Beaufort Range Location
The Beaufort Range is a group of mountains with an area of 647 km2 (250 sq miles), northwest of Port Alberni and Qualicum Beach and south of the community of Bowser, Fanny Bay, and Buckley Bay. The range stretches from Horne Lake in the southeast to Comox Lake in the northwest, along with myriad lakes throughout the range.
While visiting the Beaufort Range, you will be fascinated by magnificent mountains spreading in the area with treed hills and peaks overlooking the Georgia Strait and Port Alberni. Mountaineers would have perfect hiking within the range, with access via trails off the Alberni and Comox logging road.
Choose a random spot that fits camping and spend some time relaxing and enjoying the pleasant ambiance through the wilderness. However, the nearby area and lakes, such as Cumberland Lake Campground on Comox Lake, offer perfect recreations with a breathtaking view of the Comox Lake to stroll along.
Cliffe Glacier and Comox Glacier are to the northwest of the Beaufort Range, and Denman Island 10 km (6.2 miles), Hornby Island 18 km (11.1 miles), Lasqueti Island 42 km (26 miles), and Texada Island 44 km (27.3 miles) are to the northeast.
The gorgeous lakes with a pleasant atmosphere worth visiting within 15 km (9.3 miles) west of the Beaufort Range on which opportunities for camping, fishing, and outdoor recreation may exist, including Nimnim Lake, Willemar Lake, Elsie Lake, Ash Lake, Dickson Lake, and Great Central Lake. Outdoor enthusiasts would find Sproat Lake, Sproat Lake Provincial Park, and the Taylor Arm Provincial Park right on it an excellent spot for several recreational activities like paddling, swimming, and fishing, as well as having perfect camping. Also, Spider Lake Provincial Park by the Spider Lake southeast of the Beaufort Range is a hot spot for water lovers offering excellent canoeing and kayaking in warm waters.