The new North Coast Trail is close to the top of my MUST HIKE BEFORE I DIE list.
The North Coast Trail is a 43.1 km wilderness hiking trail in Cape Scott Provincial Park on northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
… in Cape Scott Provincial Park runs along beaches and in forest around the northern tip of Vancouver Island from Shushartie Bay to Nissen Bight. At Nissen Bight it links up with an existing 15 km trail which leads to the trailhead at San Josef River. The total distance for hikers between the trailheads is 61 km. The trail is in a wilderness area and hikers may see deer, elk, black bears, cougars, wolves, sea birds, seals, sea lions, grey whales and sea otters. In two failed attempts, Danish pioneers tried to settle the area at the turn of the twentieth century and the trail incorporates some of their original routes.
Detailed route information is available on the BC Parks – Cape Scott hiking page.
official website – Northern Vancouver Island Coastal Trail
I’ve added it to our list of best hikes in North America
besthike.com 
This one is definitely on my list as well. If you’re looking for something longer and more adventurous than the flat Cape Scott trail, this is it. Just try not to run out of food like one of my friends did :O
We were in the Vancouver area two years ago, I had no idea that this even exist. I look forward to our next trip and possibly hooking up.
Robert
I hiked this trail over Easter. If you are starting at Shushartie Bay, getting dropped off by water taxi, it is five grueling, but beautiful days. The big, hurricane force winds had just come over, so there was residual weather around. leaving 4 to 6 meter waves at the beaches. Parts of this trail are totally tide dependent, so some planning is essential. The wildlife up there is incredible. Lots of eagles, sea otters, whales, bear, wolf, mink.. Cape Scott is a welcome, easy walk in the park after the five days. Get there sooner, don’t wait till you are NEARLY dead to do it.
Thanks Gary !!