Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park

Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park

Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Explore the Hidden Gem of Vancouver Island, now open with limited daily tour departures, smaller group sizes and new health and safety protocols. Winner of BC’s Remarkable Experience Award and ranked #1 of 22 Things To Do IN Vancouver Island. Explore this park in 3D - above by hiking through the beautiful rainforest Fossil Trail or venturing underground on a guided tour. Start your journey with a short hike through the forest to reach the cave entrance. Here you’ll begin a fascinating subterranean experience. As you step away from the emerald forest and deeper into the cave, a new world of crystal formations, marbled passages and ancient fossils are revealed. Navigate ramps, ladders and slides to meander through the caverns. Feel the cool air. Listen to the sound of your guide’s voice, the steady drip of water or the rumbling of an unexpected waterfall. Turn off your headlamp to heighten your senses and absorb the power of complete darkness on this fun and educational adventure!
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Robert K
23 contributions
May 2023
Our guide was excellent and the experience was great - the hike up to the caves was as note (steep and long) but once we were there the caves were great.

We rented the suit and boots - and were happy we did.
Written May 29, 2023
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Becky S
Winnipeg, Canada8 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Very interesting short cave system. Good chance to get a feel for a tight squeeze and feeling full darkness. Thank you Felix for a well done tour. This was a good intro to caving.
Written May 25, 2023
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Barb M
5 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
I recommend getting knee pads if your over 50. Great caving experience. The waterfall climb was incredible. Our tour guides were just amazing. Remember the extra clothes you will need them. If you want to experience nature at its finest worth your time.
Written May 24, 2023
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Rachel L
1 contribution
May 2023
We booked the Riverbend tour and took our 6 year old who is normally hesitant to try anything new. She was so excited to get her helmet with lights on! The tour started with a short introduction at the checkin cabin, then off on a hike with slight incline; the hike took about 30 minutes with many quick stops along the way. At each stop, our guide TJ spoke about the natural features and the formation history of the landscape. When we arrived at the cave entrance, we received a short orientation on safety inside the cave. TJ spoke about some of the cool formations inside the cave and my daughter soaked in the info like a sponge. After emerging from the cave, the hike back down to the cabin and parking lot was much shorter and easier as it was downhill. We layered our clothing (T-shirt, long-sleeve, water-resistant shell) as the hike can be warm under the sunshine but inside the cave was cool and damp. The whole experience was very educational.
Written May 22, 2023
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Guide32419499161
1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
We went on the Action pack tour. It was great! Our guide T.J. was lots of fun and very informative. Would highly recommend renting the cave suit and rubber boots, especially if it is a wet time of year. We would definitely go on one of their other tours as well.
Written May 10, 2023
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Adrien F
1 contribution
Apr. 2023 • Couples
The tour was amazing! Our tour guide Erin was so welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly, and just went above and beyond to make this the best experience ever!! My wife and I will do it again, and will recommend to anyone who is looking for a great experience on the island👍😊. Thank you Erin!🙏
Adrien and Stacey
Written April 29, 2023
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Mike S
2 contributions
Apr. 2023
Curtis was a cool dude. Talk to him about fossils and dinosaurs. Had a lot of fun.

Went with my wife. Got wet, climbed some rocks, got to enjoy the cool darkness. Also neat to see caves grow their own teeth.
Written April 23, 2023
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Erika d
Hong Kong, China4 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Family
What a fun and educational experience. Our guide was fantastic and kept us all laughing and enjoying the experience throughout!!
Written April 8, 2023
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A&E J.
Victoria, Canada2 contributions
Mar. 2023
Such an amazing adventure! Took our family of 5 (2 adults and kids 13yrs, 11yrs, 7yrs) and we all had a blast! So much to see and experience. Ryan was a fabulous guide with lots of information and humor. He made it even more enjoyable. A bit of a hike up to the caves but there were many info stops along the way. Caves were easy to maneuver with no tight spaces. The kids say it was their favorite part of our staycation! We only wish we had done the multi-cave experience so we could have kept going! We will definitely be back!
Written April 3, 2023
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Climber15974465149
1 contribution
Mar. 2023
I hate the road going to the park, it's like driving on the surface of the moon. I hate the hike to get to the caves, you have to be fit just to get to the top. Everything else about the caves is excellent - wet, wild, dark, and fascinating. It's fun to squeeze into the tight spaces inside the cave (River Bend), the lower cave although not as pristine as the River Bend - I had more fun and challenge on that one (ladders, waterfalls, sliding, climbing three levels on a really, really tight spaces). My 16-year old kid loves it. Our guide was excellent, super knowledgeable. To end the tour - if you can, try the cheese grater....prepare to be shredded!
Written March 30, 2023
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HORNE LAKE CAVES PROVINCIAL PARK - 2023 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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