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Walk the Wild Side is a 11km hike historically used by the Ahousaht people.

Visitors now have the opportunity to experience the culture of the trail while hiking along forest boardwalk and 8 gorgeous beaches.

05/29/2026

📣 Service Update

The Ahous Hakuum will be in service for a 100-hour operation starting tomorrow, May 29, 2026 ⛴️✨

We will continue to keep everyone updated regarding the return to regular scheduled service.

Thank you for your patience and understanding 🤝🌊

05/13/2026

Good day everyone,

Please note that on May 14, the Water Taxi will be designated primarily for visitors traveling into the community for the School Feast event.

Community members traveling out of the community will still be welcome to use the vessel; however, regular fares will apply. A sign-on sheet will be available specifically for visiting guests attending the event.

To help support operations and ensure transportation availability, there will also be a scheduled run reserved for staff use.

We appreciate everyone’s patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work to accommodate our guests and community needs during this special event. We hope everyone enjoys the celebration and that transportation runs smoothly throughout the day.

Thank you,Water Taxi Team

05/06/2026

🌿 WILD SIDE TRAIL IS OPEN 🌿

Welcome back, hikers! 👣

We’re pleased to welcome visitors back to the Wild Side Trail for the spring and summer season. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, memorable, and respectful experience while exploring this special place. 🌊🌲

📅 Please review the Spring/Summer Schedule for current operating times and trail access information.

💻 Permit stewardship fees can be paid online prior to your visit.

📱 Visitors are kindly asked to keep a digital copy of their permit readily available at all times while travelling within the territory.

Your stewardship fee helps support trail maintenance, visitor safety, and the continued care of the land. 🤝

Thank you for helping us protect and respect the territory.✨ Welcome back, and enjoy your time on the Wild Side Trail! ✨ friendly reminder it’s a take in take out system.

08/14/2025

ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ Hahoulthee.

Fire Safety in Our Territory

We kindly ask all visitors to our territory to please refrain from having any fires at this time. Our lands and forests are dry, and even a small spark can have devastating impacts on the environment, wildlife, and our communities.

If you see anyone with a fire, please report it immediately and, if it is safe to do so, kindly approach them and ensure the fire is put out right away.

Your cooperation helps protect this beautiful place we all cherish. Thank you for respecting our land, our people, and the safety of all who call this place home.

06/10/2025

Please see slight schedule time change for 3:15pm.

05/09/2025

Spring/Summer Schedule Notice

Please note that the Ahous Hakuum schedule begins May 12th. Additional Sunday runs will be added as needed, based on non-scheduled guidelines.

Please refer to the schedule for departure and arrival times.

If you have any questions please email.
[email protected]

04/28/2025

Good afternoon Adventurers,

I’m excited to share an update and sneak peek at the important work underway on the Wild Side Trail!

MHSS recently collaborated with the Wilderness Committee, BC Parks, and our friends at Friends of Carmanah Walbran to complete the first phase of a major trail rebuild. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to stewardship, respect for the land, and ensuring sustainable access to the beauty and cultural significance of Ahousaht territory.

We are proud to share that your stewardship dollars have been directly invested into critical repairs and maintenance of the Wild Side Trail. Thanks to this support, we have been able to improve trail safety, enhance environmental resilience, and strengthen the connection between visitors and this sacred landscape.

The first phase of the project is now complete, focusing on restoring worn sections of the trail and reinforcing key infrastructure. The second phase is already on the horizon, and we look forward to continuing this important work.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s been accomplished so far — more updates will follow as we move into the next phase!

Thank you for your continued support and for walking alongside us in the stewardship of our lands and waters.

Kleco Kleco,

Wildside is officially open, we are excited to see you all in the territory.

🌿🍃🌱

03/07/2025

Today, we hit the Wildside Trail for a reconnaissance to assess needed repairs. Over the next few weeks and months we’ll be tackling boardwalk repairs, clearing debris, and working with a fire crew to remove fallen trees. Huge thanks to our partners at BC Parks, the Wilderness Committee, and our dedicated MHSS staff for their support in keeping this trail safe and accessible. Stay tuned for updates!

08/09/2024

Ahous Adventures is very excited to announce that we are just days away from reopening the Lone Cone Hike as one of our exclusive tour offerings.

Stay tuned for updates on our opening day.

04/28/2024

Good morning fellow hikers. We are going into the spring and summer with some decent weather. Please see the schedule for the Ahous Hakuum.

The trail will open May 1st. We wish you all a great experience on the wild side.

Address

Trailer On Main Street
Ahousat, BC
V0R1A0

Telephone

+12507252169

Website

http://www.wildsidetrail.com/

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