June 3rd Hike Along Whispering Creek

Come and join Gambier Island Conservancy on June 3 for a hike to the headwaters of Whispering Creek. We'll be establishing a new trail leading to a magnificent glade of Old Growth cedar and fir trees at the base of Mt. Killam. View pristine wilderness, the beauty of Whispering Creek's pools and waterfalls, and giant trees in an area not previously logged. You might even spot the tailed frog, a species at risk!

When: June 3, 2023, starting at 0900 (rain or shine)

Distance: about 2.5 km each way – 90 minutes each way

Difficulty: Moderate – some 30-degree gradients and traversing areas with no developed trail. Not suitable for young children

What to bring: Appropriate hiking gear, lunch, water. No dogs please

How to get there:

From Vancouver area: 3 choices

A)     By Ferry

-        Catch the 7:30 Ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale

-        Within the Langdale terminal, you’ll be able to find the Stormaway Passenger only ferry that will take you to New Brighton on Gambier Harbour. Departure from Langdale at 8:20, or if you miss that, the next ferry is at 8:40.

-      Once you’ve reached New Brighton, it’s a 30-minute walk (about 1.5 KM) along West Bay Road to the meeting place. Follow new Brighton Road, staying to the right as you move past the parking area.  New Brighton Road makes a gradual turn to the left and becomes West Bay road.
-     The meeting spot is at the point where West Bay Rd. makes a sharp turn down to the         West Bay Government dock, about 1.5km from New Brighton. There's a sign at the    corner   identifying the start of the Mountain Rd. trail.

B) By Water taxi – you can hire a water taxi (Mercury water taxi) from Horseshoe Bay to the West Bay Government Dock. From there it’s a short walk up the hill to the meeting place. This is a good option if you have a group of people travelling to the island.

C) By personal boat – Possible, but there are limited options for dock space both at West Bay, and New Brighton. Your best bet is New Brighton dock, and then it’s a 30-minute walk (about 1.5 KM) along West Bay Road to the meeting place. Follow new Brighton Road, staying to the right as you move past the parking area.  New Brighton Road makes a gradual turn to the left and becomes West Bay road.
The meeting spot is at the point where West Bay Rd. makes a sharp turn down to the West Bay Government dock, about 1.5km from New Brighton. There's a sign at the corner identifying the start of the Mountain Rd. trail.
  

     Everyone  is welcome!

This hike will traverse the unceded traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish).

Organized by the Gambier Island Conservancy with the support of the

Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C.