Vancouver Trip Overview
Who doesn’t know about Vancouver Island? World famous for its breathtaking scenery, Vancouver Island is a must on your list of places to explore in Western Canada! Find majestic mountains, picturesque lakes and raging waterfalls in the authentic wilderness of West Coast British Columbia. This 4 day tour of Vancouver Island includes 1 night in Victoria, British Columbia’s provincial capital, and 2 nights in the little fishing village of Tofino. With your free day there, you can take time out for surfing, relaxing on the beach, and even whale spotting on the optional activities on offer. This is an ideal tour to experience the main highlights that Vancouver Island is known for!
Note: some of your fellow travellers will be continuing on to Whistler and the Rocky Mountains after you finish.
Moose tours are designed for 18 to 39 year olds, but we welcome all adventurous travellers that are 18+.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Vancouver, Canada
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Who doesn’t know about Vancouver Island? World famous for its breathtaking scenery, Vancouver Island is a must on your list of places to explore in Western Canada! Find majestic mountains, picturesque lakes and raging waterfalls in the authentic wilderness of West Coast British Columbia. This 4 day tour of Vancouver Island includes 1 night in Victoria, British Columbia’s provincial capital, and 2 nights in the little fishing village of Tofino. With your free day there, you can take time out for surfing, relaxing on the beach, and even whale spotting on the optional activities on offer. This is an ideal tour to experience the main highlights that Vancouver Island is known for!
Note: some of your fellow travellers will be continuing on to Whistler and the Rocky Mountains after you finish.
Moose tours are designed for 18 to 39 year olds, but we welcome all adventurous travellers that are 18+.
Itinerary
Day 1: Vancouver – Tofino
Stop At: Horseshoe Bay, Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, British Columbia
Take a scenic ferry ride across the Georgia Strait from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, 2245 Errington Rd, Errington, British Columbia V0R 1V0 Canada
We’ll stop for a picnic lunch (not included) in this Provincial Park, which features walking trails through beautiful west coast rainforest, waterfalls, and a great freshwater swimming hole! As an alternative, we may stop at the similar Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park further down the road.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sproat Lake Provincial Park, Lakeshore Road, Port Alberni, British Columbia Canada
See 10,000 year old petroglyphs carved into the rock along the lakeshore. If you didn’t go for a swim at lunch, why not jump in here?
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 3A0 Canada
We’ll make our way into Pacific Rim National Park for our first glimpse of the pristine beaches, battered coastlines, and hundreds of islands.
Stop At: Tofino, Tofino, Clayoquot Sound, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Then it’s on to Tofino, a quaint little fishing village on the West Coast, and our home for the next two nights.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: HI Tofino Whalers on the Point – mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms
Day 2: Tofino Free Day
Stop At: Tofino, Tofino, Clayoquot Sound, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Take this free day to do whatever you please! With so many optional activities on offer, such as whale watching, soaking in natural hot springs, sea kayaking, and surfing to choose from, your stay in Tofino will be nothing short of amazing. If you’re not seeking adrenaline, simply unplug and find a beach, or go for a hike to relax.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: HI Tofino Whalers on the Point – mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms
Day 3: Tofino – Victoria
Stop At: Cathedral Grove, BC-4, Alberni Hwy MacMillan Provincial Park, Port Alberni, British Columbia Canada
Walk the trails through this old-growth rainforest to see 800 year old trees up to 76 metres tall!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Coombs, Coombs, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
See the world famous (in Canada!) Goats on the Roof at the Old Country Market in Coombs!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chemainus, Chemainus, Cowichan Valley Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Chemainus features more than 3 dozen outdoor murals and a dozen sculptures, making it the largest outdoor art gallery in Canada.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Duncan, Duncan, Cowichan Valley Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Snap a photo of the World’s Largest (Ice) Hockey Stick at the ice hockey arena in Duncan!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Victoria, Victoria, Victoria Capital Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Our destination for the night is the BC provincial capital, Victoria, named after Queen Victoria of Britain. Check out the bright lights and vibrant scene in the Inner Harbour after sunset!
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Ocean Island Backpackers or HI Victoria – mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms
Day 4: Victoria – Vancouver
Stop At: Victoria, Victoria, Victoria Capital Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
We will begin our day with a walking tour starting in Victoria’s Chinatown, then make our way along the Inner Harbour to see the Empress Hotel, Parliament Buildings and learn about the Black Pioneers that arrived from San Francisco in 1858. Then we’ll head to Beacon Hill Park – known as the crowning jewel in Victoria’s park system, to gaze at the Terry Fox Memorial, and the world’s tallest free-standing totem pole. After that, the day is yours to explore Victoria as you wish, although we highly recommend checking out the vibrant Fisherman’s Wharf.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Swartz Bay, BC, Canada
Take another scenic ferry ride back across the Georgia Strait to Tsawwassen, and continue on to Vancouver where this trip ends.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
