| Highway 4 - Alberni Highway 4 on either side of Port Alberni is host to a wide range of scenery. From the towering old growth trees in Cathedral grove, to the majestic Sproat and MacKenzie Lakes, this area is an outdoor treasure. When heading to Tofino or Ucluelet be sure to top off your vehicles fuel supply at Whiskey Creek or Port Alberni, as there are no gas stations between Port ALberni and Ucluelet. (180 and 100 km). Cellular coverage is virtually non existant except in Port Alberni, Ucluelet and Tofino. |
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| Getting around Most of the destinations in this section are located a relatively long distance apart. They can be considered day trips, but are better suited as overnight or extended trips when departing from Victoria. Driving time from Victoria to Port Alberni is approximately 3 hours. The Backroad Mapbook or a 1:400,000 map of Vancouver Island are essential tools to carry, along with emergency food, water and shelter. The weather can change rapidly in this area, always carry a change of clothes and plan on being wet and cold at some point, even in the summer season. |
Suggested further reading Adventuring Around Vancouver Island: Beachcombing to Bungy Jumping, (Greystone Books,c1997) Exploring Vancouver Island's West Coast: A Cruising Guide, first edition, (Fine Edge Productions, c1994) |