Pacific Marine Circle Route (3 days)

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What you’ll do

The Pacific Marine Circle Route is one of Vancouver Island's best road trips.

Starting and finishing in Victoria, it takes in the the rugged coastline of the Juan de Fuca Strait, the temperate rainforests surrounding Port Renfrew (huge trees!), the expansive shores of Cowichan Lake, the bountiful Cowichan Valley and the Malahat Summit.

This three day itinerary includes the must see sights on this beautiful road trip route. If the pacing is too fast for your preferences, check out the five day itinerary instead.

Welcome to day one of the Pacific Marine Circle Route!

This itinerary assumes you have already spent some time exploring Victoria and will leave in the morning. Your first stop will be Whiffin Spit.

1

Victoria
Victoria
BC's charming capital city
Category
Sightseeing

41.6 km (25.9 mi)

48 min

2

Whiffin Spit
Whiffin Spit
2.4km return trail along natural ocean breakwater
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
30-60m

20 km (12.4 mi)

23 min

3

Sheringham Point Lighthouse
Sheringham Point Lighthouse
Easy stroll to red and white Juan de Fuca Strait lighthouse
Category
Sightseeing

1.7 km (1.1 mi)

3 min

4

Shirley Delicious
Shirley Delicious
Cute local spot with homemade treats, brunch and lunch
Category
Café
Est. Price
$

7.8 km (4.8 mi)

7 min

5

This one is optional

Sandcut Beach
Sandcut Beach
Cobblestone beach with cliffs and waterfalls
Category
Waterfall

31.6 km (19.6 mi)

35 min

6

Sombrio Beach
Sombrio Beach
Long pebble beach, popular with surfers
Category
Beach
7

Hidden Waterfall at Sombrio Beach
Hidden Waterfall at Sombrio Beach
Hidden beach canyon and waterfall
Category
Waterfall

21.8 km (13.5 mi)

27 min

8

Botanical Beach
Botanical Beach
Fascinating tide pool beach
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
30-60m

3.3 km (2 mi)

6 min

9

The Renfrew Pub
The Renfrew Pub
Cosy pub in Port Renfrew
Category
Bar
Est. Price
$$

12 m (0 mi)

10

Choose the option that fits you the best

Wild Renfrew Seaside Cottages
Wild Renfrew Seaside Cottages
Waterfront cottages with cosy vibes, fire pits, ocean views
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$$
Wild Coast Wilderness Resort
Wild Coast Wilderness Resort
Private cabins and suites in Port Renfrew
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$
Lizard Lake Recreation Site
Lizard Lake Recreation Site
Small lakeside campground with basic services
Category
Campsite
Est. Price
$