Exploring Quadra
Hiking Tours
You haven't seen Quadra until you've explored off road!
These guided hiking tours are conducted by certified interpretive guides that aim to educate and share appreciation for our local floral, fauna, and marine life. Our tour guides are well versed in First Nations history and will take you to visit some of Quadraís archaeological sites.
Each hike varies between 3 to 6 hours in length.
Geared for the average person, these hikes offer a variety of challenges and are within the capabilities of those of average health and fitness.
Tours all include shuttle pick up on Quadra as well as a backpack, box lunch, snacks and water or juice. The guides are first aid and Eco-Interpretive certified. Please call us for rates.
Shellalligan Pass
Located on the east side of Quadra Island, here you will encounter terrain form fern carpeted forests to the clam strewn beaches with the opportunity of viewing a variety of plant and wildlife species.
Morte Lake
This is forest and lake country! Learn about the various plants and animal life unique to the area, on your way to a lakeside picnic and a chance to swim in crystal clear water.
Newton Lake
This tour provides a historic tour of the Granite Bay area; learn about the early settlements on Quadra Island, and have a visit to the Lucky Jim Gold Mine. Then hike to Newton Lake and have a picnic.
Chinese Mountains
One of our more popular hikes: picnic above soaring eagles with a spectacular view of Rebecca Spit and the Discovery Passage. This is an incredible orientation to the geography of Quadra Island.
Maude Island
This is our longest hike (6 hours), journeying overland to Maude Island. Here you will view spectacular tidal action, learn about the worldís largest non-nuclear explosion to destroy the infamous Ripple Rock in Seymour Narrows, and picnic above the stunning view.
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