The west coast of
Vancouver Island is basically unspoilt wilderness. In fact there are only a few ways over to the other coast by road. We had been to Tofino and Gold River on other occasions. We'd never been to Port Renfrew, so the 70-mile drive was imperative. The twisiting, rough road had some pretty scenery but there will be no need to go there again unless we decide to camp, hike, or kayak around the provincial or national coastal park lands.
(For the reference of those reading from New Hampshire, the island is one third again larger than the Granite State. Interestingly, Vancouver Island also boasts a Mt. Washington. Yet, the highest point on the island is 7212 ft and, therefore, is about 924 feet taller than the peak in the White Mountains.)
