Waterfalls

Cascade Falls is a scenic waterfall that can be experienced from a suspension bridge above the river. The short walk uphill to the falls makes the long drive worth the trip.

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Hiking Trails

Camping

Tenting

Sky Diving

Bungee Jumping

Cliff Diving

Paddle Boarding 

Caving

Mountain Biking

The Cascade Falls are not comparable with really high falls, but they are pretty great. Specially the river nearby the picnic area , it's awesome.

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Cascade Falls & Bridge

Bridge

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Joffre Lakes

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Had a blast hiking through the little creeks. Wet foggy day, typical for a fall Hardy day.


This was a great hike! Definitely some thick brush and steep parts, but well worth it in the end. I wouldn't take kids or dogs not used to backcountry hiking.

Dakota 576 Crash Site

This hike provides an opportunity to visit the site of a Royal Canadian Air Force Canso 11007 that crashed shortly after takeoff on February 12, 1945. The plane still remains on the side of a hill and is surprisingly fairly intact despite the damage sustained from the crash. The trail to the site is located just south of Radar Hill and it passes through a bog that is extremely muddy, even during the late summer months. Besides this section, the trail is well marked and relatively easy but you should expect to spend a fair amount of time passing through the mud.

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Went in early July /17. Interesting hike and destination but as others have said, the trail through the bog is EXTREMELY muddy and can be difficult to follow due to the many attempted detours to avoid mud. Stay close to the rope in the trees, follow the yellow markers and flagging tape and you will be OK. Some people came back surprisingly mud free but clean clothes and shoes for when you get back to your car is highly recommended.

Canso Plane Crash Site

Sight / View

Crash Site

Trail Start

Trail Entry Point

During a strong windy day, back in 1944, Dak 576 plane missed its first landing in Port Hardy due to poor weather conditions. Unfortunately, during a second approach, the plane ran out of fuel, making them crash into scrub trees below, killing the pilot and the navigator, while the crew in the back survived. 
Today it's not only a trail where you can discover the crash site, but it's also a historic site that is pet-friendly and accessible all year-round. 

Dakota 576 Crash Site Trail is a 4.2 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and trail running and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

One of the best things about the trail is that it's accessible year-round. But different seasons have different aspects and challenges to the journey on the trail.
In summer you will find tight and thick bushes to fight through while in more wet seasons like fall, the trail can become really muddy, slippery and foggy with poor vision in the area. Check the forecast and follow the weather before embarking on the adventure!

Great forest setting and the premier views of Port Hardy at one point are just a couple of gems that are waiting during the hike.
Expect nature to surround you closely throughout the journey and the trail to be rougher as you get further as you will make your way up and down, with various steep sections. Just before stepping your foot near the crash site, the ropes will come to aid you on your descent during the steepest part of the trail.
In the end, this is where you will realize, that in some places, the time actually stops. You will find a memorial for the fallen, a look back in time and history, with this breathtaking heritage site.

Many come back from the hike not only having a blast, but also a humbling experience. 

Joffre Lakes is one of BC's most beautiful hikes and is relatively easy to access compared to other alpine lakes in the region. The hiking trail passes all three lakes and reaches the campsite next to Upper Joffre Lake where Matier Glacier hangs impressively high above.

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Canso Plane Crash Site

Canso Plane Crash Site

Dakota 576 Crash Site

Dakota 576 Crash Site

Joffre Lakes