Cody Caves
Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC, 4°C inside
A provincial park on Vancouver Island with guided cave tours, from a family-friendly 1¾-hour trip to a 5½-hour adventure, plus a cave and karst education centre.
The story
A geologist first recorded caves here in 1912. Two explorers rediscovered them in 1939 as the "Horne Lake Wonder Caves," and by 1945 they were a known tourist stop. The park was created in February 1971.
- Found
- 1912
- Open to visitors since
- 1945
History source: bcparks.ca.
Tickets and timing
- How long it takes
- 1 hr 45 min (Riverbend Cave Explorer) up to 5.5 hours (Max Depth Adventure)
- Hours
- Tours leave hourly 9 am–5 pm in summer.
- Booking
- Book through hornelake.com or by phone.
Getting around underground
- The walk
- A 950 m loop trail. Trails and caves aren't wheelchair accessible.
- Wheelchairs
- Not accessible.
Dogs, weather and what to wear
- Dogs
- On leash in the park; not allowed in the caves.
Good to know
- Minimum age
- 5+ for the easiest tour; 8+ or 13+ for the harder ones.
- Food and drink
- No drinking water on site; bring your own.
- On site
- cave and karst education centre, small museum, fossil display
Getting there
Horne Lake Caves is in or near Qualicum Bay, BC.
- Seattleabout 264 km
Distances are straight-line from each city center.
Questions people ask
How long does a visit to Horne Lake Caves take?
1 hr 45 min (Riverbend Cave Explorer) up to 5.5 hours (Max Depth Adventure)
Can you visit Horne Lake Caves in a wheelchair?
Not accessible.
Are dogs allowed at Horne Lake Caves?
On leash in the park; not allowed in the caves.
Do you need to book Horne Lake Caves in advance?
Book through hornelake.com or by phone.
When was Horne Lake Caves discovered?
1912, according to the cave's own history.
Is there a minimum age for Horne Lake Caves?
5+ for the easiest tour; 8+ or 13+ for the harder ones.
Listed in: wild caving tours
Checked on 2026-10-23 against bcparks.ca (Horne Lake Caves Park). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.