The Seymour Range is a small mountain range on southern Vancouver Island. It has an area of 888 sq km (343 sq mi) comprises the hills and mountains between the San Juan River and the valley of Lake Cowichan.
Pitch a camp as a head-start and start your adventure into the Seymour Range area through the enormous packed trees passing around tarns and ponds. There are chances for the existence of Sitka spruce and cedar trees. Also, the high quality of hiking up at the peaks in the surrounding mountains and the beautiful scenery of valleys and hills covered with lush forest are among the highlights.
Visitors will experience an enriching journey in the nearby Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park and Cowichan Lake, whether for camping and strolling around the lake or having fun doing several activities.
Being close to the communities such as Lake Cowichan, Port Renfrew, Mesachie Lake, and Youbou is considered a bonus for visiting the Seymour Range.
The Seymour Range is located on southern Vancouver Island between the Valley of Lake Cowichan and San Juan River. Visitors would enjoy spending a perfect time camping on Cowichan Lake and Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park.
The nearby Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park is worth visiting for its several trails. It offers awe-inspiring old-growth forest settings, including Sitka spruce and cedar. The old-growth forest is even more majestic from the viewing platforms located at Three sisters, Heaven tree, and Coast Tower. Suit up for watching storms crashing against the rocks of the west coast of Vancouver Island with opportunities for seeing whales passing by.
Communities near the Seymour Range are Honeymoon Bay and Mesachie Lake along the south side of the Cowichan Lake and Lake Cowichan community, east end of the lake.
However, Extensive parts of Cowichan Lake are undeveloped, but there are still many more places to roam, camp on, and have fun getting entertained by several things to do. Gordon Bay Provincial Park is located next to Cowichan Lake. It is home to old-growth Douglas fir trees.
From Nanaimo:
The fastest route to get to the Seymour Range from Nanaimo is via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 S. It is a 122 km (75.8 miles) route and takes about 2 hours.
Follow Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 S and Cowichan Valley Hwy/BC-18 W for 72.6 km (45.1 miles) to S Shore Rd in Lake Cowichan. Continue on S Shore Rd to your destination in Cowichan Valley F for 49.4 km (30.6 miles).
From Victoria:
Getting to the Seymour Range from Victoria is via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N. It is 141 km (87.6 miles) and takes almost 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Follow Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and Cowichan Valley Hwy/BC-18 W for 92 km (57.1 miles) to S Shore Rd in Lake Cowichan. Continue on S Shore Rd to your destination in Cowichan Valley F for 49.4 km (30.6 miles).
The "West Coast Trail" stretches 75.3 km (46.7 miles) along the west coast of Vancouver Island. It offers perfect hiking through the pleasant atmosphere of moderate rainforest packed with varieties of wildlife and colourful birds. The point-to-point trail is heavily trafficked out, and it's primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking. The trail is rated as difficult, gaining an elevation of 1822 m (5977 ft.). May through September is the best time to hike the West Coast Trail and enjoy its natural beauty.
Seymour Range area is the traditional territory of Huu-ay-aht’s People. Their legends and culture are rooted in the mountains, lakes, and rivers of the range and nearby areas.
Visiting the Seymour Range would be an enriching and challenging experience. Hiking the incredible mountains through the lush forest's pleasant ambiance, which wraps the hills and valleys, amplifies the hikers' sense of freshness.
Check out Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park and Cowichan Lake, pitch a camp and stroll through the fresh atmosphere of the lake and park.
Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park is the hikers' paradise due to several hiking trails. Enjoy fantastic wildlife from viewing platforms with the majestic old-growth setting.
Get entertained by several activities at Gordon Bay Park as windsurfing, swimming in the lake's freshwaters, perfect fishing, and waterskiing.
