West Coast Big Tree Beach and Waterfall Adventure

If you’re looking to explore Vancouver Island’s wild west coast without the hustle and bustle of Tofino, consider visiting Port Renfrew.

Once we pick you up at 8am, it’s off to the West Coast for some invigorating hikes and coastal exploration.

We will make a stop at the awe-inspiring Jurassic Grove. There, you can witness 1000-year-old Western Red Cedars, including 3.6m large trees!

On our way back down, we will 2 more beautiful beaches, suited for your group’s ability. We will stop at either Mystic Beach, Sandcut Beach or Muir Creek Beach.

All of them have beautiful sandstone features and you could also witness whales crossing the strait, sea lions, seals and otters cruising by the beach or basking in the sun, millions of year old fossils and waterfalls!

This tour can also be extended to an overnight trip with an amazing yurt stay and we will circle back through the complete Pacific Marine Circle through Duncan, stopping at the amazing Malahat Skywalk and more!

This beautiful road meanders through mountain passes, rivers and canyons. This is the road that will take us to our destination, and back home, but do not underestimates it’s beauty and appeal. The drive is well worth it and features many beautiful quick stops.

Sombrio is one of Vancouver Island’s most beautiful beach.
This callets and pebbles beach is perfect for rock houding and surf watching but the best part is hidden.
Your guide will be able to take you to this hidden waterfall by following a small creek up to this amazing sandstone canyon ending with this beautiful and refreshing waterfall.
This is the highlight of the trip for a lot of people.
We also will be able to enter and pass through a sea cave if the tide allowes.

We will be grabbing lunch at this amazing cafe and enjoy a bit of downtime, bathroom break and wifi access between adventures. They also feature a small selection of books and souvenirs.

Botanical Beach is an amzing shale covered beach with sandstone tidepools that are filled with colorful ocean creatures.
During the summer months, witness all the life of the intertidal zone bubbling in those pool and in the winter, see the powerful waves crash on the shore and forming the sandstone waves towering on the side of the beach.

Amazing grove of old growrth Cedars over 1000 years old.
This amazing sight is a short 30 minute walk to pass through giants and make our way to “The Gnarliest Tree” in Canada. You will be fully immerse in the old growth and your guide will be able to point out why these fragile and rare ecossytem and so important to protect.
Port Renfrew is a hot spot for Big Trees and logging is a big industry so these groves are quite rare and those who make it out are lucky to see such a rare and pristine sight.

This 1000 year old giant Sitka Spruce is a 2 minute walk from the road but such a beautiful and peaceful sight. This amazing beast of a tree has been standing by the river since the Viking were exploring the seas and started landing in the North Americas.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• If you are a solo traveler please call us at 1 514 797 6405 or email at talesontrails.vi@gmail.com to inquire about joining a group!

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• This Tour is Provided by Tales on Trails.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Vancouver.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.