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Road Trip Victoria to Tofino – Pacific Rim

Victoria Tofino
310
km
4h30
drive
All seasons
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The Itinerary

The epic crossing of Vancouver Island: 310 km from Victoria to Tofino, through temperate rainforest, Beaufort Mountains and out to the wild Pacific. One of Canada's essential road trips.

Hwy 4 (Pacific Rim Highway) crosses MacMillan Provincial Park (Cathedral Grove, 800-year-old Douglas firs up to 75 m), climbs Sutton Pass (1,350 m descent to Port Alberni), follows Sproat Lake and emerges at Pacific Rim National Park. Long Beach (16 km) is legendary for winter surfing and storm watching.

Points of Interest

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    Cathedral Grove (MacMillan PP)
    Sapins de Douglas millénaires, 75 m de haut.
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    Long Beach
    16 km de plage sauvage, surf et storm watching.
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    Pacific Rim National Park
    Forêt pluviale, plages, sentier West Coast Trail.
  • ✦
    Tofino & Ucluelet
    Villages surf, hôtels-spa, restos étoilés, observation des baleines.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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150 Yard Creek
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Abco Creek
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Adrenaline Creek
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Albert Head Lagoon
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Alberta Creek
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Allan Creek
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Alligator Creek
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Alto Lake
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Protected areas along the route

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PETROGLYPH PARK
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SAYSUTSHUN (NEWCASTLE ISLAND MARINE) PARK
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Rassier Beach
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TRIAL ISLANDS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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Ben and Nick's Beach
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Cous Creek Staging Area
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HUDSON ROCKS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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GABRIOLA SANDS PARK
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TEN MILE POINT ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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Heelboom Bay
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Roberts Point Beach
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Milties Bay Vargas Island East
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Take this route offline

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Practical info
  • Departure Victoria
  • Destination Tofino
  • Distance 310 km
  • Duration 4h30
  • Category Long (250–500 km)
  • Best season All seasons
Themes
Ocean beach surf forest park epic whale

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