17th May 2021

About Malahat SkyWalk:

Malahat SkyWalk will open in July 2021 as the newest outdoor experience providing the 'ultimate natural high' on Vancouver Island – located 35 minutes north of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Accessible by all ages and wheelchair-friendly, it will immerse visitors in nature along an elevated walkway through an Arbutus and Douglas Fir forest, leading to a 10-storey, architecturally-inspiring spiral tower lookout – the first of its kind in B.C. Rising 250 m (820 ft) above sea level, guests will enjoy 360-degree views of islands, inlets, fjords, forests and mountains in two countries, before returning to ground level with an option to take an exhilarating ride on a spiral slide. Guests will find a deeper connection to nature learning about the trees, birds, animals and marine life of this coastal region unique to B.C. Malahat SkyWalk is located on the traditional territory of the Malahat Nation and their Indigenous stories are also embedded throughout the experience. www.malahatskywalk.com

Experience Overview:
● Welcome Centre & Gathering Place: Guests are greeted by the Indigenous art of the Coast Salish Peoples. Walking through an Interpretive Breezeway they are immediately engaged by the experience. Guest services, ticket sales, a café and gift shop are available.

● TreeWalk: Guests embark along a 600 m (1,968 ft) elevated, wooden walkway rising 20 m (65 ft) to explore the treetop canopy of an Arbutus and Douglas Fir forest. Three rest stops along the route offer information about the surrounding natural environment.

● Spiral Tower: Guests ascend a wooden, spiral ramp gently rising 40 m (130 ft) to the top of the 10-storey, architecturally-inspiring lookout – the first of its kind in B.C.

● Sightseeing Lookout: At the top of the tower, guests are 250 m (820 ft) above sea level and enjoy 360-degree views of islands, inlets, fjords, forests and mountains in two countries. Landmarks include Finlayson Arm, Saanich Inlet, Saanich Peninsula, Gulf Islands, San Juan Islands, Mt. Baker and the Coast Mountain range.

● Spiral Slide: On the descent, guests can choose to return to ground level by using the spiral ramp or take an exhilarating ride on a 20 m (65 ft) enclosed, spiral slide – riding as many times as they like.

● Cantilevered Viewpoint: At ground level, guests can enjoy a second lookout which extends out in front of the Spiral Tower and provides views of family and friends still at the top.

● The Return Trail: Guests can make their way back to the Welcome Centre the same way they came on the TreeWalk or along an 800 m (2,600 ft) gravel pathway at ground level.

Additional Facts:
● Conveniently located on the Malahat Highway, 35 minutes north of Victoria and one hour south of Nanaimo
● Open seven days a week, 365 days a year, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PST
● Recommended length of time to visit is 1.5 hours
● Retail admission prices: $18.95 child/$28.95 senior/$31.95 adult CAD with annual passes and net rates for qualified operators available
● Complimentary parking, including designated coach drop-off zone, six spaces for buses and additional spaces for RVs/motorhomes
● Situated along the Pacific Marine Circle Route and in the heart of the Cowichan Valley Wine Region
● Accessible to all ages and a wide range of abilities (stroller- and wheelchair-friendly)

Images : Photocredit: Malahat SkyWalk

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Media wanting more information can contact Nim Singh. Media and PR Manager, Destination Canada on 0207 389 9983 or singh.nim@destinationcanada.com (not for publication)