This is allocated to 26 hikers leaving from Pachena Bay, near Bamfield, and 26 from Gordon River, near Port Renfrew. If you are unsure about your abilities, consider joining a guided trip. Contact Boreas Backcountry Adventures for info on their guided WCT treks. Reservations can be made starting March 1 for a window of 3 months. Or if you want to start on July 26, then reservations are accepted on May 1, and so on.
Reservations are optional but are recommended in order to guarantee a start date.
In addition to these six spaces, any unused overnight quota spaces, no-shows, and cancellations will be assigned. To receive one of these spots, you must put your name on a wait-list at either the Pachena Bay or Gordon River trailhead in person. The northern trailhead is located 5 km south of Bamfield at Pachena Bay. Other companies also offer transportation services and their contact numbers are included in the Hiker Preparation Guide, provided when registering in advance. All hikers must register on and off the trail and be oriented by Parks Canada staff before commencing their hike.