Alright, so we're heading off to Tofino and Ucluelet.
We just got on BC Ferries. It's gonna be a fun weekend.
This is the top stops to make on your way to Tofino and Ucluelet. I got this video idea from Downielive.
It was a good video. I don't remember all the stops he made.
I know I have a couple different one in this video. So yeah, let's head off to the first stop but the enjoy the view.
Alright, so he just landed in Nanaimo. We're at our first stop. It's it's definitely a hidden gem. We're at The Abyss.
it's totally underrated, very few people talk about it and
it's super neat. Let me show you it.
So this is The Abyss in Nanaimo, BC. It is essentially this big crack in the ground caused by an earthquake.
It's honestly a remarkable thing to see. The crack is 16 inches wide
and it's a little scary just standing over it. I
Kept feeling like I was gonna fall in or drop something.
Just be careful
if you bring your pets or children because a gap in the ground is definitely large enough for them to fall in.
I tried looking down and in the deepest spot, I could not see the bottom.
This is just a fun, easy hike where you can just see how powerful earthquakes can be and get some
one-of-a-kind photos.
Now if you do decide to visit The Abyss just be aware on how to get here.
Our GPS led us in the wrong direction.
As you can see the abyss isn't even in the map.
You want to get to this road and hike up this trail head.
Once you start walking just always keep to your right
The first right you make you're going to immediately feel like you're on the wrong path.
Just keep going. Hike up these overgrown stairs and you'll end up here.
Keep to your right and if you find yourself underneath these power lines and you can see your car parked in the distance
You'll know you're on the right path. Just keep going keep to your right and
Overall, it's an easy 30 minute hike until you reach The Abyss.
Our next stop is a little park right off the highway.
This is Top Bridge Regional Trails in Parksville, BC.
This is just a nice spot to pull over, let the dogs go for a run and take a quick swim in the Englishman River.
There were a lot of mountain bikers and it seemed to be a pretty popular spot for locals and tourists.
There were lots of areas to rest, go cliff jumping or just get some more amazing photos.
This area was beautiful and had so much natural beauty.
Now if you're willing to drive 30 minutes out of your way you have to visit Englishman River Falls Provincial Park.
We actually camped here for a night but even if you're not planning on doing that there's a lot to see and do here.
I'm an upper Englishman Falls and it looks so good behind me.
Behind me is one narrowest Canyon associated waterfalls in British Columbia.
So yeah, this waterfall is one of two and one of the main attractions.
There's a lot of history behind this waterfall and a lot of Aboriginal stories that go along with it.
It's a gorgeous site, a five minute walk from the parking lot and there were a ton of photographers here.
Once you've got your pictures, you can hike down to the lower Englishman Falls.
It's a short 30-minute hike
But be sure to bring your swimming suit and a towel because they had a lot more cliff jumping and swimming down here.
It honestly looked like so much fun and something I wasn't prepared for.
So this one I wasn't going to include but it's just so unique and different it had to be included.
This is Goats On The Roof in Coombs BC. It's exactly like it sounds
It's a country market with goats on the roof. My only recommendation and as you can see, it can get
Incredibly busy. The first time we showed up during a Saturday in the Summer we couldn't even find a parking spot.
We came back early the next morning and no one was there. Beside the country market they have Billy Gs doughnuts,
That seemed to sell out pretty fast, an ice cream shop, candy shop and this statue
Cemetery. Again just a great place for more unique pictures.
Also, if you head towards the back of the parking lot behind goats on the roof, you'll find where they keep the goats.
They seem pretty used to people. So if you want a more up-close and personal experience with the goats
You can try your luck at the back of the farmers market.
Alright, so i'm at Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park. This is the lower fall
I don't have enough time to explore the entire park
But this is definitely one of the more popular
stops along the way to Tofino and Ucluelet. I wish I could check out the Upper Falls but
I'll show you the Lower Falls.
I was in a bit of a rush when I visited a Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
so I didn't get to explore a lot. If you decide to skip out on Englishman River Falls Provincial Park this is a good alternative.
Qualicum Falls is five minutes off the highway and a super easy five minute walk to the falls.
The trails around here are just as beautiful as other Vancouver Island stops.
Plus the river was crystal clear.
The only downside is during summer and as you can see in the video, the water level gets extremely low.
Next up is McMillan Provincial Park.
Okay, I don't know why I thought that intro was a good idea haha.
If you are planning on traveling to you Ucluelet or Tofino the highway will take you right through
McMillan Provincial Park. As you can see the parking lot here can get a little crazy because it's so limited
But it's possible to see the entire park within an hour.
Since the highway splits the park on two sides
You have the north with beautiful hiking trails and Cameron Lake. On the south side of the highway
You have more towering trees,
creeks,
viewpoints and this..
So, this is one of the highlights of McMillan Provincial Park
this is the largest and tallest tree in the forest.
Which, believe me is pretty impressive. If you're driving through here you have to stop. There are tons of interesting information and
People will be taking pictures everywhere.
You know,
It's easy to see why McMillan Provincial Park is one of the most visited provincial parks in British Columbia.
Alright, so our next destination isn't super popular yet but maybe it will be after this video. This is the Hole In The Wall
Just outside Port Alberni.
So this is something I hadn't heard of before but it sounded super neat so I really wanted to check it out.
Like I said, it's not a popular yet
But I think it could be. The Hole In The Wall is a massive man-made hole
Which was once a shortcut to Port Alberni's water lines.
Today, It's a picturesque Waterfall, Creek and just a neat hidden gem worth checking out. I should warn you though
Getting here can be a little tricky. There are a few ways to do it
But the easiest is to use GPS and pull off the highway just before you enter Port Alberni. As you can see
It's very limited parking. You have to keep your car park next to the highway
Because you have to go through private property.
Also, there are no signs
So you'll need GPS to find your way here, but it's a short hike that can be done within 30 minutes.
Since we're talking about it the next stop you're going to want to make on your way to
Ucluelet and Tofino is the city of Port Alberni.
Yeah, you heard me right.
This is where you're going to pick up everything you need before you get to Ucluelet or Tofino.
They have a Walmart and Superstore.
Pick everything you'll need up here because the options in Ucluelet or Tofino are very limited and expensive.
We stopped at the Twin City Brewing Company.
it's a block off the highway and I'm just gonna say it, they have better food and
Drinks, then what you'll find at the Tofino Brewing Company. It was a pretty chill and relaxed environment.
So it's a stop you're going to want to make.
Also just before you get into the city of Port Alberni
You're gonna come across this sign along the highway.
This is Coombs Country Candy. If you have a sweet tooth this is a must-visit.
This place is so delicious.
They hand make all their candies,
Chocolate bars and ice cream. Their staff are super friendly and knowledgeable.
They just have such a huge selection of anything you can think of.
Alright so this place isn't cheap but it's pretty damn tasty.
So surprisingly on this road trip you'll pass by a lot of different lakes. This is Cameron Lake
Just before you get into Macmillan Provincial Park. There are a few resting areas
You can pull into with picnic tables and swimming.
This is Kennedy Lake just before you get into Ucluelet, BC. There's a provincial park just off the highway.
This lake looks so massive.
But we ended up stopping at Sprout lake, which is just past Port Alberni.
It had beautiful mountain ranges and during the summer the water was the perfect temperature!
You can't go wrong stopping at any of these stops.
As
You drive along the Pacific Highway
You're gonna want to stop here at Walley Creek. It's a bit of a local landmark
You're gonna run into just before you get into Ucluelet, BC.
It's hard to miss. You'll see this fence covered in just about everything
My personal favorite thing about Walley Creek is you can walk along the river.
Since the rocks are so flat as you can see during the spring the water can get incredibly high.
This is just a neat, quick stop to make on your way to Ucluelet and Tofino, BC
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I'll leave you with the sunset