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The Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island
The best of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. This fly drive holiday route will allow you to see the Sunshine Coast, this extraordinary piece of mainland British Columbia only accessible by ferry, seldom visited by tourists, as well as the main attractions of Vancouver Island. Expect country roads, varied scenery and some glorious hotels on this stunning fly drive holiday.
This itinerary is flexible and can be tailor-made to suit you; if you want to add extra days in one area, extend the holiday or maybe change the direction of travel. Talk to one of our experts about how to make this holiday the perfect one for you.
Frontier’s Personal Experience
More About This Expert“While on the Sunshine Coast head to the Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park, take a picnic and hike to the Sechelt Rapids, witness one of the greatest natural spectaculars in British Columbia, twice daily nature puts on a show as the tide changes and the flow of saltwater switches, reversing the power of the incredibly turbulent Sechelt Rapids”
Jeanette Dembrey,
Frontier Canada
Itinerary (15 Nights)
Here’s a day-by-day guide to your itinerary. Feel free to ask us to add other days or ideas and excursions by contacting us directly, so we can give you the best price.
Days 1-3
Fly in to Vancouver, check in to your hotel and begin you Canada holiday by...
Days 1-3
Vancouver
Fly in to Vancouver, check in to your hotel and begin you Canada holiday by spending some time exploring this cosmopolitan, coastal city. Visit the historis Gastown and see the steam clock, head over to the bustling market area of Granville Island, explore the vast Stanley Park making sure not to miss the totems and then head over to North Vancouver and experience the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
3 nights in Vancouver.
Days 4-6
Vancouver to Egmont, Sunshine Coast
Today you will take a short ferry journey from West Vancouver across followed by a...
Days 4-6
Vancouver
to Egmont, Sunshine Coast
Today you will take a short ferry journey from West Vancouver across followed by a winding, scenic highway drive up the Sunshine Coast to Westcoast Wilderness Lodge at Egmont, where you will spend the next 3 nights. This cliff-side resort has excellent ocean views and your package can include a 4.5 hour boat tour to Princess Louisa Inlet and Chatterbox Falls, with a picnic lunch and all meals while at the lodge. Other packages are available that include floatplane tours, kayaking or jet-ski tours; ask us for details.
3 nights at Westcoast Wilderness Lodge.
Days 7-8
Egmont to Powell River
Another ferry takes you to the northern Sunshine Coast and then after a short 45...
Days 7-8
Egmont
to Powell River
Another ferry takes you to the northern Sunshine Coast and then after a short 45 minute drive you will arrive at the marine town of Powell River. Your accommodation will be at the Beach Gardens with an oceanview room. Base yourself here and head towards Lund for a day of amazing hiking along the Sunshine Coast Trail.
2 nights Powell River
Days 9-10
Powell River to Campbell River
Take the ferry over to Vancouver Island and then a short 40 minute drive north...
Days 9-10
Powell River
to
Campbell River
Take the ferry over to Vancouver Island and then a short 40 minute drive north brings you to Campbell River. A full day here will allow you to head out on a Grizzly Bear tour; seeing these stunning animals in their natural environment one of the many highlights of this amazing holiday. Alternatively you could do some fishing, head out to see other wildlife or simply relax.
2 nights in Campbell River
Day 11-13
Drive across the island via Port Alberni, being sure to stop at Cathedral Grove to see...
Day 11-13
Campbell River
to
Tofino
Drive across the island via Port Alberni, being sure to stop at Cathedral Grove to see the towering first growth Douglas Firs. Finish your day’s journey in Tofino or Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island – a magical area of forest, beaches, art galleries and wildlife.
You will then have 2 days to enjoy bear-watching, or whale watching (for grey and humpback whales, as well as sea lions and bald eagles), some world class surfing, some sea kayaking, a walk along the boardwalks in the rain forest or along the wonderful beaches.
3 nights in Tofino or Ucluelet.
Day 14-15
Today you will be heading to Victoria. Drive back across the island and start heading...
Day 14-15
Tofino
to
Victoria
Today you will be heading to Victoria. Drive back across the island and start heading south. Along the way you could stop in Duncan to see the totem poles or at Chemainus to admire the 38 murals. Spending a couple of days in Victoria will allow you to take a winery tour or sample cheeses in the Valley, discover the Butchart Gardens and the Royal British Columbia Museum and take a whale watching tour to see the killer whales that live off the coast.
2 nights in Victoria.
Frontier’s Personal Experience