VANCOUVER ISLAND VICTORIA TOFINO FAMILY ROAD TRIP
Channel: Adventure Travel and Scuba
Date: 2022-04-19

VANCOUVER ISLAND VICTORIA TOFINO FAMILY ROAD TRIP

 VANCOUVER ISLAND PLACES NOT TO MISS

Our first stop on the Island after we left BC Ferry was Butchart Gardens.
These world-renowned gardens have impressed Victoria visitors since 1904. Resting on 55 acres about 15 miles north of the Inner Harbour, Butchart Gardens were carefully constructed by Jennie Butchart on her husband's former limestone quarry. Today, more than 1 million people stop by each year to meander along the property's flower-lined paths, which contain more than 900 varieties. Visit on a summer evening to see the gardens illuminated by colored lights and to enjoy some musical entertainment. If you're planning a summer visit and want to avoid the crowds, heed the advice of garden staff and stop by before 10:30 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m.
Travelers describe the gardens as incredibly beautiful with awesome views and recommend that you bring a camera. They also advised setting aside several hours to make the most of the experience. If you need a break, retreat to one of the three eateries located on-site. There is also a carousel and boat tours available on-site.
After spending 2-3 hours at this gorgeous location, we have visited Victoria, parked our car and explored the Parliament grounds, from there we took a walk by the marina. From there we went to visit Miniature World Museum.

Over 85 exciting miniature dioramas and displays. Welcome to Miniature World — one of the most popular tourist attractions in downtown Victoria, BC, Canada. Your visit here will be a memorable experience for years to come. You’ll feel a lasting desire to return! Welcome to the little people’s Wonderful World of Smallness, walk down its road — step into the Story Books of fact, fiction and fantasy. Return to those fond memories of yesteryear, those childhood dreams and history’s greatest moments! Buy your Yearly Season’s Pass today! See the World’s Smallest Operational Sawmill, 11 years in the making.
From there next stop was Cathedral Grove Forest Trail located just of the main Hwy

Cathedral Grove - Macmillan Provincial park is a BC Provincial Park preserving a section of lush old-growth forest unique to Vancouver Island. The park’s name will make perfect sense when you see sunlight filtering through the soaring 80-meter-high canopy.

Plan to spend a few hours wandering Cathedral Grove's trail system and gazing up at 800-year-old giant Douglas Fir, Grand Firs, Western Hemlocks, and Western Red Cedar trees. Cathedral Grove will give you a sense of what Vancouver Island and the west coast looked like before the arrival of European settlers.

Next stop along the route to Tofino was Wally Creek. You have to stop by the Wally Creek on your way to Tofino. Walking on the rocks is a adventure by itself. The sound of the water flow and fall against the rocks is soothing to your ears. Please be careful when you are at the creek. It is very easy to be a part of a disaster with one wrong step.

Tofino was the last stop on the Island before heading back to the ferry in Nanaimo.  Tofino is a small district on Vancouver Island, off Canada's west coast. It sprawls on a peninsula within Clayoquot Sound, characterised by wild natural scenery including lakes, inlets and ancient rainforest. Sandy beaches with year-round surfing facilities include Cox Bay, Chesterman Beach and popular Long Beach, part of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. The relaxed town of Tofino sits on the peninsula's tip

After arriving back on the mainland we have stopped at Sea to Sky Gondola on the way to Whistler
It was a great but a bit pricey experience. 
The Sea to Sky Gondola is your doorway to year-round outdoor adventure including, interpretive walks, panoramic views, viewing platforms, and the 9,000 square foot Summit Lodge with sit-down dining and a menu that features fresh, local ingredients. Discover Adventure by Nature.
The 10-minute ride to the top takes you 885m above sea level where sweeping of views of the Howe Sound and coastal mountains will welcome you from every direction. .

We did not stop in Whistler as everyone was Tired and we were running short on time as we had to start heading back to Alberta on the way back we have pulled over in Cache Creek to stretch out had a breakfast after the night spend Tent Camping on the Recreational site in a very quiet location on the lake.

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