British Columbia Road Trip
In May 2023, my husband and I took a 12 night road trip to British Columbia. We had an incredible experience. I am excited to share these notes from our journey. Reach out if you have questions or want to pick my brain for advice.
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Portland to Victoria

We allowed 4.5 hours for the drive from Portland to Port Angeles. We checked in for the ferry 90 minutes before departure. Once in line, we left our car and walked to a nearby restaurant for lunch.

Port Angeles Ferry Terminal
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Victoria, B.C.

We first visited Victoria in 2018. Rather than staying downtown, we decided to stay in the more residential Oak Bay neighborhood. We are glad we did. This neighborhood is filled with beautiful homes, verdant gardens, beach access and golf courses.

We especially enjoyed finding the secret walkways and paths that cut through the neighborhoods. This neighborhood also offers a nice selection of cafes, bakeries and restaurants to explore.

Oak Bay Beach Hotel
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Make no mistake, this hotel was a serious splurge for us. It was well worth it. I loved the location and super heated swimming pool.
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Pizzeria Prima Strada
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There are several locations — one is fairly close to Oak Bay. We decided to walk to the Cook Steet location as we had visited in 2018. We had a great meal and, after our long drive, we enjoyed the hour long walk from our hotel.
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Deer & Dough Bakery
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Jam Cafe
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de'lish Fine Foods & Catering
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Demitasse Cafe & Garden Centre
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Penny Farthing Public House
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Nohra Thai Kitchen
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Victoria to Ucluelet/Tofino

Duncan Garage Café & Bakery
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A great place to stop for a snack and bathroom break
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Starbucks
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A great place to stop for a bathroom break and fill up at the adjacent fuel station
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The Nami Project
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Tacofino
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Chocolate Tofino
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SoBo Restaurant
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Wild Pacific Trail
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Ancient Cedars Loop Trail
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Ucluelet Lighthouse Loop
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Artist Loops
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Tonquin Beach Hiking Trail
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Hike to MIDDLE BEACH
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Middle Beach
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Ucluelet to Vancouver, B.C.

Ferry Ramp
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Vancouver Traveller Bed & Breakfast
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Como Taperia
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Ask For Luigi Restaurant
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Key Party
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Bar Susu
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Wildlight Kitchen + Bar
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La Glace
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Elephant Garden Creamery
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Uno Gelato
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
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Kitsilano Farmers Market
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Fable Kitchen
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CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver
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UBC Botanical Garden
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Oak Bay Beach Hotel
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Make no mistake, this hotel was a serious splurge for us. It was well worth it. I loved the location and super heated swimming pool.
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Are you Krampus curious? Kecia Welt loves the Krampus and exploring remote alpine Christmas markets. Over the past four years, I have explored over 30 markets in five countries. I get excited about drinking glühwein, eating kaiserschmarrn, and taking long winter hikes. Let me help you plan your next trip... Specializing in: South Tyrol, Dolomites, Italy Austria Bavaria, Germany Czechia Custom itineraries start at $50 per day Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call at https://calendly.com/thewelts/30min Join me for my next Krampus Adventure in Italy Booking now for December 2023 - Space is limited! https://krampuscurious.com/trip/6yw9rqwdczxwqz2aln6fxpqxg9ussqq DM me on Instagram (@keciawelt)
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British Columbia Road Trip
In May 2023, my husband and I took a 12 night road trip to British Columbia. We had an incredible experience. I am excited to share these notes from our journey. Reach out if you have questions or want to pick my brain for advice.
37 Places • 1 Save • ago
Free

Portland to Victoria

We allowed 4.5 hours for the drive from Portland to Port Angeles. We checked in for the ferry 90 minutes before departure. Once in line, we left our car and walked to a nearby restaurant for lunch.

Port Angeles Ferry Terminal
@kecia
Make a reservation PORT ANGELES FERRY DEPARTS 8:20 AM 12:45 PM 5:15 PM 90 minute Travel Time
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Victoria, B.C.

We first visited Victoria in 2018. Rather than staying downtown, we decided to stay in the more residential Oak Bay neighborhood. We are glad we did. This neighborhood is filled with beautiful homes, verdant gardens, beach access and golf courses.

We especially enjoyed finding the secret walkways and paths that cut through the neighborhoods. This neighborhood also offers a nice selection of cafes, bakeries and restaurants to explore.

Oak Bay Beach Hotel
@kecia
Make no mistake, this hotel was a serious splurge for us. It was well worth it. I loved the location and super heated swimming pool.
Add to
Details
Pizzeria Prima Strada
@kecia
There are several locations — one is fairly close to Oak Bay. We decided to walk to the Cook Steet location as we had visited in 2018. We had a great meal and, after our long drive, we enjoyed the hour long walk from our hotel.
Add to
Details
Deer & Dough Bakery
@kecia
Add to
Details
Jam Cafe
@kecia
Add to
Details
de'lish Fine Foods & Catering
@kecia
Add to
Details
Demitasse Cafe & Garden Centre
@kecia
Add to
Details
Penny Farthing Public House
@kecia
Add to
Details
Nohra Thai Kitchen
@kecia
Add to
Details

Victoria to Ucluelet/Tofino

Duncan Garage Café & Bakery
@kecia
A great place to stop for a snack and bathroom break
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Details
Starbucks
@kecia
A great place to stop for a bathroom break and fill up at the adjacent fuel station
Add to
Details
The Nami Project
@kecia
Add to
Details
Tacofino
@kecia
Add to
Details
Chocolate Tofino
@kecia
Add to
Details
SoBo Restaurant
@kecia
Add to
Details
Wild Pacific Trail
@kecia
Add to
Details
Ancient Cedars Loop Trail
@kecia
Add to
Details
Ucluelet Lighthouse Loop
@kecia
Add to
Details
Artist Loops
@kecia
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Details
Tonquin Beach Hiking Trail
@kecia
Hike to MIDDLE BEACH
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Middle Beach
@kecia
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Ucluelet to Vancouver, B.C.

Ferry Ramp
@kecia
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Vancouver Traveller Bed & Breakfast
@kecia
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Details
Como Taperia
@kecia
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Details
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
@kecia
Add to
Details
Key Party
@kecia
Add to
Details
Bar Susu
@kecia
Add to
Details
Wildlight Kitchen + Bar
@kecia
Add to
Details
La Glace
@kecia
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Details
Elephant Garden Creamery
@kecia
Add to
Details
Uno Gelato
@kecia
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
@kecia
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Details
Kitsilano Farmers Market
@kecia
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Fable Kitchen
@kecia
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CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver
@kecia
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UBC Botanical Garden
@kecia
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Oak Bay Beach Hotel
@kecia
Make no mistake, this hotel was a serious splurge for us. It was well worth it. I loved the location and super heated swimming pool.
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Details
* * *
CURATED BY
Are you Krampus curious? Kecia Welt loves the Krampus and exploring remote alpine Christmas markets. Over the past four years, I have explored over 30 markets in five countries. I get excited about drinking glühwein, eating kaiserschmarrn, and taking long winter hikes. Let me help you plan your next trip... Specializing in: South Tyrol, Dolomites, Italy Austria Bavaria, Germany Czechia Custom itineraries start at $50 per day Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call at https://calendly.com/thewelts/30min Join me for my next Krampus Adventure in Italy Booking now for December 2023 - Space is limited! https://krampuscurious.com/trip/6yw9rqwdczxwqz2aln6fxpqxg9ussqq DM me on Instagram (@keciawelt)
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