Horne Lake Caves
Qualicum Bay, BC
Guided tours of a limestone cave in the Selkirk Mountains, reached by a 20-minute uphill hike. Options range from a family tour to a more strenuous adventure.
The story
The cave is named after its discoverer, Henry Cody, a miner from Prince Edward Island. In the early 1890s prospectors looking for silver worked the slopes above Ainsworth Hot Springs. An 1899 magazine story made the caves popular with visitors, and Governor General Earl Grey visited in 1908.
History source: codycavetours.com.
Tickets and timing
- Hours
- May through November.
- Booking
- Book online or by phone.
Getting around underground
- The walk
- An 800 m (about 20-minute) uphill hike from the parking lot to the cave.
Dogs, weather and what to wear
- Temperature
- 39°F / 4°C
Good to know
- Minimum age
- 5 and up.
Getting there
Cody Caves is in or near Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC.
Directions in Google MapsDistances are straight-line from each city center.
Questions people ask
How cold is it inside Cody Caves?
39°F / 4°C.
Do you need to book Cody Caves in advance?
Book online or by phone.
Is there a minimum age for Cody Caves?
5 and up.
Checked on 2026-10-23 against codycavetours.com (tours, history, about). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.