Vancouver Island, BC
Old-growth rainforest, wild surf beaches, and whale-watching from the shore. Vancouver Island rewards everyone who makes the crossing.
Vancouver Island Guides From BC Locals
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Hi! We're Alia & Shawn.
Vancouver Island is one of our favourite places to explore. We live just a 30-minute drive from the ferry so it feels a bit like it's right in our backyard, but after every visit, somehow our list of places we want to visit seems to only grow bigger. This page is still a bit sparse, but we have lots of great guides in the works: everything from multi-day road trips in the north to cozy staycations in towns you've probably never heard of.
Planning Your Trip
Getting to Vancouver Island takes a bit of logistics (but it's simpler than it seems) - here's everything you need to know before you go.
How to Get to Tofino
Getting to Tofino takes a long drive and an expensive ferry, or a short flight with a light suitcase. We break down which option is best for you.
7 Stops to Make Along Highway 4 to Tofino
The drive out to Tofino can drag on sometimes, but these stops make it worth letting the journey take all day.
Destinations
The best places to visit on Vancouver Island and what to do once you get there.
15 Best Things to Do in Tofino, BC
World-class surf, majestic wildlife, and ancient old-growth rainforest make Tofino BC's ultimate west coast destination. We go over everything to do in town and along the coast.
8 Best Things to Do In Ucluelet, BC
Ucluelet is the equally charming but much less visited neighbour of Tofino. Both towns are about 30 minutes apart by car, so either works as a great base for exploring the coast.
Visiting Hot Springs Cove Near Tofino, BC
Getting here requires an hour and a half on a boat and a short walk through an ancient rainforest, and the reward is an incredible natrual hot spring pool that sits on the edge of the Pacific.
Itineraries
The exact day-by-day itineraries we use when exploring Vancouver Island.
The Perfect Ucluelet Weekend Getaway For Couples
If you want to impress your partner, take them on this trip. Ucluelet is a small town on the west coast of Vancouver Island, tucked just 30 minutes south of the more famous surf town of Tofino. But where Tofino has spent years collecting tourists, Ucluelet has quietly been transforming into the perfect peaceful and romantic escape.
3 Day Tofino Weekend Itinerary I Wish I Had Before My First Trip
Tofino travel guide for couples: best time to visit, car rental tips, Hot Springs Cove tour booking advice, costs, and what to do when it rains. Plan a dreamy Vancouver Island getaway—whether it’s sunny beach days or moody rainforest adventures, Tofino delivers in every season.
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