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    Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park

    436 Reviews
    #1 of 22 things to do in Qualicum Beach
    Nature & Parks, Caverns & Caves
    3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia V9K 2L7, Canada
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    “Riverbend 2 hour tour AMAZING!”

    We heard about Horne Lake Caves and really wanted to take part in the experience. My friend and... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Celist
    “Must-do challenge experience!”

    Absolutely fantastic experience- and personally challenging for sure! We’ve been in a handful of... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Westcoastgirl23
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    • Average2%
    • Poor1%
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    “hour tour”(86 reviews)
    “main cave”(34 reviews)
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    Explore the Hidden Gem of Vancouver Island, now open year-round. Winner of BC’s Remarkable Experience Award and ranked #1. Explore this park in 3D - either hiking the beautiful rainforest Fossil Trail or venturing underground. Start your journey...more
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    3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia V9K 2L7, Canada
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Riverbend 2 hour tour AMAZING!

    We heard about Horne Lake Caves and really wanted to take part in the experience. My friend and daughter are quite sporty so I was a little nervous about my fitness level (or lack of it) but it was one of the most incredible things...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Celist
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Must-do challenge experience!

    Absolutely fantastic experience- and personally challenging for sure! We’ve been in a handful of caves around the world and this was by far the most physically challenging and rewarding of them all. So many little surprises, and a fantastic guide (Myles) made this one of...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Westcoastgirl23
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    One hour main cave experience.

    We are a family of 4, with aged 12 and 14. We did the 1 hr Main cave tour. This is written by my 12 yr old: This cave is amazing. There are a lot of cool places with fossils and calcites. I recommend Charlene...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank peggyl8888
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great activity for family

    We did the 1 hour Main Cave Adventure with our kids aged 9 and 11. It was a great outing. It was challenging enough to keep the kids interested and the guide provided lots of interesting facts and was engaging.

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Andrew W
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    New experience

    We had a fun time at the caves. The welcome center gave us a map to self explore the caves. Glad we didn't book a tour as my kids were not comfortable in the caves. They were scared and came out rather quick. It was...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank whiterockisfun
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    A GREAT Experience

    Definitely worthwhile experience if you have never been to a cave before. Both my kids LOVED it and we were sOooOoOO happy with our guide, Alex. He was informative, funny, and was great with my kids. Alex made the tour enjoyable and educational and you...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Luv2Trav3l
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    An awesome adventure

    I took my grand daughter and friend for a birthday treat. They both had a fabulous time. John, the guide was great with the kids (9 years) as they were exuberant and impatient to see parts of the cave they saw on the video. We...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Victoria W
    Reviewed March 11, 2019
    The best customer service

    I dropped in the my mother's gloves in the middle of my amazement looking at all the cool and wonderful things I was seeing at the park. We didn't have time to go back to look for them on the trail as they were closing...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank G3758PT_Aly
    Reviewed February 9, 2019
    Fun and Informative

    We enjoyed a great tour of the caves and surrounding area. Lots to learn about and different cave types and environments to explore. During the tour, there are a couple of options to take easier or more difficult routes, so a wide range of people...More

    Date of experience: June 2018
    Thank bryancanada
    Reviewed January 8, 2019 via mobile
    Wet n' wild tour

    They were very accommodating and Myles was a great, funny and knowledgable tour guide! The 5 hour extreme rapel is next on my bucket list!

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank jayrosabelle
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    October 12, 2018|
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    Response from notoverthehillat70 | Reviewed this property |
    Unfortunately there is nothing organized for really young children. There are trails you can walk for free. Not sure if that would hold their interest, it would depend on the 3 year old.
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    August 1, 2017|
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    Response from islandholidaymaker | Reviewed this property |
    It's very tight in places. But they told me the two hour tour was more open although I did the one hour which I assumed would be easy and it was NOT! Crouching, squeezing, climbing....barely enough room to get through in... More
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    August 23, 2016|
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    Response from 426eddiem | Reviewed this property |
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