Your journey to Tofino starts... now! Whether you arrive by land, air or water, getting to the West Coast is part of the adventure. From rainforest walks and river swims to heritage sites along the way, take a peek at the map and plan ahead to make sure you get the most out of your travel days.
The Journey
![Highway 4](/site/assets/files/3754/flat_rock_visit_jeremy_koreski.2400x1267.jpg 2400w,/site/assets/files/3754/flat_rock_visit_jeremy_koreski.1600x844.jpg 1600w,/site/assets/files/3754/flat_rock_visit_jeremy_koreski.1200x633.jpg 1200w,/site/assets/files/3754/flat_rock_visit_jeremy_koreski.960x506.jpg 960w,/site/assets/files/3754/flat_rock_visit_jeremy_koreski.800x422.jpg 800w,/site/assets/files/3754/flat_rock_visit_jeremy_koreski.685x362.jpg 685w,/site/assets/files/3754/flat_rock_visit_jeremy_koreski.600x316.jpg 600w)
![Flying over Tofino](/site/assets/files/3890/flight_over_tofino-1.1800x0.jpg)
![Tesla Charging Station](/site/assets/files/3755/charging_the_tesla_jeremy_koreski.470x604.jpg)
![Tofino in the Sand](/site/assets/files/3755/sand_art_michael_becker.570x413.jpg)
![Vancouver Island Stops](/site/assets/files/3755/crossing_the_bridge_jeremy_koreski.319x301.jpg)
![Chateau Wolff](/site/assets/files/3755/chateau_wolff_lineup_jeremy_koreski.319x301.jpg)
![Tree Canopy](/site/assets/files/3755/canopy_with_light_kyler_vos.470x350.jpg)
![Kennedy Lake Sunset](/site/assets/files/3755/kennedy_lake_sunset.270x255.jpg)
What your road trip from Vancouver to Tofino could look like
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8:25am
Board the ferry at Horseshoe Bay, take a seat on the top deck for the views.
![Chateau Wolff Wine Tasting](/site/assets/files/3885/the_first_taste_at_chateau_wolff_jeremy_koreski.1000x702.jpg 1000w,/site/assets/files/3885/the_first_taste_at_chateau_wolff_jeremy_koreski.666x468.jpg 666w,/site/assets/files/3885/the_first_taste_at_chateau_wolff_jeremy_koreski.500x351.jpg 500w,/site/assets/files/3885/the_first_taste_at_chateau_wolff_jeremy_koreski.400x280.jpg 400w,/site/assets/files/3885/the_first_taste_at_chateau_wolff_jeremy_koreski.333x234.jpg 333w)
11:00am
Pop into White Rabbit Coffee Co. for a coffee and a treat in Nanaimo. If you took a later ferry, go to White Sails Brewing or Chateau Wolff for beer and wine tastings.
![Cameron Lake Rest Stop](/site/assets/files/3886/cameron_lake.1000x702.jpg 1000w,/site/assets/files/3886/cameron_lake.666x468.jpg 666w,/site/assets/files/3886/cameron_lake.500x351.jpg 500w,/site/assets/files/3886/cameron_lake.400x280.jpg 400w,/site/assets/files/3886/cameron_lake.333x234.jpg 333w)
12:45pm
Take a dip in Cameron Lake, and wonder at the expansive rainforest of Cathedral Grove.
![Drive In Dining](/site/assets/files/3887/j-l-drive-in.1000x702.jpg 1000w,/site/assets/files/3887/j-l-drive-in.666x468.jpg 666w,/site/assets/files/3887/j-l-drive-in.500x351.jpg 500w,/site/assets/files/3887/j-l-drive-in.400x280.jpg 400w,/site/assets/files/3887/j-l-drive-in.333x234.jpg 333w)
2:30pm
Stop in at Port Alberni’s J&L Drive In for classic burgers and shakes.
![McLean Mill](/site/assets/files/3888/mclean_mill.1000x702.jpg 1000w,/site/assets/files/3888/mclean_mill.666x468.jpg 666w,/site/assets/files/3888/mclean_mill.500x351.jpg 500w,/site/assets/files/3888/mclean_mill.400x280.jpg 400w,/site/assets/files/3888/mclean_mill.333x234.jpg 333w)
3:30pm
Discover McLean Mill National Historic Site, a steam-powered sawmill with the original machinery from bygone days of a formative industry in this region.
![Highway 4 Tofino](/site/assets/files/3889/highway_4_tofino.1000x702.jpg 1000w,/site/assets/files/3889/highway_4_tofino.666x468.jpg 666w,/site/assets/files/3889/highway_4_tofino.500x351.jpg 500w,/site/assets/files/3889/highway_4_tofino.400x280.jpg 400w,/site/assets/files/3889/highway_4_tofino.333x234.jpg 333w)
5:15pm
Get back on the road to ensure you can enjoy the beauty of Highway 4 while there’s still daylight!