Port Renfrew Travel & Tourism, Accommodations, Activities, Attractions, Restaurants & Information

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Why go to Port Renfrew

Boatanical Beach Tide Pools near Port Renfrew

Port Renfrew Travel & Tourism Accommodations, Activities, Attractions, Restaurants & Information

To get to Port Renfrew travel across the north of Victoria on Highway 1. Then take Exit 14 to Sooke and proceed on Highway 14, through Sooke, Jordan River and on to Port Renfrew. The trip takes about 2 hours but is worth it.

To get to Port Renfrew you will travel through some of the most beautiful and rugged country imaginable. Ocean beaches in the area are spectacular. Accommodations in the area are limited, so book ahead. It you are going to visit Botanical Beach, be sure to check the tide tables. Usually the spring and summer months are the only time when the tides are low enough and safe enough to enjoy this spectacular park. Port Renfrew is a trail head for the Juan de Fuca Trail and the West Coast Trail. The fishing is spectacular.

Port Renfrew British Columbia

Great Fishing out of Port Renfrew BC

Activities in Port Renfrew include fishing, kayaking, hiking, beach walks, atv experiences, spectacular views, camping, and more.

Botanical Beach is located at the west end of the Juan de Fuca Trail and it is truly one of the most spectacular places on the island. The tide pools are large and I have seen everything from octopus and anemones to sculpins and limpets. This place is a treasure to discover. Be sure to check the tide as you will want to go their at low tide (less than 4 feet, the lower the better. Botanical Beach is a few kilometers south of Port Renfrew. When you get to the end of the road in Port Renfrew, turn left and follow the Road to Botanical Beach. There is a walk of about 20 minutes to get down to the water on a fairly good trail.

Another highlight of Port Renfrew is a side trip to the Red Cree Fir. This is supposed to be the largest Douglas Fir in the world, estimated to be between 700 and 1000 years old. The road is 4 wheel drive only or you can charter an ATV tour to this site. Do not take your car there! Ask locally for maps to the Red Creek Fir (The Port Renfrew and San Juan Valley Hiking Trails Map).

Places to Eat in Port Renfrew

Lighthouse Pub & Restaurant, Parkinson Road, Ph. 250-647-5505

The Port Renfrew Hotel E-Mail Us Fax/Phone 250-647-5541-at the main dock

San Juan Bistro - watch for it on the way into town - it is right on the side of the highway!

Businesses and Services:

Port Renfrew General Store - 250-647-5587, Agent for Liquor Store - Groceries, lotteries, bait. Open 9-7 Daily
Trailhead Store - 250-647-5468 - E-Mail Us, T-shirts, native carvings and more.

The Pie Lady, at the Marina in Port Renfrew - bag lunches, pies, cookies, drinks and much more.

FISHING CHARTERS

Quigley's Sport Fishing

7048 West Coast Rd, Sooke, phone: 250-642-2321, cell phone: 413-7793, E-mail: larryq@sookefishingcharters.com

Let's go fishing !!!!! Best hourly rates ; 4 hour , 6 hour , 8 hour fishing trips...

Choice Charters - Brick Betsworth 250-647-0175 Cell: 250-812-7537 - E-Mail Us

Fishing 360 Charters - Troy Halliday - 604-230-5019 E-Mail Us

Great White Charters - 250-818-6050 250-658-4453 - E-Mail Us

Hind Sight Salmon Charter - John Wells Cell: 250-889-3777 Toll Free: 866-642-7393 - E-Mail Us

Heavy Hauler Fishing Charters - Mike Johns 250-646-2316 - E-Mail Us

Jolly Rogers Charters - John Rogers Toll Free 1-866-623-5646 - E-Mail Us

Mytyme Fishing Charters - 1-866-647-(TYEE)8933 - E-MailUs

Ocean Mist Fishing Charters - Fax/Phone 250-743-2985 - E-Mail Us

Port Renfrew Whale Watching Ltd. - 250-647-5518 - E-Mail Us

Seawind Fishing Charters - 250-642-7444 or Cell: 250-360-6813 - E-Mail Us

Soule Creek Lodge Fishing Charters - 1-866-277-6853 - Fax: 250-647-0008 - E-MailUs

Swiftsure Fishing Charters - 250-642-6310 - 1-800-580-0026 - E-MailUs

Please note: Some of the businesses in Port Renfrew only operate during the spirng and summer, so check ahead. Always head to Port Renfrew with a full tank of gas.