Grey whales stop here en route to feeding grounds further north. On this misty edge of Vancouver Island, the powerful force of the Pacific Ocean batters lush old-growth forests, steep cliffs and secluded beaches. Pacific Rim's West Coast trail was first laid out as a life-saving trail for shipwreck survivors. Today, it is one of the most challenging, and most popular wilderness hikes in Canada.
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