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Another much-needed long weekend is upon us, and it’s the perfect time to explore this beautiful province with a road trip, particularly since it’s B.C. Day!
The tricky part of finding a place to explore in B.C. during the summertime is finding areas to travel to that aren’t experiencing wildfire trouble.
Thankfully, there’s still plenty of the province to explore where you should be able to travel at a safe distance away from the threat of wildfires. To help, the B.C. Government has a fire danger rating system that shows which parts of the province are currently under the largest wildfire threat, and it updates daily.
Here are the best places to travel to on a B.C. road trip. Just be sure to check in on your destination’s fire-burning rules, as a campfire ban is in place for parts of the province.
Tofino
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Yes, we know, Tofino is an easy selection for the best places to take a road trip in B.C., but that doesn’t mean it’s not a great one. There’s tons to do in Tofino all year round, but summertime is peak.
From surfing to whale watching to nature hikes, whether you’re super active or prefer a more leisurely trip, Tofino has it all.
A one-way driving trip will take you around five to seven hours, including the ferry ride.
Port Renfrew
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Port Renfrew is another island destination that offers plenty to do. It’s also a slightly shorter trip than Tofino, at roughly 4.5 hours.
Hiking in Port Renfrew is a must, as the region offers ancient forests with trees that are over 1,000 years old!
If you’re into fishing, there are fishing charter tours you can book for a day out on the water. And if you do happen to make it out to Port Renfrew, you’ll want to check out the tide pools at Botanical Beach.
Sorrento – Shuswap Lake
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If you aren’t the seafaring type, fret not; there are places to go that don’t require a sea-sick-inducing ferry ride. It’s around a five-hour road trip under ideal conditions.
The Shuswap Lake highlights the province’s natural beauty, and you pass through Sorrento to get there.
“It lends itself to many outdoor activities or relaxation,” says the Travel British Columbia website.
There are plenty of parks and green areas to stop for a picnic, and there’s also the nearby Margaret Falls if you want to do some exciting sightseeing.
Kaslo
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The Village of Kaslo is located in the West Kootenay region of the province.
Among the various things to do in Kaslo is the S.S. Moyie National Historic Site.
“The S.S. Moyie started in 1898 to carry railway passengers from the newly completed Crowsnest line’s western terminus at Kootenay Landing to Nelson and Procter. It was known as the ‘Crow boat’ and continued this service until 1906,” says the Kootenay Lake Historical Society.
The region also offers the Kaslo River Trail, which is a scenic and accessible little loop.
It’s a much longer drive than the other spots mentioned in this post and will take you roughly 10 hours to get there.
Agassiz
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For something not quite as long and a little more relaxed, consider Agassiz.
You can drive to Agassiz in under two hours, and some classify it as an “agricultural paradise.”
One popular destination in Agassiz is the Kilby Historic Site, which features a campground, a historic museum, and cute farm animals.
Agassiz is a spot that truly showcases the province’s natural beauty.
Do you have your own B.C. road trip recommendation? Let us know in the comments.