Vacncouver back roads?

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coop

Vacncouver back roads?

#1 Post by coop » Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:07 pm

Hi,

Any good advice for a 3 to 5 day trip on Vancouver Island in an old series truck. Mostly interested in camping and scenic little back roads.

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Rob
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Re: Vacncouver back roads?

#2 Post by Rob » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:51 am

The loop on the south island would make a nice trip - start in Victoria and head out to Sooke, Jordan River, Port renfrew then over to Lake Cowichan and back to Victoria. Some campgrounds along the way (China Beach is a great spot) plus lots of logging roads and trails along the way. Main route of travel is all paved though narrow and hilly in spots.
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davran

Re: Vacncouver back roads?

#3 Post by davran » Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:04 am

I also like the route from Honeymoon Bay to Bamfield and then to Port Alberni. It was more than a bit rough last year. It's a nice add-on to Rob's route, and then you're not near much of the highway.
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ANDYD
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Re: Vacncouver back roads?

#4 Post by ANDYD » Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:40 pm

If you are up for some exploring get your self a Vancouver Island Backroads Mapbook and pick a route thats looks interesting....
http://www.backroadmapbooks.com/shop/in ... kiqgj1bf61
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coop

Re: Vacncouver back roads?

#5 Post by coop » Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:48 pm

ANDYD wrote:If you are up for some exploring get your self a Vancouver Island Backroads Mapbook and pick a route thats looks interesting....
http://www.backroadmapbooks.com/shop/in ... kiqgj1bf61
Great! Looks like what I need to plan an adventure.
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