a loaded pack.
Equipment
You'll receive a preparation package outlining clothing, personal equipment and optional rental choices.
Meeting and transport
Confirm Nanaimo pickup arrangements and end-of-tour travel timing before committing to onward transportation.
Common questions
Before you reserve
Are these dates and spaces confirmed?
Departure availability is supplied by our booking feed. Please confirm the selected departure at checkout or by contacting our office.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes. Weather, tides, logistics, access and group needs can require changes in remote coastal areas.
Does the advertised price include every option?
The displayed all-in estimate includes the stated booking fee and GST. Optional rentals and individual supplements may cost extra.
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