TOFINO ~ VICTORIA ~ MID ISLAND ~ NANAIMO

CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND

CAVING

2.  Cathedral Grove & the Northern Gulf Islands
4.  Mid-Island
11. Horne Lake Caves – Family Cave Tour
12. Horne Lake Caves – Family Cave Tour + Canoeing
13. Horne Lake Caves – Three Hour Cave Adventure
14. Horne Lake Caves – Three hour Rock Climbing Session
15. Milner Gardens & Woodland
16. Nanaimo

TOUR 11 – FAMILY CAVE TOUR

Did you know there are over one thousand caves on Vancouver Island! Award winning Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park invites you to explore and learn about this fascinating environment. Come experience and discover the magic of the underground world.

Starts with a 25-minute hike to the entrance along the Karst Trail.
Learn the geology and history of the caves while exploring the fascinating underground environment.
Be a witness to a cave full of beautiful crystal formations and ancient fossils.
No crawls or tight passages involved.
Tour is not recommended for children under 5 or those with mobility problems.

This Family Cave Tour combines Milner Gardens & Woodland in the morning.

Departures from Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach, & Parksville
Total Tour Time: Approximately 9 hours
Lunch is not included
Reservations recommended

See our “Tour Schedule” on our reservation page for available dates and costs

Tour 12 – FAMILY CAVE TOUR + CANOEING

Did you know there are over one thousand caves on Vancouver Island! Award winning Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park invites you to explore and learn about this fascinating environment. Come experience and discover the magic of the underground world.

Same as Tour # 11.
Enjoy canoeing on spectacular Horne Lake with its majestic mountainside setting.

This Family Cave Tour combines Milner Gardens & Woodland in the morning.

Departures from Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach, & Parksville
Total Tour Time: Approximately 9 hours
Lunch is not included
Reservations recommended

See our “Tour Schedule” on our reservation page for available dates and costs

* TOUR 13 – THREE HOUR CAVE ADVENTURE

Did you know there are over one thousand caves on Vancouver Island! Award winning Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park invites you to explore and learn about this fascinating environment. Come experience and discover the magic of the underground world.

This adventure picks up where the Family Cave Tour leaves off.
Exploring gets a little more rugged – climb a waterfall, see ancient fossils and squeeze through the ceiling galleries.
Some tight passages, short climbs, and lots of cave scrambling.
No prior experience necessary.

This Family Cave Tour combines Milner Gardens & Woodland in the morning.

Departures from Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach, & Parksville
Total Tour Time: Approximately 9 hours
Lunch is not included
Reservations recommended

See our “Tour Schedule” on our reservation page for available dates and costs

TOUR 14 – “VERTICALLY INCLINED” 3 HOUR RAPPEL OR ROCK CLIMBING SESSION

Get experience on natural rock at award winning Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. This 3 hour session will teach basic skills in vertical rappels or rock climbing. Excellent beginner training or a step up for those wanting to progress from indoor climbing.

Choose from easy top-rope climbs to challenging overhanging rappels.
Includes one-on-one instruction and all climbing equipment.

This Family Cave Tour combines Milner Gardens & Woodland in the morning.

Departures from Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach, & Parksville
Total Tour Time: Approximately 9 hours
Lunch is not included
Reservations recommended

See our “Tour Schedule” on our reservation page for available dates and costs