Embarquer pour un voyage captivant de cinq jours à travers l'île de Vancouver et l'époustouflant Coastal Circle Tour au départ de Vancouver vous promet une aventure inoubliable. En commençant par la vibrante ville de Vancouver, vous embarquerez sur un ferry pour Victoria, la charmante capitale de l'île, où vous pourrez découvrir l'architecture historique et les jardins Butchart. En continuant vers le nord, Duncan vous attend avec son riche patrimoine indigène et ses totems. Le front de mer pittoresque de Lady Smith et les activités de plein air de Nanaimo sont ensuite sur l'itinéraire, avec des randonnées, du kayak et bien plus encore. En remontant l'île, la vallée de Comox vous attend avec ses marchés locaux et ses paysages à couper le souffle. Lund, un joyau de la côte, vous invite à explorer sa scène artistique dynamique avant de revenir à la Sunshine Coast, où des plages tranquilles et des forêts luxuriantes vous attendent. Ce circuit côtier offre un mélange parfait d'immersion culturelle et de beauté naturelle, ce qui en fait une escapade idéale pour tout voyageur.
Morning: Depart from Vancouver by ferry to Vancouver Island. Be sure to make a ferry reservation in advance.
Arrive in Victoria, the charming capital of British Columbia. Explore the Royal BC Museum and the beautifully landscaped Butchart Gardens.
Stroll along Inner Harbour, where you can view the Parliament Buildings illuminated at night. Enjoy dinner at a waterfront restaurant.
Start point
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Morning: Head to Duncan, known as the "City of Totems." Visit the Quw'utsun Cultural Centre to learn about Indigenous culture and view totem poles.
Enjoy lunch at a local café in Duncan.
Drive to Lady Smith and explore its picturesque waterfront. Don't miss the Ladysmith Heritage Walk to see historic buildings.
Chemainus is a picturesque artisan village nestled between the mountains and ocean directly on the Cowichan coast. Enjoy the 50+ giant murals.
Continue to Nanaimo and check in to your accommodation. Dine at a seafood restaurant in the Old City Quarter.
Start your journey along the Sunshine Coast. Stop at picturesque beaches and viewpoints along the way, and board BC Ferries to Powell River. Nestled between ocean and forest and rich in lakes and rivers, Powell River is a hub of the Sunshine Coast that successfully combines the great outdoors with historic and cultural appeal. Stop to catch a flick at the Patricia Theatre—Canada’s oldest, continuously operating movie theatre, and make sure to visit the new and old town.
Drive north to explore the eclectic community of Lund, located at the end of Highway 101, and visit the Lund Resort at Klah Ah Men. Watch for whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, and coastal marine birds on a scenic cruise into Desolation Sound. Or, take a 15-minute water taxi ride from Lund to Savary Island; the island’s white-sand beaches and warm swimming waters are reminiscent of more tropical destinations.
Sechelt boasts a multitude of eclectic studios, galleries, and shops. Check out the year-round schedule of exhibitions displaying local and off-coast art at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt. Adventurers may want to rent a kayak or take a guided paddling tour of Sechelt Inlet with Pedals and Paddles.
In Gibsons, check out the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives as well as the Gibsons Public Market and Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre. Complete your holiday with a stop at Persephone Brewing Company before boarding BC Ferries to Horseshoe Bay and Vancouver.
Savor fresh seafood at one of the local Lund restaurants overlooking the marina.
Nightfall: Catch a ferry back to the mainland and return to Vancouver.
This detailed itinerary ensures you make the most of your 5-day Coastal Circle Tour, experiencing the rich culture, natural beauty, and history of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. Don't forget to book accommodations in advance and adjust the activities to your interests and pace.
End point
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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