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West Coast Wonders

West Coast Wonders

$65.00 CAD
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One trip is required per group.

* "PDF Instant Download" means the trip will be sent by email as a PDF document, and not by mail (the email is sent immediately after completing your purchase)

WHAT TO EXPECT

From castles and waterfalls to seaside strolls and quirky local shops, this adventure captures the wild beauty and charm of Vancouver Island’s southwest coast.

Trip Highlights

  • An outdoor art eye-spy game
  • Picturesque beaches
  • A cute cafe with furry farm friends
  • A castle with a haunted past
  • A hidden waterfall trail

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Tuesday through Sunday

Seasons: Any time of year

Not recommended: Mondays, Holidays

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Adventurous families with kids
  • Romantic date days
  • Photography enthusiasts
  • A girlfriend getaway
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Itinerary

STOP 1

Whether you’re into storybook castles & gardens or rugged coastlines, we’ve got something for you on this stop! The drive time to the second stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 2

Explore a beautiful waterfall & lagoon trail, or visit a rustic café & ice cream spot with adorable farm friends. The drive time to the third stop is 23 minutes.

STOP 3

Visit a cute seaside town "where the rainforest meets the sea." The drive time to the fourth stop is 10-35 minutes.

STOP 4

Whether you’re up for a local pint and bite to eat, or another outdoor adventure, the choice is yours. Have more time? Visit a nearby beach and search for a hidden waterfall!

Region

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Can depart from

Victoria Area, Port Renfrew Area, Duncan Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Water
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Walking Shoes
  • Bathing Suit & towel (optional)

Additional Details

  • Dog-Friendly
  • Kid-Friendly

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

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

From Victoria:

2 hours and 57 minutes / 153 km

From Duncan:

3 hours and 48 minutes / 234 km

From Port Renfrew:

3 hours and 55 minutes / 212 km

From Nanaimo:

5 hours and 8 minutes / 334 km

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

This itinerary is best done from Tuesday - Sunday anytime throughout the year.

We do not recommend travelling on Mondays or statutory holidays. Note that one option on stop #1 is open daily from May - Oct., but only on weekends from Nov. - Apr. Year-round alternatives are provided.

We recommend departing between 9:00 - 9:30 am if you’re coming from Victoria, or earlier if you’re coming from Duncan or Port Renfrew.

This trip is somewhat dog-friendly! There is at least one dog friendly option on every stop; however, most options are outdoor suggestions, so please keep in mind the weather. Some of our eat/drink suggestions offer dog friendly patios.

We recommend bringing 2 - 5 people on your surprise road trip adventure.

First Stop: Two suggestions have small parking fees ($) per vehicle. One free alternative is provided.

Second Stop: No fee

Third Stop: No fee

Fourth Stop: One park option has a small parking fee ($), and another photo op has an optional cash donation. Free alternatives are provided.

*Please note: gas, tolls, and food may be additional costs.

After booking your trip, we'll send you a confirmation email with a few recommended accommodation options.

Customer Reviews

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Karen Whetstone
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Victoria, B.C

We had fun and saw parts of the Island we wouldn’t have if I hadn’t bought the West Coast Wonders. I had a lot of interest from others about how the whole product worked before and after we returned. You need to be able bodied to do this trip - lots of barriers and steep inclines so that’s why my rating is not very accessibility. Very helpful local folk were there to direct us when it was confusing, so don’t panic if you’re on the wrong trail.

Thank you so much for your review and feedback, and thanks for trying out our new Vancouver Island road trip! We're so glad that you had a good time overall, and thank you for your feedback around the accessibility of this trip. It is definitely an outdoorsy and active one! :)

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Anonymous
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Amazing Day!

This was such a fun day! It was great for kids and filled an entire day with great activities. Make sure you leave early! There are so many options it’s best to have lots of time.

The only suggestion I would make is letting people know which locations have bathrooms and which ones don’t! With littles we had to backtrack a few times to find washrooms when our stop didn’t have them. Make sure you go when you see one!

Aww we are so happy that you had a great time out with your kids - this is such a great family road trip! :) We appreciate your feedback and will look into this for future versions of this road trip; great tips!