2025 Squamish-Lillooet D Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Want to escape the hustle and bustle and stay in a seaside forest cabin? These 4 super healing hidden gems are must-saves! . 1⃣ Ocean Village Resort | Tofino 📍Address: 555 Hellesen Dr, Tofino, BC 🚗Directions: Vancouver Horseshoe Bay Ferry → Nanaimo → 2.5-hour drive, approximately 5 hours total journey. ✨Highlights: Cabins directly facing the beach 🌊, pet-friendly 🐾 Suitable for 2-8 people, fully equipped kitchen 🍴 Surfing paradise + dreamy beach photo spots 🏄 . 2⃣ Terrace Beach Resort | Ucluelet 📍Address: 1002 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet, BC 🚗Directions: Vancouver Horseshoe Bay Ferry → Nanaimo → 2 hour 15 minute drive, approximately 4.5 hours total journey. ✨Highlights: Surrounded by forest, direct access to coastal trails 🌲 Perfect spot for whale and bear watching 🐋 Lighthouse and wild hiking trails - super romantic 🛤 . 3⃣ Porteau Cove Cabins | Britannia Beach 📍Address: Porteau Cove Rd, Britannia Beach, BC 🚗Directions: From Vancouver, approximately 45-minute drive, super close! ✨Highlights: Oceanfront cabins with stunning Sea to Sky Highway views 📸 Perfect for short camping trips and stargazing ✨ Various water activities + great family experiences! . 4⃣ Davis Cove Resort | Peachland 📍Address: 3701 Beach Ave, Peachland, BC 🚗Directions: From Vancouver, approximately 4-hour drive (350 km). ✨Highlights: Private beach + lake view terrace 🏖 BBQ area and lawn perfect for family gatherings Near wine country, enjoy some fine wine while you're there 🍷

🚗 A must-drive in Canada: Sea to Sky Highway, British Columbia. The beautiful mountain and sea views along the way and Porteau Cove Provincial Park are great places to rest and enjoy the scenery. With few people and beautiful scenery, you can enjoy some peace and quiet. ✅ Free park 🅿️ Free parking

Vancouver dazzles with its striking cityscapes and bustling energy. But just a short jaunt away, you can trade the urban pulse for the peace of nature. I discovered two lesser-known spots perfect for tapping into the great outdoors - Bowen Island and Porteau Cove Provincial Park. A quick ferry ride whisked me across the glistening waters to Bowen Island. With its forests, trails and beaches, this small island municipality beckoned me to adventure. I spent a day meandering the leafy trails of Crippen Regional Park, gazing up at the lush Capes of Bowen as I hiked. Picnicking at the quiet coves with views across the water to West Vancouver was sublime. The island offers kayak rentals, paddleboarding, snorkeling and more for active travelers. Or simply relax on the sandy shores of Bowen Bay and take in the island vibes. Back on the mainland, I headed just an hour north of Vancouver to immerse myself in nature at Porteau Cove Provincial Park. With a picturesque campground and beaches surrounded by coastal mountains, this park was an outdoor enthusiast's dream. I pitched my tent right along the shoreline, lulled to sleep by the waves. During the day, I hiked the trails to the cove's abandoned silver mine or relaxed on the beach combing for shells. From kayaking to scuba diving, the park offers ample ways to enjoy the great outdoors. With quick escapes like Bowen Island and Porteau Cove, Vancouver visitors can easily complement city highlights with beautiful nature. I returned to Vancouver feeling refreshed and ready to explore more of this stunning region where forest meets sea. #trip#instatravel