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  1. Cocotofino avatar

    Re: Exploring Vancouver Island

    by Cocotofino 08 May 2012

    $120-150 (including taxes & fees) is standard to visit Hot Springs Cove from Tofino. Check out this link for some great coupon deals,…

  2. living avatar

    RE: Exploring Vancouver Island

    by living 02 May 2012

    It would cost you more to fly into Vancouver, rent a car and take it over on the ferry ...but on a blue sky day it is a fabulous ride.…

  3. RayCCroc avatar

    RE: Vancouver or Victoria

    by RayCCroc 01 May 2012

    I have rellies in Port Alberni so have been to VI a couple of times. For short tourist trip from say, Seattle, I'd suggest skipping…

  4. living avatar

    RE: BC Itinerary/Car Hire

    by living 09 April 2012

    My experience with Ucluelet vs Tofino has been that Ucluelet has cheaper accomodation and yes, it is an easy drive between the two. But…

  5. hkpatv avatar

    Re: BC Itinerary/Car Hire

    by hkpatv 09 April 2012

    Perfect, thanks so much for the advice, I will reserve the car rental now. Also great ideas for stop off points to and from Whistler.…

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    BC Itinerary/Car Hire

    by hkpatv 06 April 2012

    We are a couple who will be arriving in Vancouver later this month, and have about 11 days to try to get a taste of the area. Interested…

  7. mregan avatar

    Re: June RV Vancouver - Calgary 1 Month

    by mregan 13 March 2012

    In the first few weeks of June you can generally get a spot in an RV Park without booking ahead, but I wouldn't recommend it. Things change…

  8. Scrubb avatar

    RE: BC itinerary

    by Scrubb 23 February 2012

    Definitely at least visit the aquarium at Ucluelet - they take all the critters out every few months and swap them for fresh ones. And…

  9. Barry avatar

    RE: BC itinerary

    by Barry 23 February 2012

    Ron, I know Ucluelet and Tofino are expensive, but they are worth a visit, definitely. Pacific Rim National Park is one of the most beautifu…

  10. BGMarie avatar

    Re: British Columbia Itinerary Help

    by BGMarie 24 November 2011

    Hi there, I live on the island and have done a little bit of traveling around BC. First thing to know: the island is AMAZING!!! I love…

  11. aviruthia avatar

    RE: Western Canada - decisions, decisions

    by aviruthia 17 November 2011

    If it's August, then any of the suggestions above (1, 2, 3) make sense. But you're doing a fair amount of driving if you try to do both…

  12. living avatar

    RE: Western Canada - decisions, decisions

    by living 13 November 2011

    Wild coasts: west coast of Vancouver Island or Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands). If money is no object you can fly to Haida Gwaii…

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    Re: Best one day excursions near Ucluelet/Tofino

    by zomac 10 August 2011

    I live in Ucluelet and can tell you the Wild Pacific Trail is a fantastic way to spend the day. The trail winds along the coastline and…

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    Re: Tofino / Ucluelet Surfing

    by mennonijhuis 07 August 2011

    I was in Ucluelet 2 weeks ago and wanted to go to Tofino, but everyone in Ucluelet talked me into staying there as all Tofino accomodation…

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    Re: Vancouver Island Hiking

    by mennonijhuis 07 August 2011

    On nice days many people go for a walk along the JDF trail, which also means that there's quite a bit of traffic between the different…

  16. hardnosethehighway avatar

    RE: Tofino / Ucluelet Surfing

    by hardnosethehighway 31 July 2011

    There are no hills of consequence between towns and bike rentals are ubiquitous. FWIW-Ukee women are friendlier and better looking than…

  17. eastcoastlove avatar

    Re: Tofino / Ucluelet Surfing

    by eastcoastlove 31 July 2011

    Thanks for the advice, That is great to hear. Ive seen that it is about 40km between tofino and ucluelet, but I was wondering if this…

  18. hardnosethehighway avatar

    RE: Tofino / Ucluelet Surfing

    by hardnosethehighway 31 July 2011

    I was there a few days ago-are you aware there's very little surf in summer? It's mostly euro-poseurs around now but I'm sure you'll…

  19. kinx81 avatar

    RE: Tofino / Ucluelet Surfing

    by kinx81 29 July 2011

    If you are booking a surf lesson, I'm just assuming you aren't bringing your own board. All of the surf companies I've seen in Tofino…

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    RE: Whale watching from Vancouver or Victoria

    by kinx81 29 July 2011

    Totally do Telegraph Cove. Much better for wildlife spotting than Victoria, in my experience. If you can get to Tofino or Ucluelet those…

  21. J_Bone avatar

    Re: Tofino / Ucluelet Surfing

    by J_Bone 27 July 2011

    The Tofino Bus seems to be popular. I know it's kind of frowned on nowadays, but hitch-hiking isn't uncommon in that area. As for the…

  22. byrner avatar

    RVing from Vancouver to Whitehorse

    by byrner 26 July 2011

    Hi, We've made it (so far) from Toronto through the US to Calgary, through Banff and Jasper to land in Kelowna. We will be in Vancouver…

  23. eastcoastlove avatar

    Tofino / Ucluelet Surfing

    by eastcoastlove 26 July 2011

    Hey everyone! I am going to be in Ucluelet at the end of august and really want to get a surf lesson or two in. My only problem is that…

  24. SteveMo avatar

    6 nights on Vancouver Island

    by SteveMo 18 July 2011

    My wife and I have not been to Vancouver or Vancouver Island before. In August we will have 3 great days in Vancouver town before hopping…

  25. hardnosethehighway avatar

    RE: 3-Weeks Western Canada Itinerary Help

    by hardnosethehighway 02 July 2011

    +'Day 3: Vancouver - Victoria (Fisgard Lighthouse)+ +Day 4: Victoria - Ucluelet - Long Beach - Tofino+ +Day 5: Tofino (Half-Day Whale…

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