  Start the day off
with check-in at Seaside Adventures, then board one of our vessels
for a half-hour boat ride from Tofino and travel 15 kms north to the
remote, Aboriginal (First Nations) Village of Marktosis. The village
is located in the northern portion of Clayoquot Sound on Flores
Island, which is the largest island in the sound. From here we walk
through part of the village to the start of the Wild Side trail. Our
trail takes us through 11 kms of pristine wilderness and spectacular
Pacific Ocean beaches. The beaches range from quiet serene coves to rugged surf pounded beaches. The trail is
made up of hand hewn  cedar boardwalk and natural trails, which
connects 8 beautiful white sandy beaches and natural trails.
 While on the Wildside
trail we will be traveling by the summer feeding bays of the Grey
Whale and a multitude of wild life and bird life, which live in the
old growth forest. Our naturalist guides are optional and take pride
in sharing explanations of local flora and fauna. Also the guides
are well versed in areas that are rich with native history and
folklore. For the more energetic hiker they can
continue on an
additional 4-kms to the top of Mt. Flores, which has a height of
3,000 feet or 970 meters. The views from there are breathtaking and
second to none.
  Along the way to and
from Tofino, stops may be made
for the local marine wild life, eagle
and
their aeries, Great Blue Herons, seals, sea-lions
and spot the porpoise, which are abundant in the area.
Bird watching is an important part of all Seaside Adventure tours. Our guides will stop at an
off-shore Bird sanctuary, where 9 different species of birds share the rocky island to
nest and breed. Here are 
just a few of the birds represented in the Clayoquot region.
Tufted Puffins
Cormorants Bald Eagles
Herman Gulls
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Things to
bring: walking
shoes, small nap-sac, refreshments and lunch. Lunches can be
provided for a nominal fee. Cameras are a must. J
Total trip time is approximately 6 hours in length.
RACK Prices:
Adults $75.00 / Seniors & Students $70.00 / Children 6-12 $50.00
/ Kids 1-5 $25.00 (one child per family free). Lunches can be
provided for $9.00 + tax.
Trips can be
guided or unguided. Native Interpretive Guides costs $30.00 per
person. VIP Park Naturalist Pkg.; $250.00 1 to 4 persons. $450.00
from 4 to 12 persons.
OPTIONAL:
Traditional First Nation Salmon BBQ $40.00 per plate. 15 person
minimum at ½ way-point of Wildside trail or in First nations
village. Ask for details.
Please Note:
7% Goods & services Tax must be added to the above prices and a
$2.00 (non-taxable) research fee is added to all tickets sold. This
is donated for whale and bird research in the area
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