Dates: Daily, on request,
late June to mid-September
Trip Length: 6 hours
Ages: 14 and up
At 1,819 m (5,968 ft), Mount Arrowsmith is the highest mountain on southern Vancouver Island. At the top, the view of the Strait of Georgia and the Coastal Range is superb, not to mention the view of Port Alberni and the mountains of Strathcona Provincial Park.
This is a non-technical hike and no special gear is required. However, we highly recommend a good pair of approach shoes or some trusty hiking boots. The trailhead is quite a way up the mountain which we access by vehicle. We are able to get fairly high on the Mount Arrowsmith by vehicle
We're located in Port Alberni on Highway 4 - the Pacific Rim Highway. Across the road is Clutesi Marina, where fishing boats are launched to go out the Alberni Inlet to the open Pacific Ocean. Some of our sea kayaking day trips start from here. We rent Seaward sea kayaks and Rocky Mountain Bicycles. Shuttle service for Log Train Trail.
Batstar is surrounded by walking trails along the Somass River and the paved trails along Kitsuksis Dyke. This is all part of an estuary where you can see all sorts of bird life and the occasional Black Bear. 5 species of Salmon swim in the Somass. Grab lunch from Batstar Cafe & Picnic and sit on the benches and relax by the river.
