Vancouver Island Guide: Port Renfrew
Vancouver Island Guide: Port Renfrew
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Your guide to Vancouver Island's Port Renfrew and your road trip to get there. Perfect for those visiting for the first time and wanting to see and experience it all!
Included:
-Stops along your drive to/from Port Renfrew
-Things to do/see in Port Renfrew
-Food/drink recommendations in Port Renfrew and along the way
-Hike/beach recommendations
Please note that this guide assumes access to a car and the drive starts from Victoria (or nearby areas)
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THE DRIVE
Sandcut Beach
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A cool little beach with a waterfall on the shore and views of the USA mountains
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China Beach (Canada)
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Sombrio Beach
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Sombrio beach is famous for it's hidden waterfall that is a Canadian wonder you must explore!
Notes to get to the waterfall:
-park at the Sombrio Beach trailhead
-once you hike down to the beach, go left and keep an eye on your left. It's about a 15min walk once you step onto the beach from the trail
-when you see a stream passing through some logs (or maybe other fellow travelers) going into an opening between the rocks, you'll know you're in the right place
-follow the stream up through the opening in the wall to find the waterfall
Additional note: you will very likely be stepping into the stream to get to the waterfall so ensure that you have waterproof/goretex hiking shoes or boots and a change of footwear once you get back to the car
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Notes for the drive:
1) Please be mindful of your gas. There aren't a lot of gas stations along the way so be sure to have a full tank when leaving Victoria or at latest Sooke area(s).
4) Please be mindful of any wildlife you may see along your drive and during your visit on Vancouver Island. Do not approach wildlife. Please do your research on bear and cougar safety.
5) Be sure to give yourself enough time for the drive along with any stops you may want to make. Be mindful of the daylight hours.
PORT RENFREW - THINGS TO DO
About Port Renfrew:
Government Dock (Wharf)
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Be sure to stroll down the dock to see some beautiful views and possibly some marine life!
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Port Renfrew is a small fishing town that can easily be explored by foot or on bike. There are a couple of cafes and restaurants, local shops, a general store, gas station, and a gallery in town.
Port Renfrew is quite small, but a great town to adventure out of to explore British Columbia's beautiful wild coastline and the giant northern rain forests!
The town and overall area is popular amongst hikers completing the Juan de Fuca Trail or the West Coast Trail.
WHERE TO STAY IN PORT RENFREW
Wild Renfrew Seaside Cottages
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Treat yourself to a stay at the beautiful and cozy cabins right on the shore! The tranquil cottages are sure to capture your heart and have everything you will need for a relaxing stay.
*Not sponsored, I just absolutely loved it here!
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WHERE TO EAT/DRINK IN PORT RENFREW
The Renfrew Pub
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Coastal Kitchen Cafe
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Bridgemans West Coast Eatery
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Beach Camp Coffee Co.
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WHAT TO DO/SEE IN PORT RENFREW
Juan de Fuca Provincial Park
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This giant park is a hiker's and nature lover's paradise. From a tall rainforest, to unique beaches, to wildlife, this place has it all!
It's no question why so many hikers choose to complete the Juan de Fuca Trail every year!
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Botanical Beach
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*cue "Under the Sea" from the Little Mermaid*
Botanical Beach is truly a nature's wonder that you can spend hours wondering! Be sure to check with the tide times to ensure you can safely explore each nook and cranny for starfish, anemones, urchins, and so much more
Note: please don't touch anything in the tide pools and watch your step
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Upper Avatar Grove
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A magical hike through a Canadian rainforest that will be sure to leave you feeling very small
Note: the road to get to this park is gravel most of the way. Please ensure that your vehicle and driving skills are appropriate for it.
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Lower Avatar Grove (T'l'oqwxwat)
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A magical hike through a Canadian rainforest that will be sure to leave you feeling very small
Note: the road to get to this park is gravel most of the way. Please ensure that your vehicle and driving skills are appropriate for it.
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Enjoy your trip to Port Renfrew!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Liza
Hi there!
I'm Liza, a Canadian based traveler, hiker, and film photographer.
My love for traveling started at a young age and has continued to grow with every trip I take. I love planning trips with the goal of seeing and experiencing as much as possible at my destination(s). I specifically enjoy immersing myself in the culture, nature, and foods that my destinations have to offer. If you share the same travel goals, my guides are for you!
Each guide that I have created is a trip I have personally taken. So you can be sure that you're getting advice from someone who's actually "been there done that".
I also love combining my passion for travel with my hobbies of hiking and film photography. Want to see some of the trips that I've captured? Find me on Instagram @35mm.digital :)
I'm grateful to have had the opportunities to travel around many countries and experience so many beautiful places. I hope to use my knowledge and experiences from previous trips to help others plan their visits to all the destinations that I adore!
I look forward to helping YOU plan your trips to go see the world!
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