All tours are approximately 6 hours long and sturdy shoes are recommended. Bring a camera as wildlife is abundant in the areas you will be travelling. Interesting displays and information can also be seen at the Forestry Center located at the junction of Highway 19 and Beaver Cove Road. Jurassic Cave Head 40 kilometres west of Port McNeill to the recently discovered Jurassic Cave which has 952 metres of surveyed passages. Other local attractions include the Little Huson Regional Caves, the world's largest burl weighing more than 22 tons and measuring 45 feet around.
Burls result from abnormal gowth development in the tree following a natural disturbance.
Strathcona Park Within Strathcona Park, huge clean sweeps of rock form an alpine climbers dream. The towering 1,000 metre East Face of Mt. Colonel Foster and several of the other peaks over 7,000 feet have attracted climber's from around the world for their world class calibre rock and ice routes. Crest Lake is the most developed sport climbing area with well over a hundred routes. The climbs are found in beautiful surroundings, under tall old-growth forest and overlooking sparkling mountain lakes. The 600 foot Discovery Pier is a favoured spot to take an afternoon stroll and enjoy the breathtaking views of passing cruise ships or try your luck at angling.