Vancouver Trip Overview
Visit Vancouver Island, the largest island on the North American West Coast.
This island is a True tourist wonderland, with deep fairy rainforests, abundant wildlife, the hottest springs on the Pacific Ocean coast and spectacular wilderness.
In this 4-day adventure, take a scenic ferry crossing to Vancouver Island, observe the regal greatness of Victoria City and check out the very best of nature at stunning Tofino. Visit the top tourist spots that people from all around the world come to see. Tofino is a dream destination for true adventurers: try your hands at fishing, hiking, kayaking, and more! You can spend your day whale watching or, if you want something more hands-on, relax in hot springs, catch exotic fishes or surf on the untamed waves.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Vancouver, Canada
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
Explore Vancouver Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Visit Vancouver Island, the largest island on the North American West Coast.
This island is a True tourist wonderland, with deep fairy rainforests, abundant wildlife, the hottest springs on the Pacific Ocean coast and spectacular wilderness.
In this 4-day adventure, take a scenic ferry crossing to Vancouver Island, observe the regal greatness of Victoria City and check out the very best of nature at stunning Tofino. Visit the top tourist spots that people from all around the world come to see. Tofino is a dream destination for true adventurers: try your hands at fishing, hiking, kayaking, and more! You can spend your day whale watching or, if you want something more hands-on, relax in hot springs, catch exotic fishes or surf on the untamed waves.
Itinerary
Day 1: VANCOUVER – VICTORIA
Stop At: Horseshoe Bay Terminus, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2V1, Canada
Our journey will start with driving to Tsawassen Ferry terminal where our cruise to Vancouver Island begins. The cruise between the scenic Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia will take about hour and a half before we arrive to the Island. Another half an hour and we will arrive to our charming capital, Victoria.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Inner Harbour, Victoria, British Columbia Canada
We are going to spend some time walking along the Inner Harbor, admire the views of the over 100 year old Fairmont hotel, the Parliament Buildings.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, 501 Belleville St, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 1X4 Canada
Admire the views of the over 100 year old Fairmont hotel, the Parliament Buildings. O
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Butchart Gardens, 800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8, Canada
The World Famous Butchart gardens is a must see and will definitely be a highlight of this long day. Here you will take a stroll through dazzling various gardens and enjoy a summer show they are performing.
Duration: 3 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: VICTORIA – TOFINO
Stop At: Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 3A0 Canada
see
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Ucluelet, BC, Canada
On our way to Tofino we are going to stop over in Ukluelet, a resort on the edge of Wild Pacific Ocean famous for being one of the world’s most pristine coastlines.
Pass By: Ucluelet Aquarium, 180 Main Street, Ucluelet, British Columbia Canada
see
Pass By: Ucluelet Harbour, Ucluelet, BC, Canada
see
Pass By: Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet, British Columbia V0R 3A0 Canada
see
Stop At: Tofino, Tofino, Clayoquot Sound, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
see
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: TOFINO
Stop At: Tofino Botanical Gardens, 1084 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 2Z0 Canada
see
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Paddle West Kayaking, 606 Campbell St, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, Canada
optional your own expense
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Tofino Surf Adventures, 511 Campbell St, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, Canada
optional your own expense
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tofino Water Taxi, 750 Campbell St, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, Canada
optional your own expense
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tofino Surf Adventures, 511 Campbell St, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, Canada
optional your own expense
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: TOFINO – VANCOUVER
Stop At: Nanaimo, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
see
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Nanaimo Museum, 100 Museum Way, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 2X1 Canada
see
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tourism Nanaimo Visitor Centre, 2450 Northfield Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9S 0B2 Canada
see
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Nanaimo North Town Centre, 4750 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T 4K6 Canada
see
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: BC Ferries Departure Bay Terminal, 680 Trans-Canada Hwy, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5R1, Canada
board the ferry
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.