How do I get to botanical beaches?
Botanical Beach and nearby Botany Bay can be accessed at the end of Cerantes Road from the large roundabout parking lot in the Juan de Fuca Provincial Marine Park which includes a great nearby picnic table area.
How low does the Tide need to be to see tide pools at Botanical Beach?
1.2 metres
Planning Your Trip to Botanical Beach A low tide of 1.2 metres or less is best.
How do I book the Juan de Fuca Trail?
Unlike the West Coast Trail, the Juan de Fuca trail does not have a reservation system. All campsites are first-come, first-served and there is no limit to how many hikers can be on the trail. However, you must purchase a backcountry camping permit for $10/person/night.
Can you swim at Mystic Beach?
March is a good month for swimming in Mystic Beach with warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting Mystic Beach in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather.
Where is Botanical Beach BC?
Juan de Fuca Provincial Park
Botanical Beach is located in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, near Port Renfrew on the south coast of Vancouver Island.
Does the Botanical Beach have many different types of organisms?
Botanical Beach has extensive upland habitat, but is best known for its abundance of intertidal life. A visitor can find hundreds of species of plants and animals. The organisms that live here must be able to handle a wide range of conditions.
Do you need a permit for Juan de Fuca Trail?
Juan de Fuca Permits All campsites are first-come, first-served and there is no limit to how many hikers can be on the trail. However, you must purchase a backcountry camping permit for $10/person/night. You can buy a permit on the BC Parks website up to 2 weeks before your trip.
Is the Juan de Fuca Trail difficult?
Comparison to West Coast Trail The trail is shorter than the 75km West Coast Trail, but in many ways it is just as challenging. The Juan De Fuca trail is rugged, and has much more elevation gain and loss. Logistically, it is a lot easier to get onto the trail, and it certainly has fewer ladders to contend with.
How far is Botanical Beach from Port Renfrew?
Botanical Beach is about a 1 1/2 hour walk from Port Renfrew. Continue to the end of the road at the Botanical parking area, then it’s a 15 -20 minute walk to the beach. Please use parking areas, do not park along the road. Botanical Beach is a wilderness area: Black Bear and Cougar may be present at any time.
Where are the best beaches between Port Renfrew and Victoria?
There is a long string of terrific beaches between Port Renfrew and Victoria, including surfer favourite Sombrio Beach with its spectacular hidden waterfall, isolated Mystic Beach and its impressive beach waterfall, Sandcut Beach and its similar (but smaller) beach waterfall, plus popular China Beach and family-friendly French Beach.
What are the best hikes around Port Renfrew?
Botanical Beach is one of my all time favourite hikes. The trail itself is part of the Juan de Fuca marine trail and provincial park so is well maintained. The hike in from the car park about 3 kms from Port Renfrew is an easy 1.5 kms via Botanical Bay or 1 km direct.
Where is Botanical Beach?
Botanical Beach is located in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, near Port Renfrew on the south coast of Vancouver Island. There are four main areas to the park: the China Beach Campground, the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, the China Beach day-use area and Botanical Beach. Botanical Beach is the northern terminus for the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail .