Hišimy̓awiƛ (5040 Alpine Hut)
Buy BC (independent) · ResortHišimy̓awiƛ (5040 Alpine Hut) is a backcountry alpine hut on Vancouver Island operated by the Alpine Club of Canada's Vancouver Island Chapter, bearing both its Indigenous name and a reference to the 5040 peak. It sits in remote mountain terrain, making it an unusual and adventurous overnight option for cyclists exploring the island's backcountry. A fee applies for stays, consistent with ACC hut booking practices.
What's here for you
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Secure overnight bike storageMin-stay waivedLaundryDrying areaEarly or packed breakfastNearby evening foodNearby groceryVending machinesBikes in roomsE-bike chargingDevice chargingLuggage storagePumpBasic toolsBike wash / hoseWi-Fi
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Indigenous
This place is in the traditional territory of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht), nuučaan̓uuɫɁatḥ nism̓a (Nuu-chah-nulth), Uchucklesaht, and Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ.
Territory data from Native Land Digital, for educational purposes only.
Around here
The closest options for the things touring cyclists actually look for.
🔧 Fix & supply
- Grim Cat Farm28.7 km
- Jumping Slug Community Cyclery36.4 km
- Tofino Electric Bikes45.2 km
🍽 Eat nearby
- Dellas Café25.0 km
If this stop is full
- Snow Creek Recreation Site12.0 km
- Sproat Lake Landing25.1 km
🎭 While you're here
- Sproat Lake Petroglyphs29.0 km
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Data: Public data, AI sources with manual review