4 Days Island Adventure Tour Vancouver Victoria, Ucluelet, T

STOP 1: The Tsawassen Ferries.  Here we take a scenic two hour cruise across the Georgia Strait and through the inner islands to Victoria. STOP 2: The Butchart Gardens. Heading up Island, The World Famous Butchart Gardens are a must see. These gardens are the Butchart family legacy, over 100 years old and 55 acres of beatifully manicured gardens and floral displays. STOP 3: Victoria's Inner Harbour. We are going to spend some time walking along the Inner Harbor. We'll see the beautiful architecture of the Fairmont Empress Hotel, and the Parliament Buildings. Both built by the same young Architect in the late 1800's and early 20th Century. Along the docks of the Inner Harbour are options for fresh daily seafood. Grab some lunch, seaside, while you search for Harbour Seals and otters hiding out amidst the boats. We spend the night here at a Hotel in Victoria.

We start the day with a drive up Island towards Tofino. This is the Pacific Rim region. It's known for its ancient rainforest, abundant marine life, and ferocious winter squalls. It's where the storm-watching trend originated.  STOP 1: Nanaimo. Here we can stop in the Old City Quarter for a walk around through the old Heritage buildings and quaint shops downtown. STOP 2: Coombs. Just another 40 minutes north of Nanaimo, we will stop in Coombs for lunch. Here there is a really unique Old Country Market with many shops and eateries to choose from. There is a live rooftop with a herd of goats who live upon it, munching on the grass! STOP 3: The Ucluelet Harbour. Ucluelet's Small Craft Harbour is the west coast's most comprehensive marine facility. This is a classic example of a true working harbour, situated on the outskirts of Barkley Sound. It is a destination in its own right. STOP 4: Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet. The Wild Pacific Trail follows 4.4km of the Pacific Ocean coastline of Ucluelet, offering stunning views of rugged rocky coast and thundering waves. STOP 5: Tofino. One of Canada's most westerly towns, Tofino is a world-renowned surf town, and it has become a culinary destination for its fresh-off-the-boat seafood. It's also known for the most incredible sunsets.  We will settle into a Hotel here for the night, when you will then be free to roam and experience this town's culinary delights and maybe take in the sunset on a seaside patio.

Wake up on the beautiful West Coast of Vancouver Island with the open ocean lapping at your doorstep. Take in the sunrise and enjoy some more of this quaint little surf town's culinary delights for breakfast. We will meet up afterwards to start exploring the area. STOP 1: Tofino Botanical Gardens. The gardens feature a diverse collection of native and exotic plants from around the world, as well as several themed garden areas and exhibits. The Ancient Cedar Forest, The Ecolodge Garden, The Medicinal Herb Garden, The Children's Garden, and The First Nations Garden. STOP 2: If you would like to take in a seperate lesson or tour, like kayaking, surfing, or whale watching. we can talk about this in advance and will set some hours aside for you to be able to do that on this day.  STOP 3: Pacific Rim National Park. This is a stunning park scattered with wildlife and beaches, encompassing the three distinct regions of Long Beach, the Broken Group Islands, and the West Coast Trail. We will spend some time exploring the natural beauty of old growth coastal rainforest and quiet beaches where the sand stretches and the water laps up upon the scenic shoreline. We will be spending one more night here in Tofino.