Quinsam River Hatchery Trail is known as one of the most spectacular hiking trails in the area of Campbell River city, Vancouver Island. This lightly trafficked hiking zone is highly recommended for those adventurers who enjoy having other activities besides hiking. These possible activities include fishing, nature trips, walking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and so forth. Quinsam River Hatchery Trail is an out-and-back trail and is suitable for both amateur and experienced hikers.
Hikers can gain an elevation of 61 m (200 ft) in a path of 2.9 km (1.8 miles) long. Hiking on the Quinsam River Hatchery Trail is possible all year round, with the route of splendid old Douglas fir trees dating back about a thousand years ago.
The access to the Quinsam River Hatchery Trail is from Elk Falls Provincial Park Campground. Hiking tours are available seven days a week, and salmon fishing is possible from August to November. Hikers from all skill levels may opt to take a side trail leading to beaver ponds from the Quinsam Campground. These ponds are full of birds and fish.
The access to the Quinsam River Hatchery Trail is through Elk Falls Provincial Park.
From Victoria:
The fastest route to get to Elk Falls Provincial Park from Victoria is via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and BC-19 N. It is 269 km (167.1 miles) and takes about 3 hours.
Get on BC-19 N in Nanaimo from Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N in 106 km (65.8 miles), merge onto BC-19 N. Drive 159 km (98.7 miles) more and take Gold River Hwy/BC-28 W to Canal Access Rd. After 3.6 km (2.2 miles), you will reach the Elk Falls Provincial Park and Protected Area.
From Nanaimo:
Getting to Elk Falls Provincial Park from Nanaimo is via BC-19 N. The route is 158 km (98.1 miles) and takes about one hour and a half.
Head west on Fitzwilliam St towards Wesley St, 800 m (2624.6 ft), further continue onto Third St. Drive 1.9 km (1.1 miles) and continue onto Jingle Pot Rd. After 650 m (2132.5 ft), turn right onto BC-19 N (signs for Campbell R). Drive for 151 km (93.8 miles) and turn left onto Island Hwy/BC-19A N (signs for BC-28 W/Gold River). Continue onto Campbell River Rd/Gold River Hwy/BC-28 W. Keep following Gold River Hwy/BC-28 W and, after 2.8 km (1.7 miles), turn right onto Canal Access Rd. 650 m (2132.5 ft) more, you will reach the Elk Falls Provincial Park and Protected Area.
