A distinctive coastal landscape
A demanding wilderness traverse through the North Coast Trail and Cape Scott landscapes: isolated beaches, wet rainforest, rugged coastal terrain and remarkable seascapes.
Dates, price and availability
Plan your North Coast Trail tour
See Coastal Bliss Adventures departures and availability below. Final dates and checkout totals are confirmed during booking.
All-in advertised price per personCAD $3,309.39
Based on CAD $3,060.00 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 North Coast Trail?
Choose the experience that fits
Choose this trip for a longer, physically demanding backpacking expedition that combines the remote North Coast Trail with the historic Cape Scott area.
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
A demanding wilderness traverse through the North Coast Trail and Cape Scott landscapes: isolated beaches, wet rainforest, rugged coastal terrain and remarkable seascapes.
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 9-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
Travel to Port Hardy
Meet in Nanaimo, travel north, review packs and prepare for the remote trail.
Day 2
Shushartie Bay to Skinner Creek
Water taxi to Shushartie Bay, then a steep forest ascent and muddy terrain to Skinner Creek.
Day 3
North Coast wilderness
Continue west along rugged coastal trail, with forest, beaches and changing tidal conditions.
Day 4
Coastal travel
Work through challenging stretches of rainforest and shoreline; the exact campsite depends on conditions.
Day 5
Shoreline and forest
Follow the North Coast Trail toward the Cape Scott side of the park.
Day 6
Toward Nissen Bight
Explore the western coastal landscape and connect toward the Cape Scott network.
Day 7
Cape Scott area
Explore the Cape Scott beaches and forest; opportunities for side trails depend on conditions.
Day 8
Cape Scott exploration
Discover the lighthouse area and historic coastal landscapes if timing and weather allow.
Day 9
Return south
Hike out and return with the group to Nanaimo.
Price and inclusions
What's included?
CAD $3,060.00 base / CAD $3,309.39 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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