
Hikers in British Columbia have been left to search for alternate routes after officials announced the closure of one of the region's most popular trails.
The scenic Juan de Fuca Marine Trail is a 25.2-mile (40.6km) route along the Vancouver Island coastline. The multi-day trek passes through small beaches, thick forests, and marine life-rich tide pools as hikers travel from the town of Sooke to the island community of Port Renfrew.