Honeymoon Itinerary for Vancouver Island, BC and Salt Spring Island, BC

  1. Day 1: Victoria, BC
    30 minutes (16 miles) from Victoria International Airport

    Explore the picturesque capital city with a visit to the inner harbor, the stunning Butchart Gardens, and the Royal BC Museum.

  2. Day 2: Tofino, BC
    4.5 hours (212 miles) from Victoria, BC

    Take a scenic drive through Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and stop at Long Beach and Radar Hill. Enjoy a romantic dinner at The Pointe Restaurant.

  3. Day 3: Ucluelet, BC
    30 minutes (20 miles) from Tofino, BC

    Go on a whale watching tour and catch a glimpse of gray whales, humpbacks, and orcas. Visit the Wild Pacific Trail and have a picnic at the Amphitrite Lighthouse.

  4. Day 4: Nanaimo, BC
    3 hours (123 miles) from Ucluelet, BC

    Take a ferry to Gabriola Island and explore Malaspina Galleries and Drumbeg Provincial Park. Return to Nanaimo for a stroll along the waterfront and a delicious seafood dinner.

  5. Day 5: Duncan, BC
    1 hour (42 miles) from Nanaimo, BC

    Visit the Quw'utsun' Cultural Centre and learn about the history and traditions of the Cowichan First Nations. Take a scenic drive to the Kinsol Trestle and hike the Cowichan River Footpath.

  6. Day 6: Salt Spring Island, BC
    2 hours (44 miles and ferry ride) from Duncan, BC

    Take a ferry to Salt Spring Island and explore the Saturday Market, Ruckle Provincial Park, and Salt Spring Vineyards. Enjoy a romantic dinner at Hastings House Country House Hotel.

  7. Day 7: Victoria, BC
    2 hours (35 miles and ferry ride) from Salt Spring Island, BC

    Take a leisurely drive back to Victoria and visit the Craigdarroch Castle, the Fisherman's Wharf, and the Abkhazi Garden. End your honeymoon with a romantic sunset dinner cruise.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Butchart Gardens (2 hours, $40 per person)
  • Royal BC Museum (2 hours, $30 per person)
  • The Pointe Restaurant (2 hours, $200 per couple)
  • Whale watching tour (3 hours, $150 per person)
  • Wild Pacific Trail (2 hours, free)
  • Amphitrite Lighthouse (1 hour, free)
  • Malaspina Galleries (1 hour, free)
  • Drumbeg Provincial Park (2 hours, free)
  • Quw'utsun' Cultural Centre (3 hours, $20 per person)
  • Kinsol Trestle (2 hours, free)
  • Salt Spring Island Saturday Market (2 hours, free)
  • Ruckle Provincial Park (2 hours, free)
  • Salt Spring Vineyards (1 hour, $10 per person)
  • Hastings House Country House Hotel (2 hours, $200 per couple)
  • Craigdarroch Castle (2 hours, $30 per person)
  • Fisherman's Wharf (1 hour, free)
  • Abkhazi Garden (1 hour, $15 per person)
  • Sunset dinner cruise (3 hours, $300 per couple)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $1,305 per couple
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