The Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park
September 9th, 2023
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
walking with giants
My unforgettable experience camping in the Carmanah
It's no secret that BC is home to some pretty remote and incredible destinations. The Carmanah valley is no exception. It is one of BC's most remote parks. It is accessed through rugged logging truck roads with cell service being 3 hours away. I believe this is a major reason it is so unique.
The park is nestled on the west side of Vancouver Island. In 1988 the Carmanah became a site for a successful protest that saved the old growth forest from being logged. In 1990 the park became protected under the provincial park system. A huge victory for the protestors and the ecosystem!
This tree was more than 7 feet in diameter!
The stark reality of logging is imminent when you approach the park. All of the land surrounding the park is clear cut. This land was once a lush ecosystem of old growth trees. Some trees being over 1000 years old and over 300 feet tall.
We cannot change the past and bring back the trees lost but we can do our best to protect and respect the trees we still have.
