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Caves:
Even More Northwest Caves to Visit
Ape Cave
Boulder Cave
Cody Caves - Cody Caves Provincial Park
is the first cave Park created in BC (1963).
It is an excellent example of ongoing cave
conservation and caretaking blended with
educational tourism. It is about a five to six
hour drive north of Spokane, WA. in the Kootenay
region of BC. Special tours are offered for
registrants at the NSS Convention in Bellingham
after the Convention dates. Check the website
for full details at
www.codycaves.ca.
Gardner Cave
Horne Lake Caves - Horne Lake Caves is
located on central Vancouver Island, near
Qualicum Beach and Parksville, two resort
communities noted for their fantastic warm
swimming beaches. Three of the park's caves are
open for guided tours and two of them are
available for self-exploring. Guided tours range
from hourly "family" tours to longer, more
adventurous trips including the 5 hr.
"Underground Extreme", which features vertical
ropework and a rappel down a seven-storey
waterfall known as "the Rainbarrel" in
spectacular Riverbend Cave.
All NSS members will receive a discounted rate
on the tours. Prices in Canadian dollars.
- 1.5 hr. Family Tour $12 / $15 (reg. rate $15 / $17)
- 3 hr. "Triple Cave Adventure" $32 / $39 (reg. rate $42 / $49)
- 4 hr. "High Adventure" age 15+ only $89 ($99 reg. rate)
- 5 hr. "Underground Extreme" age 15+ only $125 ($139 reg. rate)
helmet & light rentals for self-guiding $5
There is also a lakefront campground available
next door to the cave park with canoe & kayak
rentals, rock climbing, and daily nature
programs. We invite all NSS Convention delegates
to see why Horne Lake was voted the "Best
Natural Outdoor Site in BC" by Attractions
Canada. Visit our website for more information
and online reservation service at
www.hornelake.com or call toll-free
1-888-608-CAVE (2283).
Lake Lenore Caves
Mt. Rainier Ice Caves
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