Happy Trails

It is a privilege to hike in the wild places this remote island offers.

The island covers approximately 17,049 acres (6,899 hectares), approximately 69 square kilometres. We have been providing access to Gambier’s view locations and wild spaces for 25 years. There are a limited number of public access points to the trail network and no connecting roads across the island.  Please keep in mind Gambier is our home as well as a recreation destination.

Popular trails on Gambier are managed and maintained by the Conservancy and the Sunshine Coast Regional District. As indicated on the trail map, not all trails are well used and marked. If you choose to use the trails map, use it at your own risk, hike carefully and use GPS to confirm your location.

Gambier Island is a fragile and remote ecosystem. Please stay on the trails and connecting roads. Please pay close attention to and adhere to all fire bans. Always ask a Landowner before crossing private property and remember, take only photos, leave only footprints.

In 2014 a Trails Standards and Trails Network Master Plan was drafted.

Here is the report concluding the work undertaken by the Conservancy to upgrade and maintain certain trails in Fall 2020, as part of the BC Government CWRG initiative for youth.