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Trudeau hikes Knox Mountain

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hiked in Âé¶¹AV with his MPs
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hikes Knox Mountain Wednesday with members of the Liberal caucus. - Credit: Carli Berry/Capital News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got a taste of Âé¶¹AV Tuesday night.

Wearing a Ucluelet Aquarium t-shirt and a hat with an outline of Canada, Trudeau, along with members of the Liberal caucus, hiked Knox Mountain at 6 p.m.

Trudeau and the Liberal caucus are holding their fall meetings in Âé¶¹AV, prior to the fall session of the House of Commons.

Residents hiking the mountain got the opportunity to high-five the prime minister.

Others gathered at the bottom of Knox Mountain Park with their cell phones ready for a chance to snap a photo of Trudeau.

The prime minister did not take questions from the media during the hike. Earlier in the day Trudeau in Âé¶¹AV and in Lake Country, thanking them for their hard work during the fire season.

Tonight, a public forum will be held at UBCO at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium which is open to the public and students.

Those interested in attending the event are asked to .

The hike received mixed reviews from readers on Facebook: