[2] Panoramic views of the coastline, Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympic Mountains can be seen from many points along this rainforest trail.

Lucky are those who spot a pod of whales, but it is not uncommon to view sea lions, bald eagles, herons and other wildlife.

Despite a subsequent report[4] by the provincial auditor general condemning the decision as having been made "without sufficient regard for the public interest", the government stood by the move.

[5] As a result of the TFL deletions, Vancouver-based businessman Ender Ilkay purchased 236 hectares (580 acres) of land from WFP and subsequently proposed a 257-cabin resort bordering 12 km of the Juan de Fuca Trail.

[7] In September 2011, the Capital Regional District (CRD) voted to deny the developer's rezoning application, effectively blocking the project.