Day 1: Victoria to Sooke
Distance: ~40 km (25 miles)
Camp: French Beach Provincial Park Campground
Coordinates: 48.3900° N, 123.9500° W
Activities: Explore the historic sites of Victoria, then head to Sooke for hiking at East Sooke Park and enjoying the beach at French Beach.
Day 2: Sooke to Port Renfrew
Distance: ~70 km (43 miles)Wikipedia
Camp: Pacheedaht Campground
Coordinates: 48.5500° N, 124.4300° W
Activities: Drive along the scenic West Coast Road, hike portions of the Juan de Fuca Trail, and visit Botanical Beach
Day 3: Port Renfrew to Lake Cowichan
Distance: ~80 km (50 miles)
Camp: Lakeview Park Campground
Coordinates: 48.8200° N, 124.0500° W
Activities: Enjoy swimming, kayaking, or paddleboarding on Lake Cowichan.
Day 4: Lake Cowichan to Tofino
Distance: ~200 km (124 miles)
Camp: Surf Grove CampgroundLatest news & breaking headlines
Coordinates: 49.1100° N, 125.8700° W
Activities: Drive through Cathedral Grove to see ancient Douglas firs, then arrive in Tofino for beach exploration
Day 5: Tofino Exploration
Camp: Surf Grove CampgroundLatest news & breaking headlines
Activities: Surf at Cox Bay, visit the Tofino Botanical Gardens, and enjoy local seafood.
Day 6: Tofino to Ucluelet
Distance: ~40 km (25 miles)
Camp: Wya Point Campground
Coordinates: 49.0300° N, 125.7700° W
Activities: Explore the Wild Pacific Trail and visit the Ucluelet Aquarium.
Day 7: Ucluelet to Strathcona Provincial Park
Distance: ~220 km (137 miles)
Camp: Buttle Lake CampgroundWikipedia
Coordinates: 49.7000° N, 125.5500° W
Activities: Hike to Della Falls or enjoy kayaking on Buttle Lake.
Day 8: Strathcona to Campbell River
Distance: ~60 km (37 miles)
Camp: Elk Falls Provincial Park Campground
Coordinates: 50.0300° N, 125.2700° W
Activities: Visit Elk Falls Suspension Bridge and explore local museums.
Day 10: Parksville to Victoria
Distance: ~150 km (93 miles)
Activities: Return to Victoria, stopping at attractions like the Malahat SkyWalk and Goldstream Provincial Park en route.
This itinerary offers a balanced mix of coastal experiences, forest adventures, and cultural exploration. Each campsite is vehicle-accessible and provides a unique setting to enhance your clients’ overland camping experience.