We Run Peak Season Scheduled Charters to Meares ‘Big Tree’ Island!

Duration

The trail walk is approximately 1.5 hours. You must be back at the dock for your return trip to Tofino within 2 hours. If you leave Tofino at 9am you should be back at the Meares Island Dock by 11am for pick up and return to Tofino. The boat ride itself is only 5-10 minutes.

All Fees and Taxes included

About

Amidst the archipelago, the silhouette of Meares Island emerges, a reminder of the enduring bond between our people and the natural world. It is here, amidst the ancient Red Cedars—some of the eldest sentinels of these lands—that we invite you to journey with us. Embark from Tofino on a brief voyage across the waters that have sustained us for millennia, to the trailhead of the Big Tree, or venture further to Lone Cone, where the summit offers a view that the eagles know well, a panoramic embrace of our lands.

The Big Tree trail is a path of connection, a 620-meter boardwalk that weaves through the forest, guiding you to the Hanging Garden Tree. This majestic being, with its 18.3-meter girth and towering height of 42.7 meters, stands as a testament to the resilience and beauty of our land. The walk is short, but the experience is timeless, inviting you to pause, breathe deeply, and become one with the forest that has provided for us since time immemorial. We allot visitors around 1.5 hours to immerse themselves in this living legacy.

More Info

Departing from and Returning to Tofino Airlines Dock.