A one-day road trip guide from Nanaimo to Tofino for families, thanks to West Coast Family Travel. 🌲 Nanaimo to Cathedral Grove: 1 hour. 🚗 Drive to Port Alberni: 20 minutes. 🥞 Brunch at Boomerangs Cafe. 🚗 Drive to Long Beach, Tofino: 1.5 hours. *Take note of construction delays online. Park and pay at Long Beach. 🌮 Hit up Tacofino. ☕️ Grab sweets and coffee Chocolate Tofino & Tofitian for the ride home. 🔖 Save this post for your future inspiration. 📹️ West Coast Family Travel | Tourism Va

Planning a day trip to Nanaimo? Check out these favourites from recent visitors:⁠ ⛴️ Hop on a @hulloferries for a quick 70-minute ride from Vancouver to Nanaimo. 👕 Spend your morning exploring unique finds at Rumours Vintage Collective in downtown. 🥾 Hit the trails at Jack Point, Linley Valley, Morrell Nature Sanctuary, or Mount Benson for an epic afternoon hike. 🏊 After your hike, cool off with a refreshing swim at Long Lake or Westwood Lake. 🎳 Finish your day with a fun evening of bowling

Comment “GUIDE” for our Complete Vancouver Island Guide with over 330 things to do and 10 itineraries! 🗺️ 7 must-see stops between Nanaimo and Tofino 🚗💨 Here’s our ultimate adventure itinerary👇 📍 Coombs – The home of the famous goats on the roof! But don’t skip the donuts. 📍 Little Qualicum Falls – An easy, 1.3 km trail that leads to one of the most beautiful waterfalls on the island. 📍 Cathedral Grove – Walk the easy 1.6 km loop among towering Douglas firs that have been here for over 80

✅RECIPE -- https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/nanaimo-bars/ These Nanaimo Bars are a classic Canadian no bake dessert. They are incredibly decadent, sweet, and rich, bursting with chocolate and custard. | JoCooks