We will be departing from Victoria and heading to Bamfield turning off the Island Highway just north of Duncan, heading west toward Cowichan Lake. The road to Bamfield is Some drive on the south side of the lake through Lake Cowichan but I prefer the north via the town of Youbou.
Be sure to gas up in Duncan and drive safely on the logging road.
Depending on washroom and food breaks, and travelling slower than normal with boats trailers and gear etc., this may be an approximately a 5-6 hour drive, with perhaps as much as 2 -3 hours on a windy dusty logging road. We will aim to arrive at Pachena beach campground on the evening on Sunday July 10th.
consult this Bamfield Marine Sciences link for specific recommendations but note, I recommend the Youbou side of the lake.
NOTE watch out – slow down – and pull well over for large vehicles such as this:
