The West Coast Trail is a 75 km (47 mi) backpacking trail located on the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was originally built in 1907 as a lifesaving trail for shipwreck survivors, but today it is a popular hiking destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The
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The West Coast Trail, originally called the Dominion Lifesaving Trail, is a 75 km (47 mi) backpacking trail following the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was built in 1907 to facilitate the rescue of shipwrecked survivors along the coast, part of the treacherous Graveyard of the Pacific. It is now part of the Pacific Rim National Park and is often rated by hiking guides as one of the world's top hiking trails.