This unique and colourful guidebook sorts through all of the various possibilities and selects for the reader the very best day hikes on Vancouver Island, with locations throughout the region, including:Carmanah WalbranMatheson Lake to Roche CoveMount FinlaysonGowlland Tod Park Jocelyn Peak LoopSkutz Falls LoopStocking Lake and Heart LakeHaslam Trail to Timberland LakeTop Bridge and Englishman RiverMount ArrowsmithThe Lakes of Forbidden PlateauWith hikes ranging from 6 km to 25 km and from easy to challenging, these routes are all accessible from generally reliable roads. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step by step directions and full-colour photographs.Each hike includes:detailed directions to trailheadscolour maps and photographsseasonal informationround-trip distancestrail commentarydifficulty ratings