Caving & Spelunking in BC
Explore BC's underground world — limestone caverns, marble caves, and ancient formations hidden beneath the surface.
British Columbia's limestone and marble geology has created a remarkable underground world. From the accessible guided tours of Horne Lake Caves on Vancouver Island to the remote wilderness of Nakimu Caves in Glacier National Park, BC's cave systems offer a fascinating glimpse into the province's geological history. Many caves are open year-round, making caving a great all-season adventure.
Top Caving Destinations in BC
Horne Lake Caves
Vancouver Island
BC's most accessible cave system — Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park on Vancouver Island offers guided tours through stunning limestone caverns with stalactites, stalagmites, and underground streams.
- ✓Guided & self-guided tours
- ✓Stalactites & stalagmites
- ✓Underground streams
- ✓Family-friendly options
Cody Caves Provincial Park
Kootenay Rockies
A spectacular marble cave system near Ainsworth Hot Springs — guided tours through chambers filled with flowstone, cave coral, and dramatic formations. Combine with a hot springs soak.
- ✓Marble cave formations
- ✓Flowstone & cave coral
- ✓Guided tours only
- ✓Ainsworth Hot Springs nearby
Nakimu Caves — Glacier NP
Kootenay Rockies
One of Canada's longest cave systems — Nakimu Caves in Glacier National Park require a permit and guided tour. An extraordinary underground world in a remote national park setting.
- ✓One of Canada's longest cave systems
- ✓Glacier National Park setting
- ✓Permit & guide required
- ✓Remote wilderness experience
Upana Caves
Vancouver Island
A unique cave system on northern Vancouver Island accessible by self-guided tour — multiple cave entrances, underground passages, and the chance to explore at your own pace.
- ✓Self-guided exploration
- ✓Multiple cave entrances
- ✓Northern Vancouver Island
- ✓Free access
Marble Canyon Caves
Kootenay Rockies
The dramatic marble canyon walls of Kootenay National Park contain numerous small caves and karst features accessible from the canyon trail. A stunning geological landscape.
- ✓Karst limestone landscape
- ✓Canyon wall caves
- ✓Kootenay National Park
- ✓Accessible from canyon trail
Stay Near the Caves
Find independent motels near BC's cave systems — Qualicum Beach, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Gold River, and Revelstoke.
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