Sunshine & Pacific Coast Drive
SELF DRIVE TOUR
VANCOUVER | SUNSHINE COAST | BC FERRIES | PACIFIC COAST | TOFINO | VICTORIA WILDLIFE VIEWING OPTIONS
Explore the stunning British Columbia coasts. Firstly visiting the Sunshine Coast, just a short drive and ferry ride from Vancouver. Travelling across to Vancouver Island, explore the Pacific Coast of Tofino and Ucluelet before heading to the inner harbour of Victoria and finally back to Vancouver. An unforgettable journey for all those that love coastlines and endless vistas.
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 : Vancouver
Arrive Vancouver and check in at your hotel for a 1 night stay.
Day 2 : Sunshine Coast (64 miles + ferry)
Collect your rental car and head along the Sea-to-Sky highway to Whistler for a 2 night stay, stopping on the way to ride the Sea to Sky Gondola for fantastic views. This popular alpine village hosted the 2010 winter Olympics and you’ve a choice of sightseeing included – a guided lunch tour, canoe tour, guided bike tour or the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.
Day 3 : Sunshine Coast
The beautiful natural landscape of Canada’s Pacific Coast will allow you to take part in a variety of outdoor adventures.
Day 4 : Sunshine Coast to Campbell River (47 miles + ferries)
Today, travel north to Earls Cove for a 50-minute BC Ferries ride to Saltery Bay, then continue following the coast to Powell River to board another BC Ferries service across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. Continue north to Campbell River.
Day 5 : Campbell River
Personalise your day by choosing 1 of 3 excursions:
- People Water Land Experience
- Salish Sea Whale Watching Cruise
- The Great Bears of Bute
Day 6 : Tofino/Ucluelet (140 miles)
Today head south-west to Tofino on the rugged Pacific West Coast.
Day 7 : Tofino
You can personalise your day by choosing 1 of 2 excursions:
- Coastal Bear Watch Cruise
- Whale Watching
Day 8 : Tofino/Ucluelet to Victoria (195 miles)
Travel back to the East Coast of Vancouver Island and head south to Victoria.
Day 9 : Victoria
Today you can personalise your day by choosing 1 of 4 excursions:
- Butchart Gardens Admission
- Eat like a Canadian Food Tour
- Whale Watch Cruise
- High Tea at the Empress Hotel
Day 10 : Vancouver (43 miles + ferry)
Leaving Victoria, drive north to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal for a 90-minute ferry ride to Tsawwassen. Onboard BC Ferries enjoy the scenery of the Gulf Islands as you cross the Strait of Georgia. From Tsawwassen continue on to downtown Vancouver and check in at your hotel.
Day 11 : Vancouver
Your tour ends with the return of your car and the check out from your hotel.