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Share & save this itinerary for your next Vancouver Island road trip to Tofino. Follow @nia.patience for more road trips, hiking, and outdoor adventures in British Columbia and beyond. 🚗 Nanaimo ➝ Tofino Road Trip Stops 🌲 Coombs Country Market Yes. Goats on the roof. Iconic. Slightly chaotic. Worth it. 10–15 minute stop. 💦 Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park Easy forest loops to dramatic waterfalls.�Low effort. Big payoff. Good leg stretch. 🪨 Hole in the Wall (Port Alberni) Short forest walk to a massive concrete water tunnel carved through rock.�Easy. Quick. Very photo-worthy. 🏞 Cathedral Grove Ancient Douglas fir giants. Moss everywhere.�Short boardwalk trails through trees older than most countries. 🌄 Wally Creek Turquoise canyon stop right off Highway 4.�Quick scramble. Huge colour payoff. 🌲 Taylor River Rest Area Crystal clear water and perfect stop for a swim. Absolutely necessary. 🏄 Tofino and surrounding area Laid-back surf town with rainforest soul. Must-See Beaches: * Chesterman Beach – Walk to Frank Island at low tide. * Tonquin Beach – Short forest trail to hidden cove. * Cox Bay - The lookout is perfect for sunset & a bike ride on the beach * Long Beach – Endless sand. Sunset mandatory. 🐻 Optional Adventures Rainforest Trail (Loop A & B) – Boardwalk through lush old growth. Canso Plane Crash Ucluelet - Wild Pacific Trail Hot Springs Cove: Take a boat or seaplane to the natural hot springs, 27 nautical miles from Tofino. Scenic Flights: Take a seaplane tour for a bird’s-eye view of the coastline. Dining: Enjoy local seafood and tacos, with top spots including Wolf in the Fog. Treats: Grab coffee and donuts at Rhino Coffee House or visit Chocolate Tofino.

Share & save this itinerary for your next Vancouver Island road trip to Tofino. Follow @nia.patience for more road trips, hiking and outdoor adventures in British Columbia and beyond 🚗 Nanaimo ➝ Tofino Stops 🌲 Coombs Country Market Yes. Goats on the roof. Iconic. Slightly chaotic. Worth it. 💦 Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park Easy forest loops to dramatic waterfalls.�Low effort. Big payoff. Good leg stretch. 🪨 Hole in the Wall (Port Alberni) Short forest walk to a massive concrete water tunnel carved through rock.�Easy. Quick. Very photo-worthy. 🏞 Cathedral Grove Ancient Douglas fir giants. Moss everywhere.�Short boardwalk trails through trees older than most countries. 🌄 Wally Creek Turquoise canyon stop right off Highway 4.�Quick scramble. Huge colour payoff. 🌲 Taylor River Rest Area Crystal clear water and perfect stop for a swim. Absolutely necessary. 🏄 Tofino and surrounding area Laid-back surf town with rainforest soul. Must-See Beaches: * Chesterman Beach – Walk to Frank Island at low tide. * Tonquin Beach – Short forest trail to hidden cove. * Cox Bay - The lookout is perfect for sunset & a bike ride on the beach * Long Beach – Endless sand. Sunset mandatory. 🐻 Optional Adventures Rainforest Trail (Loop A & B) – Boardwalk through lush old growth. Canso Plane Crash Ucluelet - Wild Pacific Trail Hot Springs Cove: Take a boat or seaplane to the natural hot springs Scenic Flights: Take a seaplane tour for a bird’s-eye view of the coastline. Dining: favourites include Tacofino and Wolf in the Fog. Treats: Grab coffee and donuts at Rhino Coffee House or visit Chocolate Tofino

This is your sign to visit Vancouver Island, BC! It’s truly the most breathtaking island in Canada. 😍🇨🇦✨ From hiking through lush coastal trails to watching the waves crash in Tofino and Ucluelet, every corner of this island feels unreal. You’ve got the charm of Victoria, hidden gems like Coombs, and beautiful spots like Port Alberni that completely surprised me. 🌊🌲 I used to live here, and it’s still one of my favourite places in the country. There’s just something about the ocean air, the slower pace, and the way adventure is always right outside your door. Whether you’re into surfing, hiking, cozy cafés, or just chasing sunsets, Vancouver Island delivers every single time! Even the rain is a vibe here ✨ Follow @mellicorreia for more travel inspiration, itineraries, and hidden gems across Canada & beyond! ✈️🫶🏼 #vancouverisland #victoriabc #britishcolumbiacanada #tofinobc #canadatravel

just a ferry ride away… Vancouver Island hold many small towns where time slows down and everything feels a little more alive… and the magic lives on from coast to coast🇨🇦 📍Tofino, Vancouver Island Send this to the person you want to travel to Canada with🌊 #tofino #vancouverisland #LuxuryTravel #travel #TheBucketlistTravellers

Winter looks a little different on Vancouver Island🌲✨🌧️ If you want to visit Tofino in 2026 check out our pinned post to enter our holiday giveaway with @pacificsands , @tourismtofino , @vessi & @ahous_adventures 🌊 Send this to the person you want to visit Tofino with🤍 📍 @pacificsands , Tofino Vancouver Island #tofino #vancouverisland #LuxuryTravel #travel #TheBucketlistTravellers

If you comment “WAVE” I’ll send you our full itinerary of this gorgeous underrated town on Vancouver Island. We are currently on a Vancouver Island roadtrip and we have so many more cool spots to share - including gorgeous oceanfront cabins, scrumptious food spots and hidden gems that you need to see. Follow along @miscgyan so you don’t miss them.

Comment “GUIDE” for our Complete Vancouver Island Guide with over 330 things to do and 10 itineraries! 🗺️ This is.. Vancouver Island North 🫶🏻 Most tourists come to the island and visit Victoria and Tofino, but they are missing some of the best spots! The northern half of Vancouver Island is remote, rugged and otherworldly. It’s a big drive up, but SO worth it! Here’s our must-dos 👇 • Little Huson Caves • Port Alice • Alice Lake Loop (Eternal Fountain, the Vanishing River and the Devil’s Bath) • Telegraph Cove • Port Hardy • Dakota 576 Plane Crash Trail (moderate 4.2-km out-and-back trail) ! This is a war memorial so please respect it! • Malcolm Island • Alert Bay • Grant Bay • San Josef Bay (easy, 8.7 km out-and-back trail). • Scarlet Ibis Pub • Winter Harbour • Raft Cove ⚠️ The roads from Port Hardy to Grant Bay and Cape Scott are down long and very rough logging roads. The ride will be easier in a 4x4 vehicle with high clearance. ⚠️ Note that when exploring this massive area, there are very limited services, so plan accordingly. ⚠️ Carry all the necessary safety gear, map out gas stations, download maps/carry paper maps and carry a satellite phone/ GPS messenger. ⚠️ These communities are small and sensitive so please respect the locals, the wildlife and Leave No Trace when visiting. #vancouverislandnorth #hellobc #travelcreator #canadiancreator

Well, won’t you? Comment “WAVE” for our full itinerary to this gorgeous little town on Vancouver Island. I promise you, you won’t regret this trip. So, who are you taking with you?

Endless beauty of Vancouver Island, 📍 Tofino. I’ve stayed with my family at @crystalcovebc not the first time and I’m absolutely in love with coziness of the place. Walking down the Long Beach makes me feel like I’m on the end of the world. Waves are so mesmerizing you can watch them for hours #vancouverislandbc #tofino #travelbc #travelcanada #canadaphotography

This is the road trip you need to check off your bucket list 🚗 🚙 Nanaimo → Tofino Coombs Country Market 🐐🥧 Go early in the day for fewer crowds and freshly baked pies. Perfect for a quick coffee break or lunch stop. Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park 🌲💦 Short walks to scenic viewpoints, picnic areas, and swimming in summer (if safe). Wear good walking shoes; some trails can be slippery. Hole in the Wall (Port Alberni) 🪨🌊 Best visited during low tide for easier access and safer footing. Cathedral Grove 🌲✨ Walking trails through old-growth forest, short scenic hikes, and photography opportunities. Arrive early to avoid tour bus crowds; allow 45–60 minutes to fully enjoy the grove. Wally Creek 🏞️💚 Perfect for short photo ops or a brief picnic; not a major tourist hub, so it’s usually quiet. Taylor River Rest Area 🏕️🌊 A good stop to refill water, grab a snack, or just take a short walk along the river. Tofino 🌊🏄‍♂️ Surfing, kayaking, whale watching, hiking, hot springs excursions, and enjoying coastal dining. Book accommodation and tours in advance, especially in summer. Weather can change quickly, pack layers and rain gear. Tag a friend who NEEDS to do this trip with you! 💙 Shoutout to the amazing creator @nia.patience

These spots altered our brain chemistry! 🤯 We’ve been exploring Vancouver Island for the last 3 months, and these are our favourite places we’ve seen so far! 🛻 Share with the person you want to visit Vancouver Island with! 📍Hole in the Wall, Port Alberni 📍Cathedral Grove, Port Alberni 📍Kinsol Trestle, Shawnigan Lake 📍San Josef Bay, Cape Scott Provincial Park 📍Eternal Fountain, Port Alice 📍Hatley Castle, Victoria 📍Myra Falls, Strathcona Provincial Park 📍Little Huson Caves Regional Park 📍Cox Bay Beach, Tofino 👋🏼 Follow to see more beautiful places around Canada! #vancouverislandroadtrip #vancouverislandattractions

Send this to your road trip bestie! 🛻💨 Road tripping our way from one end of Vancouver Island to the other has left us feeling like VI may be one of the most underrated areas in British Columbia 👀 The amount of things to do and see here is insane and best of all, most of it can be done year round! This makes Vancouver Island the perfect winter getaway within Canada. Have you ever been? If so, what’s your favourite spot?👇🏼 #vancouverisland #vancouverislandroadtrip