Easy
Medicine Beach Sanctuary Trail loop
00:17
968m
30m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: March 27, 2026
Waypoints
A
Start point
1
174 m
Medicine Beach
Highlight • Beach
You are standing on one of the last remaining high-quality coastal wetlands in the Southern Gulf Islands. The beach acts as a natural barrier of logs and pebbles that protects a rare, sensitive marsh behind it.
Tip by
2
315 m
Medicine Beach Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The trail is short and easy, but you’ll notice the transition from salty shoreline to freshwater marsh in just a few steps. Look for the twisted Arbutus trees with their …
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968 m
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
969 m
Surfaces
969 m
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