Vancouver Island

Sweigh · 07-21-2008, 12:38 PM

Me and the girlfriend are headed to the island next month for 10 days of relaxation. We're starting near the southern end at Sooke, and working our way up hwy 14 along the coast. I'm curious if anyone has taken that route recently, and would be able to recommend any good campgrounds or sights along the way?

Murminator · 07-21-2008, 01:13 PM

Never been to Sook....but been to Tofino all I can say is wow

Sweigh · 07-21-2008, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Murminator

Never been to Sook....but been to Tofino all I can say is wow

Tofino is likely going to be our northern most stop on our way back to the mainland. There are numerous hiking trails in and around that area that I hear are pretty unbelievable.

sledbunnyracing · 07-21-2008, 02:40 PM

I really liked staying at Ucluelet myslef...a little less commercialized.

Sweigh · 07-21-2008, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by sledbunnyracing

I really liked staying at Ucluelet myslef...a little less commercialized.

It's on the way, I'll check it out!

But what about further south along the coast? Any nice parks?

dooryder · 07-21-2008, 03:42 PM

if you go by lake cowichan theres a nice camp ground there called gorden bay, im going to the island next weekend

I'vegotthenutz · 07-21-2008, 03:53 PM

the wickanninish and long beach were our favorites, its a short drive from ucluelet...

Snowdin · 07-21-2008, 05:29 PM

There's a place on that island called Victoria. I'd stay way away from it man.

Too full of freaks for my liking.

4byrookie · 07-21-2008, 07:43 PM

Was out there last year for a week about 10-15 minutes from Victoria, had a beautiful campground but I can't remember the name. gonna do some digging and see if I can find the name in the motorhome somewhere.

dragonlady · 07-21-2008, 08:37 PM

take the trail towards English mans falls. it is a link from Parksville to Tofino. Unbelieavable, it is a 1/2 day windy drive but way worth it.

GETR'DONE · 07-21-2008, 09:26 PM

Please take notes and pictures, my wife and I are planning to tour the island next summer!

Powder Puff · 07-21-2008, 10:03 PM

You might want to check out Denman and Hornby Islands, short ferry rides from Fanny Bay just north of Qualicum. White sand beaches on Hornby, very laid back and no one hurries on the islands.
Denman Island, British Columbia | BC Tourism, Accommodations
Denman Island, British Columbia | BC Tourism, Accommodations

Another place you might want to check out is Horne Lk. again just north of Qualicum heading inland. The caves are cool.
Vancouver Island adventure tours - Horne Lake caves Provincial Park

Tofino and Ucluelt are beatiful, best place in the world for a seafood dinner and everyone has to walk along Long Beach once.

If you do head up Island past Parksville take the old hwy. more scenic than the Parkway.
Have a great holiday.

girlluvshockey · 07-21-2008, 10:16 PM

If you are around Cowichan Bay, go have a bite to eat at the Rock Cod Cafe. Its AWESOME! Also owed and operated by my family!! Cowichan is a nice little spot to take a walk around.

dooryder · 07-21-2008, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by girlluvshockey

If you are around Cowichan Bay, go have a bite to eat at the Rock Cod Cafe. Its AWESOME! Also owed and operated by my family!! Cowichan is a nice little spot to take a walk around.

ahha my aunite used to waitress there
small world

Sweigh · 07-21-2008, 11:35 PM

thanks for all the advice guys! I'm taking notes down on all of it and I'll let you know how it goes!

Keep it coming!

CORBX · 02-02-2010, 01:38 PM

Hi im interested in your Rene-800 for sale?

How much are you asking?$ what kind of condition is it in
and how many hours?....

Thanks

07-21-2008, 12:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sweigh Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 214 Casino Cash: $335014 Thanks: 30 Thanked 37 Times in 29 Posts Mood	Vancouver Island Me and the girlfriend are headed to the island next month for 10 days of relaxation. We're starting near the southern end at Sooke, and working our way up hwy 14 along the coast. I'm curious if anyone has taken that route recently, and would be able to recommend any good campgrounds or sights along the way? __________________ Chad FOR SALE!-->2001 Honda TRX400EX - Stock <--FOR SALE! 2008 Can-Am Renegade 800 X - Dalton Clutch, ITP 27" XTR's 1" spacers in front, Warn XT 1500 (KOVS mount), Overfenders, HMF exhaust, K&N filter, Power Commander, stealth snorkel

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Sweigh Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 214 Casino Cash: $335014 Thanks: 30 Thanked 37 Times in 29 Posts Mood	Re: Vancouver Island Originally Posted by Murminator Never been to Sook....but been to Tofino all I can say is wow Tofino is likely going to be our northern most stop on our way back to the mainland. There are numerous hiking trails in and around that area that I hear are pretty unbelievable. __________________ Chad FOR SALE!-->2001 Honda TRX400EX - Stock <--FOR SALE! 2008 Can-Am Renegade 800 X - Dalton Clutch, ITP 27" XTR's 1" spacers in front, Warn XT 1500 (KOVS mount), Overfenders, HMF exhaust, K&N filter, Power Commander, stealth snorkel

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dooryder member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blue river Posts: 2,503 Casino Cash: $1025880 Thanks: 1,142 Thanked 763 Times in 491 Posts Mood	Re: Vancouver Island if you go by lake cowichan theres a nice camp ground there called gorden bay, im going to the island next weekend __________________ Ride hard or ride home I cant believe I haven't discovered Skidoo before now! 2006 rev 800 x 159 track dyno port single pipe v vorce 3 reeds May the fallen victims to avalances rest in peace and forever ride on

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Snowdin Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Whitecourt Posts: 324 Casino Cash: $420463 Thanks: 38 Thanked 89 Times in 62 Posts Mood	Re: Vancouver Island There's a place on that island called Victoria. I'd stay way away from it man. Too full of freaks for my liking. __________________ 96 Honda Forman 400 08 Rhino 700

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4byrookie Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: on the fun side of Canada Posts: 234 Casino Cash: $352771 Thanks: 101 Thanked 61 Times in 50 Posts Mood	Re: Vancouver Island Was out there last year for a week about 10-15 minutes from Victoria, had a beautiful campground but I can't remember the name. gonna do some digging and see if I can find the name in the motorhome somewhere.

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dragonlady Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 2,691 Casino Cash: $1189760 Thanks: 2,076 Thanked 992 Times in 603 Posts Mood	Re: Vancouver Island take the trail towards English mans falls. it is a link from Parksville to Tofino. Unbelieavable, it is a 1/2 day windy drive but way worth it. __________________

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Powder Puff Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Revy Posts: 999 Casino Cash: $916345 Thanks: 127 Thanked 1,299 Times in 477 Posts	Re: Vancouver Island You might want to check out Denman and Hornby Islands, short ferry rides from Fanny Bay just north of Qualicum. White sand beaches on Hornby, very laid back and no one hurries on the islands. Denman Island, British Columbia \| BC Tourism, Accommodations Denman Island, British Columbia \| BC Tourism, Accommodations Another place you might want to check out is Horne Lk. again just north of Qualicum heading inland. The caves are cool. Vancouver Island adventure tours - Horne Lake caves Provincial Park Tofino and Ucluelt are beatiful, best place in the world for a seafood dinner and everyone has to walk along Long Beach once. If you do head up Island past Parksville take the old hwy. more scenic than the Parkway. Have a great holiday. __________________ http://www.revelstokesnowmobileclub.com/ http://www.sledrevelstoke.com/

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girlluvshockey Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Camrose Posts: 137 Casino Cash: $210644 Thanks: 12 Thanked 58 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Vancouver Island If you are around Cowichan Bay, go have a bite to eat at the Rock Cod Cafe. Its AWESOME! Also owed and operated by my family!! Cowichan is a nice little spot to take a walk around.

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dooryder member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blue river Posts: 2,503 Casino Cash: $1025880 Thanks: 1,142 Thanked 763 Times in 491 Posts	Re: Vancouver Island Originally Posted by girlluvshockey If you are around Cowichan Bay, go have a bite to eat at the Rock Cod Cafe. Its AWESOME! Also owed and operated by my family!! Cowichan is a nice little spot to take a walk around. ahha my aunite used to waitress there small world __________________ Ride hard or ride home I cant believe I haven't discovered Skidoo before now! 2006 rev 800 x 159 track dyno port single pipe v vorce 3 reeds May the fallen victims to avalances rest in peace and forever ride on

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Sweigh Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 214 Casino Cash: $335014 Thanks: 30 Thanked 37 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Vancouver Island thanks for all the advice guys! I'm taking notes down on all of it and I'll let you know how it goes! Keep it coming! __________________ Chad FOR SALE!-->2001 Honda TRX400EX - Stock <--FOR SALE! 2008 Can-Am Renegade 800 X - Dalton Clutch, ITP 27" XTR's 1" spacers in front, Warn XT 1500 (KOVS mount), Overfenders, HMF exhaust, K&N filter, Power Commander, stealth snorkel

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