Port Renfrew
Port Renfrew, like Sooke, is a sport fishing mecca where experienced guides know exactly where the salmon and halibut are biting. Two must-sees here: the tidal pools at Botanical Beach and Avatar Grove’s Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir giants. From here, the Pacific Marine Circle Route continues through the Island’s interior past Cowichan Lake before looping back to the South Island.
Port Renfrew is an idyllic west coast destination with a remote, small-town allure with a small selection of great places to eat and activities. Accommodation options in Port Renfrew mainly consist of contained vacation rentals, but there’s also a small selection of campgrounds and small hotels.
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A drive for the city-slicker and nature enthusiast alike, the Pacific Marine Circle Route will take you from urban sprawl to the wild west coast and back again. This 289 km loop starts in Victoria and heads west through the funky oceanside town of Sooke and onto Port Renfrew, where the waves are as big as the drinks are cold. Take a day or more to enjoy the many stunning beaches, quaint cafes and sweeping waterfalls dappled along a winding road through the rain forest while making your way back to Victoria through Duncan, the City of Totems.
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