Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
Horne Lake Caves
The most popular limestone caves on Vancouver Island, where you can explore on your own or follow a guide to climb through and cross underground caverns.
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park sits beside Horne Lake, about 25 km northwest of Qualicum Beach. Its limestone caves are filled with stalactites, stalagmites, calcite crystals and underground streams. The two main caves can be explored independently, free of charge, with your own headlamp and helmet. For a deeper experience, book a guided tour. Options range from a 1.5-hour family cave tour to advanced adventure trips that require climbing and rappelling. Helmets and headlamps are provided, and advance booking is required. The caves stay at about 8°C year-round, so wear warm, non-slip clothing. The last stretch of road is gravel, so pay attention when navigating.
Opening hours
Guided tours approx. May–Oct (check official website); self-guided caves open all day
Nearby sights
- Cathedral Grove (MacMillan Provincial Park)
- Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
- Coombs Old Country Market
- Milner Gardens & Woodland
- Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
- Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park (Parksville)
- Neck Point Park
- Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Provincial Park