Nanaimo to Tofino
We are planning to visit Vancouver Island after Labor Day and would appreciate you inputs on the route from Nanaimo to Tofino. Was planning to take hwy 4 from Qualicum Beach across to the West Coast....
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Rolin wrote:
Hi ve7prt,
Thanks for the insights.
I will print out comments from this thread and keep it with us as we go so we can reference it. We will plan on allowing extra time on hwy 4, we do use the turnouts, its the law here in Oregon as well.
I agree....no one should blindly follow these GPS map tools. However, it is very helpful when planning our trips and for 95% of our travels. I can get a general idea of fuel costs and the time/distance between stops. Plus we have POI list in it that shows Costcos, Walmarts, Truckstops, Casinos, Campgrounds, Hospitals, Mcdonalds, and Tim Hortons ;-). DW has her paper maps so we can verify what the GPS is telling us and mostly keep us out of trouble ;-).
I really appreciate everyone's feedback on local conditions and
routing. Thanks.
Edited 9/1/15
I've had GPS in my vehicle since long before it was fashionable. At the time most units were the marine style. As such, I use a Lowrance marine plotter. It shows me where I am and it shows me where I want to go. I do the nagivation between those locations. No "Bitching Betty" or "Rambling Ron" trying to guide me (tried that once, it told me to perform maneuvers that were not physically possible in my truck).
Anyway, as of this writing, the Kennedy Lake culvert construction appears to be complete. But other construction is occurring in addition to the hydro pole replacement project.
At any rate, enjoy your trip out. You might even see my truck (khaki colored Ram 3500 with LOTS of antennas on it).
Cheers!
Mike
