Vancouver Island’s caves rank among the world’s most significant and spectacular. Caverns, labyrinths, sinkholes, ancient fossils, land bridges, stalagmites, stalactites, disappearing rivers and unusual limestone formations are just a few of the natural curiosities you’ll see on a journey into Vancouver Island’s "underworld."
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park, near Qualicum Beach, is one of the area’s biggest attractions and was recently named BC’s Best Natural Outdoor Site by Attractions Canada. Two of the smaller caves are open year—round to visitors, while the larger caverns are open for guided family oriented tours in the summer months or by reservation year— round.
In the Nootka Sound area, near Gold
River and Tahsis, there are more than 50 caves including some that are several
kilometers in length The Upana Caves are among the most accessible. The best way to see these and other caves in the area is on a guided tour, although information on self-guided tours is available from Visitor Info
Centers in the area. A 45-minute drive from Port McNeil toward Zeballos, followed by a short hike, will take you to Little Huson Cave Regional Park, the location of several easily accessed caves. Also near Zeballos, guided tours are available in Artlish Caves Provincial Park.
Tours for beginners are available in the caves at Eternal Fountain and Devil’s Bath close to Port Alice, and more adventurous
travelers may take tours of the underground river in Minigill Cave or the 10 km long Arch Cave near Port McNeil, Vancouver Island’s Longest cave.
Other caves in the area are more challenging and should only be attempted with an experienced guide.
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