Day 1
Victoria
- Victoria
- Port Renfrew
Camp
Pacheedaht CampgroundRight on the beach
Epic sunsets
Great surfing nearby
Stops
- Sooke Potholes Provincial Park – swim holes and waterfalls
- French Beach Provincial Park – great ocean viewpoints
- Botanical Beach – famous tide pools
Day 2
Port Renfrew
- Port Renfrew
- Lake Cowichan
Camp
Gordon Bay Provincial ParkLakeside camping
Swimming and paddleboarding
Beautiful old-growth forest
Stops
- Fairy Lake – famous bonsai tree on a stump
- Cowichan Lake – warmest lake on the island
- Float the river in Lake Cowichan
Day 3
Lake Cowichan
- Lake Cowichan
- Tofino
Camp
Green Point CampgroundWalk straight to Long Beach
Forest campsites near the ocean
Only drive-in campground in the Long Beach area of the park.
Stops
- Cathedral Grove – giant ancient Douglas firs
- Ucluelet – Wild Pacific Trail
- Tofino – surf town vibe
Day 4
Tofino
- Tofino
Camp
Second night at Green Point CampgroundActivities
- Surf Long Beach
- Kayak in Clayoquot Sound
- Visit Cox Bay
- Sunset at Chesterman Beach
Day 5
Strathcona Provincial Park
- Tofino
- Strathcona Provincial Park
Camp
Tunnel Mountain CampgroundLakeside sites on Buttle Lake
Old-growth forest
Access to alpine hikes in the park.
Nearby: Lower Myra Falls
Stops
- Campbell River – fishing capital of the world
- Elk Falls
Day 6
Parksville / Qualicum
- Strathcona
- Parksville / Qualicum
Camp
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial ParkMassive tidal flats
Warm ocean water
Incredible sunsets
Stops
- Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
- Parksville – huge sandy beaches
- Qualicum Beach – charming seaside town
Day 7
Victoria
- Parksville
- Victoria
Optional last night camp near Victoria:
Goldstream Provincial Park
Goldstream Provincial Park
Stops
- Duncan – totem pole walk
- Chemainus – mural town
- Sidney – seaside cafés
