Excellent For:
- Public or Private School students
- Home Schoolers
- Blended Learners
- Kids and families that love science!
School Groups
Immersive Education
Curriculum Based & Hands On
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park is a hidden gem nestled in the Beaufort Range mountains of central Vancouver Island. This unique park offers students a fascinating 3D look at Vancouver Island and its geology, both above and below. Programs are designed as hands-on, experiential learning that supports school curriculum and gives students a great day outside. An excellent venue for exploring and learning about nature while creating deep connections to ourselves and our surroundings.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Cave genesis and geomorphology
- sedimentary vs. igneous and metamorphic rocks
- formation of cave speleothems (stalactites, stalagmites, etc.)
- cave biota and adaptions
- underground rivers and the water cycle
- sensitive ecosystem conservation and protection
- effect of previous ice-ages on Vancouver Island
PRICING & DETAILS:
Deep Discounts for Verified Non Profit Organizations!
$35/person +gst (for both youth and supervising adults) = up to 56% OFF!
ONE CAVE (Riverbend Cave) –FILL OUT REGISTRATION TO RECEIVE A QUOTE AND REQUEST A DEPARTURE TIME
Duration: 1hr. 45 mins.
Riverbend Cave is the gem of the park containing ancient fossils and many types of crystal formations. The easiest cave tour is designed to avoid crawling or squeezing. A 1km. uphill hike through a karst rainforest led by a naturalist cave guide explains the geological processes, rock types, fossils, calcite crystals and local flora / fauna. Fun & Educational!
MULTI-CAVE EXPLORER FILL OUT REGISTRATION TO RECEIVE A QUOTE AND REQUEST A DEPARUTRE TIME
Duration 2.5-3hrs
Explore Riverbend Cave first, then a short hike leads to Main Cave that offers more adventurous caving challenges like the “cheese grater”, a fun waterfall climb and a zip down Canada’s only Cave Slide!
- Our minimum age requirement during rain season (Oct-April) is 8yrs old
- The discount pricing is limited to mid-week visits, Monday to Friday.
- Extra guides can be arranged if you need to add additional groups (42 max.)
Register Your Group (click here)
Parental Consent Form (click here)
Payment Authorization Forms can be sent to reservations@hornelake.com to make a 50% deposit for booking. Send additional questions/inquiries to education@hornelake.com or call our visitor centre at 250-618-6872
Book your educational caving tour today!