French Beach Provincial Park offers much more than just beautiful hiking trails through lush forests. It is a perfect location for young families, with no long hikes dragging the kids to reach the beach, as there’s paved access right from the parking lot.

Bring your frisbees, kite, ball and picnic basket. On your way to the beach, there are large lawn areas, picnic tables and a kids’ play area with slide and swing.

Jordan River in Vancouver Island is located approximately 70 km (43 mi) west of Victoria and is known for great camping, surfing and kite surfing.

It might be small, but its surf scene is not to be ignored. Patience is required as the waves can be inconstant. You will need to have the tide, wind and swells align in your favour to enjoy the best surf conditions. Waves can range from a modest two feet to a more impressive ten feet.

Mystic beach is one of my favorite hikes for many years. At about 2km (45 min) hike from the parking lot to the beach through beautiful ancient forest and well maintain trail. You will pass a cool suspension bridge about half way. There are small caves on the western side of the beach that you can reach and explore during low tide and the waterfall on the east side is for sure going to catch your attention. At low tide, you can walk right under it.

Botanical Beach is known for its tidal pools, the great Botanical loop trail, Storm watching in the winter months and Abundance of wildlife.

Visiting Port Renfrew and not hiking at Botanical Beach would be like visiting New York City and not going to the Statue of Liberty. Botanical Beach and nearby Botany Bay can be accessed at the end of Cerantes Road from the large roundabout parking lot in the Juan de Fuca Provincial Marine Park which includes a great nearby picnic table area.