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Vancouver Island: Victoria to Tofino – Route Guide

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Surf rolling into Long Beach, Tofino
Photo: Ymblanter · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Victoria’s gardens and history lead through Chemainus to Ucluelet and Tofino’s Pacific coast. The Lighthouse Loop and open paths and viewpoints in Pacific Rim’s Long Beach area bring the shoreline into focus. Check current coastal access; surfing and whale-watching require separate arrangements and suitable conditions.

Vancouver Island: Victoria to Tofino is a 320 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as 4–6 days; the plan below is the 5-day version for August, built from 221 verified places, with real road-routed transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

4–6
days
320km
distance
5
Stops
221
curated stops

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The route

Victoria→ 80 kmChemainus→ 115 kmPort Alberni→ 95 kmUcluelet→ 30 kmTofino
Curving paths and colourful flower beds in the Sunken Garden at Butchart Gardens

Vancouver Island · Day 1

Butchart Gardens

Stroll through breathtaking gardens in a transformed limestone quarry.

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Photo: Marcus Lauritsen · CC BY-SA 1.0

What you'll see

British Columbia Parliament Buildings
Admire grand domed architecture overlooking the waterfront.
Victoria
Chemainus Valley Museum
Discover local history tied to the timber industry.
Chemainus
McLean Sawmill National Heritage Museum
See a rare steam-operated sawmill in action.
Port Alberni
Terrace Beach
Walk calm waters where First Nations once launched canoes.
Ucluelet
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Walk through lush rainforests and along wild, rocky coastlines.
Tofino
Royal British Columbia Museum
Explore BC's rich history from First Peoples to modern times.
Victoria

Choose your length

4-day plan16 stops · 10.3 h transit4 stops/day · 2.6 h transit/daySee the full plan →5-day plan17 stops · 10.1 h transit3.4 stops/day · 2 h transit/daySee the full plan →6-day plan21 stops · 10.8 h transit3.5 stops/day · 1.8 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: June, July, August, September

Long beach evenings define island summer. Stamp River is a conditional salmon-season visit from late August into December, rather than a year-round route promise; check current park advisories and keep clear of river edges and wildlife.

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