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Wilderness Tours, Local Eats, Activities + Adventures
From pristine, sandy beaches and ancient rainforests the rugged West Coast of Vancouver Island is a natural adventure hub.
Activities
SURFING
(and not just limited to kitesurfing, sea kayaking, SUP)
Not wanting to drive all the way to Tofino? With multiple options close by, including a 10 minute trail walk to a lesser known beach break, you can be sure to have some serenity and have extra time to enjoy the waves with the time you saved from travelling
Other nearby surf spots include Jordan River Provincial Park and Sombrio Beach.
BEACHES & HIKING
Endless sandy beaches, old-growth coastal temperate rainforest, fully immerse yourself in this amazing marine and forest environment.
Here are some of our favourite spots:
China Beach
Sombrio Beach
Sandcut Beach
Mystic Beach
French Beach
Botanical Beach
Sheringham Point Lighthouse
Fishboat bay
Sooke Potholes
Avatar Grove
STORM WATCHING
Storm Watching is predictably unpredictable and wildly powerful to behold. Watch wave after awe-inspiring wave, exploding and frothing against the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
Showtime is from October through April.
Adventures
West Coast Trail
Being only 45 minutes from Port Renfrew, we are a great spot for before OR after you challenge yourself to a hike of a lifetime - the famous West Coast Trail.
For more information on the West Coast Trail, please see Parks Canada
LOCAL EATS
& DRINKS
Even though it may feel like we are located deep in the wilderness, we do have some local gems that are not to be missed. Shop local and make sure to check out the opening hours before planning a trip as some places have limited or seasonal hours.
The Cold Shoulder Cafe
Coffee, pastries, soups & sandwiches
Jordan River
(4 minute drive, 25-30 minute walk)
www.coldshouldercafe.ca
Point No Point Resort
Fine dining (reservation recommended)
Jordan River (12 minute drive)
www.pointnopointresort.com
250-646-2020
Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria & Market
Pizza, drinks, market & takeaway food
Shirley (15 minute drive)
www.stokedpizzeria.com
778-528-3473
Shirley Delicious
Coffee, pastries, breakfast and lunch
Shirley (18 minute drive)
www.shirleydelicious.ca
Note in the summer the Shirley Country Market is on every Sunday.
For more info check out www.shirleycommunity.ca
WILDERNESS TOURS
Looking for an aquatic safari?
Here are two of the most reputable adventure outfitters in the area:
Orca Spirit Adventures
Port Renfrew
1-888-672-6722
orcaspirit.com
Sooke Whale Watching
250-642-2343
sookewhalewatching.com