10/20/2026
🌿 Fuel For The Sole Travel, Outdoor & Adventure is helping you explore the wild beauty of Vancouver Island, and we couldn't agree more with their choices for the Victoria area.
As locals, this is one of our favourite areas of the Island! From rugged beaches and coastal waterfalls to surfing and scenic hikes, Juan de Fuca Provincial Park is a must-visit.
Even better? Stay at Days Inn Victoria Uptown as your home base for exploring Victoria and planning your Vancouver Island adventures!
📍 5 must-sees in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park:
🌊 Mystic Beach – Hike through the forest to discover a beautiful beach, coastal waterfall and sea caves.
🏄 Sombrio Beach – Enjoy the rugged shoreline, watch the surfers or camp under the stars.
🐚 Botanical Beach – Explore fascinating tide pools filled with marine life at low tide.
🥾 Juan de Fuca Trail – Take on this stunning 47 km coastal trail for an unforgettable multi-day adventure.
🌲 Jordan River & Port Renfrew – Visit these charming coastal communities and take your time exploring the west coast.
🚗 Juan de Fuca Provincial Park is about a 1.5-hour drive from downtown Victoria, making it a wonderful addition to your Island itinerary.
⚠️ Travel tip: Cell service is limited in many areas. Download your maps ahead of time and bring plenty of fuel, food, water and emergency supplies.
Make Days Inn Victoria Uptown your starting point, then head out and discover why we love this part of Vancouver Island so much! 💙
Have you explored the west coast yet?