British Columbia Road Trip
British Columbia Road Trip
KECIA WELT
In May 2023, my husband and I took a 12 night road trip to British Columbia. We had an incredible experience. I am excited to share these notes from our journey. Reach out if you have questions or want to pick my brain for advice.
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Portland to Victoria
We allowed 4.5 hours for the drive from Portland to Port Angeles. We checked in for the ferry 90 minutes before departure. Once in line, we left our car and walked to a nearby restaurant for lunch.
Port Angeles Ferry Terminal
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PORT ANGELES FERRY DEPARTS
8:20 AM
12:45 PM
5:15 PM
90 minute Travel Time
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Victoria, B.C.
We first visited Victoria in 2018. Rather than staying downtown, we decided to stay in the more residential Oak Bay neighborhood. We are glad we did. This neighborhood is filled with beautiful homes, verdant gardens, beach access and golf courses.
We especially enjoyed finding the secret walkways and paths that cut through the neighborhoods. This neighborhood also offers a nice selection of cafes, bakeries and restaurants to explore.
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
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Pizzeria Prima Strada
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There are several locations — one is fairly close to Oak Bay. We decided to walk to the Cook Steet location as we had visited in 2018. We had a great meal and, after our long drive, we enjoyed the hour long walk from our hotel.
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Deer & Dough Bakery
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Jam Cafe
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de'lish Fine Foods & Catering
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Demitasse Cafe & Garden Centre
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Penny Farthing Public House
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Nohra Thai Kitchen
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Victoria to Ucluelet/Tofino
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The Nami Project
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Tacofino
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Chocolate Tofino
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SoBo Restaurant
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Wild Pacific Trail
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Ancient Cedars Loop Trail
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Ucluelet Lighthouse Loop
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Artist Loops
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Middle Beach
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Ucluelet to Vancouver, B.C.
Ferry Ramp
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Vancouver Traveller Bed & Breakfast
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Como Taperia
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Ask For Luigi Restaurant
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Key Party
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Bar Susu
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Wildlight Kitchen + Bar
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La Glace
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Elephant Garden Creamery
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Uno Gelato
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
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Kitsilano Farmers Market
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Fable Kitchen
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CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver
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UBC Botanical Garden
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Oak Bay Beach Hotel
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KECIA WELT
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