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Gibson Marine Provincial Park attracts people worldwide to kayak and lets them enjoy the natural hot springs, sandy beaches, scenery, and wildlife. Natural hot springs, which are located on Matilda Inlet's shores, are considered therapeutic value. Hiking through the "Wild Side Trail" from the village of Ahousat to Cow Bay and following pristine coastal beaches, and passing through old-growth Sitka spruce forest is one of the main attractions you can find around the park on Flores Island. Those who visit the island are also enthusiastic about exploring and camping in the remote Clayoquot Sound.
Gibson Marine Provincial Park is southeast of Flores Island and east of Flores Island Provincial Park on Vancouver Island's west coast. The view from Mount Flores is among one of the features of the park.
You should take a one-hour boat ride from Tofino to Ahousaht Village and walk the Wild Side Trail to reach the park.
Water taxis leave the 1st Street dock in Tofino to Ahousaht numerous times a day.
To access Gibson marine Provincial Park, you need to drive toward Tofino. It requires a one-hour boat ride from the 1st Street Dock in Tofino to Ahousaht village and then going the park route.
From Victoria:
The Fastest route from Victoria to Tofino is via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and BC-4 W, which is 317 km (196.9 miles) and takes about 4 hours and 12 minutes.
Take Government St to Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N for 1.2 km (0.7 miles). Follow Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and BC-19 N to Memorial Rd/BC-4 W in Nanaimo G. Take exit 60 from BC-19 N. After 155 km (96.3 miles), follow BC-4 W to Campbell St in Tofino. Drive for 161 km (100 miles) more to reach Tofino.
From Nanaimo:
The Fastest route from Nanaimo Tofino is via BC-4 W, which is 207 km (128.6 miles) and takes about 2 hours and 52 minutes.
Take Third St to BC-19 N for 3.3 km (2 miles). Follow BC-19 N to Memorial Rd/BC-4 W in Nanaimo G. Take exit 60 from BC-19 N. After 42.8 km (26.5 miles), follow BC-4 W to Campbell St in Tofino. Drive for 161 km (100 miles) more to reach Tofino.
Wild Side Trail is an out and back moderate trail near Marktosis 15, British Columbia, Canada. It has a 15.8 km (9.8 miles) length and 280 m (918 ft) of elevation gain. The trail is best accessed from the village of Ahousaht. Wild Side Trail is a rustic route that mostly follows sandy beaches and allows seeing wildlife. The path is frequently used for hiking, running, and backpacking.
Gibson Marine Provincial Park was established on November 30, 1967.
Much of the park was a gift from the W.F. Gibson family.
Gibson Marine Provincial Park was Ahoushat First Nation's traditional territory.
Many of the nation's heritage of Nuu-chah-nulth, including middens and Culturally Modified Trees (CMTs), is located on this site.
Gibson Marine Provincial Park offers various activities all-around a year. Hiking through the Wild Side Trail, camping in remote Clayoquot Sound, soaking in the hot springs, kayaking, swimming and enjoying the sandy beaches, scenery, and wildlife are some of these activities. Based on the BC Act, Gibson Marine Provincial Park is one of the protected areas on Vancouver Island, where you are not allowed to hunt.
