Aug 13 - Aug 20, 2026

Vancouver Island

Road Trip · 7 days · Car

About this trip

Active, scenic multi-base road trip across Vancouver Island: old-growth hikes, waterfall stops, whale-or-seal waters, and rugged coastal viewpoints—planned with map-ready POIs and practical driving legs.

32Stops
7Days
CarTransport
Moderate budgetFriends
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About this trip

Embark on a 7-day road trip from Victoria Inner Harbour through Tofino, Nanaimo, Campbell River to Victoria. This itinerary is designed for friends travelling together, with a mid-range budget, with a mix of adventure, so you can feel like you're travelling with a local rather than following a tour bus timetable. You'll keep an active rhythm, packing in more movement and discovery each day while still keeping the transfers believable for the way this trip is meant to unfold. Think of this as a ready-made framework rather than a script: each day suggests a clear path and one or two anchor experiences, but always leaves room for spontaneous detours, extra coffee stops, and the kind of small discoveries that make trips feel personal. Active route with hikes, water or mountain experiences, scenic drives, safety notes, and earned recovery stops.

Trip schedule

Day 1
🎯ActivityMorningDon't miss
Fairmont EmpressVictoria Inner Harbour, BC

Classic Victoria landmark—great photo stop and a quick warm-up stroll along the waterfront.

Fairmont Empress
Day 1
🎯ActivityMorningDon't miss
British Columbia Parliament BuildingsVictoria Inner Harbour, BC

Scenic grounds with views over the harbor area—perfect for an early, low-effort history hit.

British Columbia Parliament Buildings
Day 2
🎯ActivityMorningDon't miss
Malahat SkywalkTofino, BC

Treetop-style skywalk with big views over the Cowichan Valley; great start before the coast.

Skywalk
Day 2
CAD $37-40🎯ActivityAfternoonDon't miss
Tofino, BC
Butchart Gardens
Day 3
CAD $0🎯ActivityMorningOutdoorDon't miss
Tofino, BC
Long Beach
Day 3
CAD $0🎯ActivityMorningOutdoorDon't miss
Tofino, BC
Beach
Day 4
CAD $0🎯ActivityMorning
Nanaimo, BC
Day 4
CAD $0🎯ActivityMorningOutdoor
Nanaimo, BC

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Total Days7
Activities32
Meals0
Locations5
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