About
Lake in Strathcona Provincial Park
Why go
- Most rewarding day hike on vancouver island
- Turquoise water so blue it looks edited
- Ice caves that survive all summer
Must try
- Swim in the turquoise alpine lake
- Explore the ice caves
- See the waterfall spilling off the glacier
Pro tips
- 4X4 access needed for trailhead
- Check logging road gate status before going
- Start early to avoid crowds
- Explore areas at the top
Good to know
- Ice caves are unstable, admire don't enter
- Private road may close in fire season
- Be back before the gate locks
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Rating
4.8 / 5 (24 reviews)