Trail Difficulty Ratings:

Incline Rating:

Rating 1: Very little hill or stair climbing.
Rating 2: Some moderate hill or stair climbing.
Rating 3: Some significant hill or stair climbing.
Rating 4: A good deal of significant hill or stair climbing.
Rating 5: Many steep hills or high altitude trails.

Terrain Rating:

Rating A: Almost entirely on pavement; probably suitable for baby strollers.
Rating B: A significant part of the hike takes place on well-groomed trails, with very little more difficult terrain.
Rating C: A significant part of the hike takes place on somewhat difficult terrain (rocky or rooted paths).
Rating D: A significant part of the trail takes place on very difficult terrain.
Rating E: The majority of the hike takes place on very difficult terrain.

Full Day Excursions

Pacific Rim Circle Tour	$132.00 per person + GST Children 10-15 yrs $75

One of the most popular excursions! Difficulty rating 1B A scenic drive in the Rainbird van along Sproat Lake and down a mountain river valley to Ucluelet , a village tucked into a cove on the outside of Vancouver Island; You will be stopping at unique features along the way for interpretation, birding, or to enjoy the scenery. And a trip back on the MV Frances Barkley (an historic small freighter owned by Lady Rose Marine Services) up a West Coast fjord. It's a microcosm of the landscape on Vancouver Island. You can enjoy a picnic lunch near the lighthouse at Amphitrite Point before heading to the wharf for the trip back to Port Alberni. There are two other ways to enjoy this trip You can take the Frances Barkley to Ucluelet first, and meet the Rainbird van for the trip back. Another way to do this is to start in Ucluelet, take the Lady Rose to Port Alberni and have the Rainbird van return you to your starting point two days later. This trip is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from June to the end of September. Start & Finish times: 8:00AM - 6:30PM See the following link: http://www.ladyrosemarine.com/ Click here to book

Waterfall Tour of the Alberni Valley	$116.00 per person + GST Children 10-15 yrs $67
Another Popular Excursion Difficulty rating 3C Where there are mountains, there are waterfalls! On this excursion, you'll hike to as many as five spectacular waterfalls. You will also walk over a small suspension bridge over one of them. Around some of the falls you'll discover impressive old-growth trees. There is also some history and native culture associated with some of these falls. Your guide has lived and worked in the forests of this region for many years. He will tell you stories and provide interpretive detail throughout the trip. Or you can ask him about the birds trees or flowers you are seeing. He has a wealth of knowledge. You'll have lunch near the petroglyphs at Sproat Lake Provincial Park. And after lunch you can walk to the petroglyphs and learn a little bit about the First Nations in the area. If you're into birding, there's also a chance to see the unique American Dipper, a perching bird that climbs about under the water and has a wonderful song. Of course you will almost certainly see Bald eagle on tour trip. They are quite common in the area. On this excursion, you'll learn about the role of water in rainforest ecosystems. There is a wonderful ambience by a waterfall on a hot day in the Alberni Valley! Start & Finish times: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Click here to book

Tapaltos Beach Hike	$129.00 per person +GST Children 10-15 yrs $67
A hike to a remote beach on the west side of Vancouver Island Difficulty rating 1D Enjoy a 2 hour drive to Bamfield, a tiny, unique, west coast community on the shores of Barkley Sound on the outside of Vancouver Island. From the trail head, there is a one- hour hike to a secluded beach through ancient old growth cedar and hemlock forest. The vegetation is so tangled you can imagine gnomes and fairies staring back at you! It's a bit of a long trip, but when you get to the beach you'll see it's worth it! There are fascinating tide-pools with abundant life in them. There will be time to do a little birding along the way and when we get to the beach. Wet ground warning! The trip in can be muddy! Hey, this is a rainforest. What did you expect? We'll supply a gourmet lunch and refreshments as well as rubber boots for those who want them. Be prepared for a full 9-hour day of fun! Start & Finish times: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Click here to book

Excursion to a Wild Mountain Lake	$114.00 per person + GST Children 10-15 yrs $59
A hike around a remote mountain lake Difficulty rating 2C On this ecotour, you'll journey up the Cameron Valley. The Cameron River is the river that runs through Cathedral Grove. On the drive, you'll enjoy great views of one of the most spectacular mountains on Vancouver island, Mount Arrowsmith. The trail is an easy one. You'll hike around a sub-alpine lake called Labour Day Lake. This lake is the source of the Cameron River. It is surrounded by impressive old-growth montane (high elevation) forest. You'll be able to picnic, swim and relax beside the lake. The smells and forest is quite different from the lowland forest. And the mountain birds are a little different. This is where the Rainbird (Varied Thrush) resides in the summer. Start & Finish times: 9:00AM - 4:30PM Click here to book

Rainbird Excursions
4728 Southgate Road
Port Alberni, BC
Canada, V9Y 5K6

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Trail Difficulty Ratings:

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Terrain Rating:

Full Day Excursions

One of the most popular excursions! Difficulty rating 1B

A scenic drive in the Rainbird van along Sproat Lake and down a mountain river valley to Ucluelet , a village tucked into a cove on the outside of Vancouver Island;

You will be stopping at unique features along the way for interpretation, birding, or to enjoy the scenery.

And a trip back on the MV Frances Barkley (an historic small freighter owned by Lady Rose Marine Services) up a West Coast fjord. It's a microcosm of the landscape on Vancouver Island.