Karmutzen Range
Hankin Range
Franklin Range
The Karmutzen Range is located on northern Vancouver Island, south of Karmutzen Creek and north of Tlakwa Creek. The range is a subrange of Vancouver Island Ranges and has an area of 64 sq km (24.7 sq miles). The Karmutzen Range is west of Nimpkish Lake, which formerly was known as Karmutzen Lake. While visiting the Karmutzen Range, you will be fascinated by surrounding mountains winding through a beautiful old-growth forest and enormous trees as hemlock around lakes and tarns.
The area is a paradise for mountaineers offering excellent hiking and climbing through the pleasant ambiance of the Karmutzen Range. Up at the peaks, the view includes the trees covering the hills and Nimpkish Lake that lying within Nimpkish Valley walls. Hills covered with packed trees ornamented by colourful birds and wildlife are amazing.
Visitors would be entertained by perfect fishing in the nearby Nimpkish Lake and several other activities besides having some peaceful days camping on the gorgeous Nimpkish Lake or other nearby places and induced by some sense of freshness.
The Karmutzen Range is Located in the northwest of Woss and west of Hankin Range, Franklin Range, and the Bonanza Range. The Karmutzen Range is encircled by Tlakwa Creek from the south, Karmutzen Creek from the north and Nimpkish Lake from the east, which lies among the steep Nimpkish Valley enclosed by magnificent mountains.
Two Karmutzen and Tlakwa mountains are within the range offering perfect climbing with beautiful vista passing through packed enormous trees garnished with vagrant birds and beautiful wildlife.
Not far away from the Karmutzen Range, Nimpkish Lake Provincial Park is located. It is where you can be entertained by several activities or roam through the pleasant ambiance of the park or have some seclusion and peace by camping on the gorgeous Nimpkish Lake.
Southwest of the range, you would enjoy perfect fishing or canoeing in the calm and fresh waters of Tahsish-Kwois Provincial Park.
Victoria Lake, Alice Lake, Kathleen Lake, Benson Lake, and Maynard Lake are west of the Karmutzen Range with breathtaking views and a pleasant atmosphere worthy of visiting and hiking along or spending some time camping for those seeking seclusion and serenity.
The Karmutzen Range is accessible by Nimpkish Lake Provincial Park.
From Nanaimo:
The fastest route to get to the Nimpkish Lake from Nanaimo is via BC-19 N. It is a 322 km (200 miles) route and takes about 3 hours and 21 minutes. Another 2 km (1.2 miles) is for crossing the Nimpkish Lake to reach the Karmutzen Range.
Head west on Fitzwilliam St toward Wesley St and continue for 800 m (2624 ft). Follow Third St for 1.9 km (1.1 miles). Then continue onto Jingle Pot Rd. After 650 m (2132 ft), turn right onto BC-19 N (signs for Campbell R) and drive 318 km (197.5 miles) to reach the Nimpkish Lake.
From Victoria:
Getting to the Nimpkish Lake from Victoria is via BC-19 N. It is a 432 km (268.4 miles) route and takes almost 4 hours and 40 minutes to get there. Plus 2 km (1.2 miles) for crossing the Nimpkish lake to reach the Karmutzen Range.
Head west on Pandora Ave toward Government St. 99 m (324 ft) further, turn right onto Government St. After 1 km (0.6 miles), slight right toward Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N. Continue for 72 m (236 ft) and use any lane to turn left onto Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N. Drive 104 km (64.6 miles), then use the right two lanes to merge onto BC-19 N via the ramp to Parksville/Campbell River. Drive 327 km (203.1 miles) to reach Nimpkish Lake.
There is no designated hiking trail to reach the Karmutzen Range.
The area is home to the traditional territory of Namgis First Nation. The Namgis nation's deep and rich culture and legends are rooted in the mountains' areas within the range and nearby mountains and lakes.
While visiting the Karmutzen Range, you would be entertained by several activities at the range's area and its nearby Nimpkish Provincial Park and Nimpkish Lake.
The range offers perfect hiking through the hills' pleasant atmosphere covered with giant trees with scenic views surrounded by mountain peaks. Mountaineers have chances for climbing and ski mountaineering in the area of Karmutzen Range's mountains as Tlakwa and Karmutzen mountains.
At the Tahsish - Kwois Provincial Park and Nimpkish Lake, visitors would have a perfect time fishing and canoeing in the fresh and calm waters of Tahsish-Kwois Provincial Park and Nimpkish Lake.
For those seeking seclusion and serenity, the Karmutzen Range's nearby areas, such as Nimpkish Lake and Maynard Lake, are the favourite spots. Nimpkish Lake is a popular destination for windsurfing and also swimming.
