Vancouver Island is
bigger than most people think and according
to mass is about three quarters the size
of Switzerland. Being about 280 miles
long from tip to tip, it can not be seen
in the short amount of time that many
think. The width of Vancouver Island
however is only about 30 to 50 miles
in most areas. Being very mountainous
it is not as easy as some may think to
drive from east to west. The center of
Vancouver Island is mostly mountains
with the highest being almost 9000 feet
above sea level.
The west coast of the
island is mostly uninhabited with the
exceptions of Ucluelet and Tofino. Victoria
lies at the southern tip and Ucluelet
and Tofino are about half way up the
island on the west side. To drive from
Victoria to Ucluelet is about 4.5 to
5 hours. If you are flying up to either
Victoria or Vancouver, just know that
it is about the same time difference
to come from either Vancouver or Victoria
to Ucluelet. The benefit of coming from
Victoria is that you will have a pretty
drive and not have to time the ferry
scedule.
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