April 12, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Port Alberni, Hiking
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The West Coast Trail is world-famous, and very popular in summer. But what is not as well known is the fact that between September 15 and 30,
1. There is no need to book: you'll have the trail pretty much to yourself.
2. The weather is often excellent, making for for an amazing trek, without the rain and mud the trail is infamous for.
And 2007 is the 100th anniversary of the trail, with a number of planned celebrations.