Wooden bridge overtop of moving river and surrounded by forest trees.
Mountain overlooking green forest.
Woman with straw hat standing on bridge overlooking waterfall in a forest.
Wooden path leading through tall tree trunks through a green forest.
Close up of a bald eagle in front of wooden logs.
Two people saying cheers with their iced coffees.

Valleys, Vistas & Falls

5.0 (1 reviews)

From $39

Wander through lush forests, meet rooftop goats, enjoy a riverside pint, and chase waterfalls on this Vancouver Island road trip packed with quirky charm and breathtaking West Coast views!

When to Go mid-March - December
ends near Port Alberni, BC

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Trip Highlights

  • Picturesque waterfalls on almost every stop
  • Towering trees and incredible lookout spots
  • Quirky photo ops and fairy castles
  • Riverside patio pints
  • Multiple recommendations included on every stop

How Long Is This Trip?

Please see the approximate round-trip driving distances below. Please note this just includes driving distances and not time spent at stops.

From Nanaimo:

2 hours and 45 minutes / 188 km

From Duncan:

3 hours and 55 minutes / 287 km

From Victoria*:

5 hours and 40 minutes / 408 km

*We recommend making this into an overnight getaway if your drive time exceeds 4 hours round-trip.

When Can I Go?

Days of the week: Any day of the week

Seasons: Mid-March - December

Not recommended: January - mid-March, Holidays

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Valleys, Vistas & Falls

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What People Love About Our Trips

Rated 4.9/5.0 stars

What an Amazing Day!

Our daughter gave us this for Christmas and we finally pulled it out this week, July now. We love a road trip and loved the mystery of each new step. Great things to see and experience. Great restaurants to enjoy. I’ve recommended it to all my friends. Amazing.

Donna S. 🇨🇦

First Time…There WILL be a second!

Knowing the area we went I was very pleasantly surprised. We saw things I did NOT know existed! One of the stops was closed however we were able to walk up to it for a photo.

Mary Y. 🇨🇦

Great day away!

Did this trip with my mom for Mother’s Day. Lots of quaint little stops and places to explore! They also gave a few options at each stop so you could choose your own adventure! Will definitely be doing this again, had a wonderful time!

Megan M. 🇨🇦

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Our team spends 40+ hours researching, driving, and vetting every route: talking to locals, discovering hidden gems, and making sure every stop is worth your day.

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