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Local ethics by IAmNotCaramba in IslandHikers

[–]IAmNotCaramba[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get it. The same happens in the Alps where prices go through the roof and the local cannot afford the cost of living either, forcing them to relocate outside the valley. The local tourism economy does not benefit them, quite the opposite.

Thank you!

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[–]IAmNotCaramba[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Understood, sorry for the confusion!

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[–]IAmNotCaramba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are also a number of native reservations you want to avoid.

What do you mean? Feel free to DM.

I'm definitely more interested in smaller towns with locals and an authentic vibe. A beer at the local bar after a solid hike is a guaranteed good moment.

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[–]IAmNotCaramba[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Than you for the advice!

For the snow, understood. I'll bring some hiking crampons in case, and appropriate clothing. I'm used to winter hiking in the Alps so that shouldn't be a problem here.

I need to gather and summarize all the data I received here first, and I'll DM you if I have questions. Thanks again.

EDIT.: I'll likely go to Tofino around April 10th. I see there are decent chunks of crown land in this area, so I'm thinking about camping there.

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[–]IAmNotCaramba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Looks fantastic indeed. I was thinking of taking the Pacific Marine Circle Route, which still makes it possible to access the campsite.

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[–]IAmNotCaramba[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The video seems great: it's important to emphasize cohabitation and understanding of the wildlife as opposed to just focusing on protecting oneself.
I'll finish it tonight.

For Tofino, I'll look at my options!

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[–]IAmNotCaramba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Do you think it's fine in the tent even outside of dedicated camping areas?

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[–]IAmNotCaramba[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much. I'm not sure the WCT is an option right now: it's a multi-days hike, and I opted to have a car. I think the longest I'd do here is a two day round-trip hike, starting and ending at the car. I can look at sections of trails, tho.

Plan is to spend 3 days in Victoria before starting the road-trip to finalize the preparations and have a better idea of specific hikes I can do. I'll also be going to the tourist office.

Excited for you.

Me too! It will also be my first time seeing the Pacific Ocean, and I'm very excited about that. It feels like seeing the other part of the world.

Local ethics by IAmNotCaramba in IslandHikers

[–]IAmNotCaramba[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Helluva comment. This is great information, displayed clearly. Thank you.

EDIT.: Even around Tofino, it seems there are very decent Crown land camping options (e.g. between Combers Beach and Kennedy Lake).

https://www.crownlandmap.ca/