Originally Posted by
Sierra1
Hello,
It's really hard to beat Tofino and the surrounding area. Especially if this is a re-introduction to camping.
Bella Vista campsite on MacKenzie beach is a great location, right on the beach, and close to town. The services are rather basic, but it's a step up from wilderness camping... or down depending on how you look at it.
There is an awesome Mexican food truck about five minutes away beside a surf supply shop or you can head into Tofino to Sobo's for a really first rate dinner. It's a more expensive but, hey, it's your honeymoon and you won't get better food anywhere.
As mentioned above, Strathcona is about as breath-taking a spot as you'll find anywhere. It's much more remote than Tofino so you won't be able to balance the camping with the glamping. I'm thinking of your wife here... easing her into the whole thing.
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is also very popular and would be a shorter drive from Victoria than either of the above mentioned. It's, again, a tad too civilized for my likes but my wife and children love it. There's a good web page for it, and all other BC Provincial Parks.
I recommend making a reservation for any Provincial Park as camping is very popular on Vancouver Island.
Have fun and let us know where you go and how you liked it.
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