Woss, BC, Vancouver Island Accommodations, Tourism, Travel, Nimpkish Valley, Canada

Woss, North vancouver Island, BC, Canada
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Woss, BC, Nimpkish Valley, Vancouver Island: A small west coast village in the Nimpkish Valley situated south of Port McNeill , Port Hardy, BC and Zebellos on the north end of Vancouver Island. Woss Village is central to many outdoor activities as it is known for its remote outdoor adventure sites and destinations. The remote village is situated in the Nimpkish Valley - an area populated with abundant wildlife, crystal clear lakes, rumbling rivers and dense, lush forests.

The Village of Woss is a small community with basic amenities like a gas station, motel, campground, restaurant, general store, pub, hardware store, and a liquor store. The surrounding area of Woss Village attracts hard core adventures seeking to challenge the rugged terrain of the area. People come to Woss to hike the wilderness trails on Mount Schoen and Mount H'kusam. Other trails to explore include the Salmon River Trail and the Dalrymple Trail.

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Woss every year welcomes kayakers, canoeist and wind surfers to the Nimpkish Valley. All arriving to explore the abundance of lakes in the area. The valley funnels the wind down onto Nimpkish Lake creating ideal conditions for wind surfing. While Atluck, Vernon and Klakakama Lakes attract people hooked on kayaking and fresh water fishing adventures. Nearby , are the Little Husan Caves which allow visitors to rediscover the underworld experiencing the sport of caving otherwise called spelunking.

Mountain bikers, skiers and snowboarders flock to Mount Cain during the winters and summer months located near Woss, BC. The multiple trail system on the mountain is ideal for exploring by mountain bike with miles of forest trails to navigate. The winter seasons transform Mount Cain into a remote ski resort on the island with 16 ski runs operating and little, if no, line ups.


How to Get to Woss, BC:  Approaching Woss from the south Vancouver Island such as Victoria, try and use the Oceanside Route from Parksville as it is far more scenic. The Oceanside Route ends in Campbell River and continues on as Hwy 19 ( North Island Hwy). Sit back and drive 200 km (124 mi) through vast rainforests with thick lush undergrowth, over rumbling rivers, cutting through valleys and along mountain ridges weaving in and around the cavernous mountain ranges soon arriving in Nimpkish Valley and Woss, BC - located just south of Port McNeill.

 

 


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