At the start of our hike on the Big Tree Trail, within Meares Island Tribal Park, there’s a sign reminding visitors to “take your time, watch your step” and “respect [the] pristine forest.” ...

There are a few different trail options that hikers can enjoy on Meares Island. Due to limited time, I chose to hike the Big Tree Trail, which is only 3.5 kilometres long. I’ve already mentioned ...

Walking the Big Tree Trail in Meares Island Tribal Park, Saya Masso spots a mass of salamander eggs sitting in the sun. The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation’s lands and resources manager stops to ...

trekking around its neighbouring trees on The Big Tree Trail within the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation’s Wanachus-Hilthuuis (Meares Island) Tribal Park. Our hike is part of an homage to the fight ov ...

Western red cedar takes hold of the senses. The Big Tree Trail boardwalk in protected Wah-Nah-Jus Hilth-hoo-is (Meares Island Tribal Park), a short boat ride from Tofino in Tla-o-qui-aht territory ...