Vancouver Island: Port Hardy, Campbell River
Any suggestions? We're not into fishing. We're going to be three families with kids in RVs. We like to visit historical sites, landscapes, beaches. For Port Hardy (or nearby) I found two so far: Sc...
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n7bsn wrote:loulou57 wrote:
We spent quite a bit of time in the Port Hardy, Ucluelet and Tofino
Ucluelet....aquarium, wild Pacific trail
Tofino... whale watching
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Be advised that the road (BC-4) has some really twisty, narrow parts. Last time I was on that road the speed limit was 30 KPH for a few sections (yes 15 MPH)
And 18% grades on one hill. The 30kph sections are only the tight (and I mean tight!) turns. There are several. Take your time. The standard driving time from Port Alberni to the Junction (where you make your turn for either Tofino or Ucluelet) is about 1hr 30min. Us locals can do it in an hour. IF you've never driven this road, especially with a larger rig, take 2 hours, but please, USE THE PULL-OUTS! If you have lots of traffic behind you, pull into a pull-out and let everyone by!
Oh ya, dunno if you'll get to see the Martin Mars now, They are both retired (due to a dumb move by our Provincial Gov't), and both will be on land. One has been repainted back to its original US Navy colors, and is slated (current timeline unknown) to fly to Florida (I think) to an aviation museum. Not sure what is happening with the other one (the last active Mars waterbomber).
Cheers!
Mike
