EPIC VANCOUVER ISLAND ROADTRIP | Tofino, Nanaimo, Cowichan Bay + Stunning Nature!

If you're looking for one of the most beautiful places in Canada, Vancouver Island might just be it. Raw, wild and stunning nature is at every turn on this Pacific West island and is considered to be a year round destination. This was an absolutely incredible road trip to some of the more remote parts of the island like Tofino, but also taking a look at the second largest city which is Nanaimo. If you'd like to see capital city which is Victoria, check out my full length vlog here: • YOU NEED TO VISIT VICT...
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[@valvikalpesh6069]

Vancouver Island is so beautiful

[@JuanPena-er4ny]

Alina, I love forest, I love rain 🌧 I love coffee ☕️ and I love Canadá 🇨🇦 whether 🥰greetings from north California 😍

[@maxplanck9055]

Alina always has a nice balance of content and personality and information when touring, has made her watchable regularly over the last 3 years for me, much love ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@D_R_Martin]

Nothing like two beautiful ladies on a beautiful road trip. Love that you brought us along on your adventure.

[@FGH9G]

Nice! I love Vancouver Island. I was in Nanaimo, and finally in Ucluelet for a salmon fishing trip 3 years ago. That Pacific Northwest air is just to die for.

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

A nice road trip in Vancouver Island!❤️❤️🌸🌸🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@davidmarshall718]

I have lived throughout Western Canada in my 60 years, and here is an interesting "fun fact". The Tonquin Valley, a super-spectacular back-country valley in Jasper National Park located in the Canadian Rockies 1200 km / 800 miles from Tofino, was named for the sunken sailing ship Tonquin, the trail to the wreck site was in this video. How did this happen? The (horrible) fur trade of the early 1800's made it to this coast, the ship Tonquin was part of it, and was based in Fort Astoria, at the mouth of the Columbia River, now located in Oregon State USA 500 km / 300 miles south. Fur traders actually used to follow this river, the biggest on the Pacific Coast of North America, all the way from its source near today's Jasper National Park to Fort Astoria, through rapids, primeval forests, deserts, and huge mountains, and a fur brigade participant named the valley in Jasper for that ship, as they crossed the still-remote-to-this-day Athabasca Pass nearby. The tiny fur trade post of Jasper House was a stop-over for the brigades as they made their way to Fort Edmonton (now Edmonton City) and farther east to transport their hideous cargo to Europe. Their are overnight hiking videos of the Tonquin Valley on YT.

[@Blakelysworld358]

As someone who lives on Vancouver Island I find that Tofino is another level.

[@martinb8337]

I love the gentle pace and relaxed atmosphere, this is a wonderful road trip. Gorgeous footage throughout, but the drone shots at the end looking straight down at the waves sweeping in are just jaw-dropping.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw thank you, Martin!

[@stevietalk1]

Thanks for this laid back into to Central Vancouver Island. I’m born & raised in Vancouver & lived many years in Calgary close to Banff/Lk Louise/Jasper … amazing Mtn. Playground. Have lived in Nanaimo now for 8yrs. - wood stairs at Ammonite Falls are new, we used to use a rope to get down to bottom of the falls. This is easy little hike, there are SO MANY - easy/moderate/difficult to take in. Also, we have our kayaks moored at the marina, we take them out on the ocean, even occasionally to Dinghy Dock pub for lunch ! Tofino is definitely a place to visit - Aahhh .. let go of daily stresses and relax ! Thank for this - I’ll be sharing. Thx to Laine as well !

[@aerofoca]

Wonderful. There is something magical about the Pacific northwest whether it be Seattle, or Vancouver. The air there was the cleanest I had ever breathed.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, it certainly is :)

[@brandoncbh]

Except for when the U.S wildfire smoke blows north! :)

[@yordanpopov]

@@brandoncbh US smoke? Canada has its share some of those years. Especially bad was 2015 with smoke from Canada that ruined the air in WA. Last year was bad as well in some places when Lytton was burning.

[@davidmarshall718]

No arguments about forest fire smoke please. Smoke blows across the border in both directions, and the USA Northwest is very similar geographically and climatically to Southwest Canada, all the way to the eastern Great Plains. On a lighter note, the North Pacific Ocean is the source of all that clean fresh air.

[@NomadShifu]

Tofino is known for incredible sunsets. When I think of both “tropical” and “Canada”, the first place that comes to mind is Tofino. One of Canada's most westerly towns, Tofino faces the Pacific Ocean and is home to some of the best surfing in the country, as well as whale watching, hiking, paddling, and so much more.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Alina, A beautifully done video as always putting BC back on the map of great destinations to visit in Canada. The musical score, the songs lifts this vid to a new level. Sharing it with a friend like Laine has sparked a new vitality in you. Looking forward to more. Sending you lots of love💖💖💖 Harriet, Jim and Yuki. Thank You

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw thanks guys!

[@limitles4758]

Nice job. The geography speaks for itself but it's always nice to hear from visitors. Oddly, I called Vancouver Island home for the last 45 years but I now reside in my beautiful Saskatoon. Keep up the good work

[@ThinkHEAVEN-YouTube]

Always LOVED Tofino!

[@laineslowski]

This was fun to watch back on! Thanks again for inviting me on this trip and I hope we can do another one next year ☺

[@AlinaMcleod]

Glad you liked it 😁 so happy we made it happen!

[@legham21]

heading to Vancouver island in 5 days! for 2 weeks traveling! we are taking the ferry from prince rupert to Port hardy

[@midliferising]

I live in Victoria on Vancouver Island. It is paradise. I have thus far only been as far north as Nanaimo but the southern coast is stunning. I surf at China Beach and Sombrio Beach on the south end and plan heading to Tofino for a couple days in August. From surfing to hiking this island has it all.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Amazing video! Wow the ocean is so magic and the atmosphere is really fantastic with its huge forests, beaches and awesome panoramas. The aerial shots allow us to admire the beauty of the place. Thank you Alina for sharing this beautiful video.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw thank you very much, Gabriella!

[@RomelDamocles0102]

That is a beautiful trip on both of you God bless you guys

[@jimross7648]

Well a truly epic video with Laine being a perfect travel companion having a perfect balance of sweet and sarcastic. Plus not brainwashed by the cult of Timmy. Spectacular scenery and wilderness. Just to be cliche, had a bunch of old goats trying to convince two lovely ladies to share meal with them. Twas a great view.

[@laineslowski]

I'll drink gas station coffee before I'll drink Tim Horton's coffee, lol

[@ladyofwildrose]

Vancouver Island has been my home since 1989. I am sooo blessed to live here and not a day goes by that I am not grateful and enriched in body, soul, mind and spirit to have the priveledge to live here. Thank you for this very beautiful video. What an awesome Air B&B in Cowichan. Wow!

[@justdustino1371]

Awesome! Now would be the time to visit the San Juan islands. They are real close to Vancouver Island. You know sharks, dolphins, and stingrays do swim into rivers. I have seen 'em kayaking. You need bear spray in case a cougar or grizzly goes after you hiking trails.

[@AlinaMcleod]

That would be very cool!

[@davidmarshall718]

The San Juan Islands are part of the large archipelago of islands where the Canadian - USA border meets, and goes through the center of them. Called the "Gulf Islands" on the Canadian side.

[@38below39]

Makes me feel like, jumping in my car and driving to B,C

[@lycuuduong601]

It's tranquil and beautiful. I want to visit there next time. Enjoy watching it. Thanks for the great footage.

[@darellnewsome4459]

Great video Alina. Looks like you two had a fantastic time. Very scenic there!

[@francoking3641]

*Oh, and also lovin' the 'mellow' soundtrack, to the above [ I'm guessing Alina is feeling 'mellow' being back home, in CA, these days ].

[@davidbeise7385]

Hope you guys had a chance to stop at Cathedral Grove to see some BIG trees. Really fun video of a area I knew well when we could still drive on Long Beach.

[@nature_photography_yukon]

Stunning footage showing the beauty of the Island and beaches with mountain backdrop. Definitely plan to visit one day! Lovely airbnb too, thanks for sharing!

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure!

[@maxplanck9055]

The far west of Canada looks great, much love to laine and Alina, the last few videos have shown Canada at its best, interesting to watch ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@davidmarshall718]

Any Western Canadian knows the West is Best, much to the chagrin of Ontario and Quebec residents who have for a century aggressively, haughtily and very smugly touted THEIR provinces in this nation as being the only "true Canada".............

[@albertsaplys8661]

I motor boated the length of Vancouver Island one winter- the east side. Like the other parts of Canada's forested areas, Vancouver Island is spectacular. What really surprised me was how pleasant Victoria city was. Victoria may be more British than any city in Britain. I don't know. But really one of the nicest cities I have ever seen.

[@StephenOshea]

i have been to Vancouver island by ferry . awesome place to visit .

[@patborecky2166]

Next time you should go into Ucluelet & walk a bit of the West Coast Trail - amazing! and stop at Cathedral Forest west of Coombs. This is the 4th province I live in and the scenery is beautiful but the grey skies & rain can be rather depressing. This is the lousiest spring so far. I've been in Comox 4yrs now; last place was Wellington Ont village of 1700 a really pretty spot on Lake Ont. and no Tims for me either.

[@vanessareno8260]

There are airports in every city on the island that go to and from Vancouver .. there is also helijets and seaplanes etc

[@donstravelsandrants.]

A beautiful video Alina. Loved the music and the goats. 🤣 🐐 👍😊🇮🇪🇨🇦

[@reuvenraimundhuber6664]

I was born and raised in Victoria, BC Canada 🇨🇦… I live in Madison, Wisconsin and Tucson, Arizona and a dual US and Canadian Citizen after becoming a US Citizen in 2013. I haven’t been back to Vancouver Island since I visited in 2019.

[@ThinkHEAVEN-YouTube]

Shawnigan Lake's a nice place. Should also see Powell River - back on the mainland! Yeah!

[@kevintaylor1928]

Another great video, Alina, thank you! I really like the look of those new glasses you were wearing as well! I just am in awe of the scenery up there, hard to even put into words.

[@gaganpreetsingh5456]

I have never seen such a beautiful heaven on earth, you are lucky alina you are seeing by ur eyes.

[@frankworsley7476]

If you two ever get the chance to come back to the area I would like to suggest a place just west of Cowichan Bay called Lake Cowichan. Beautiful lake lots to explore and do. Yes I’m from the area, lol. Great video ladies. Well done 😉

[@azigogniiji5594]

Wow, those are some picturesque views of nature. I'd like to visit the island one day.. great video and the food looked amazing. lol.

[@bdgarovoice]

It's so beautiful Island

[@bubba5174]

I followed my lovely lady to a gulf Island. Best move ever!

[@martinvanoene7192]

Been twice . Awesome!!

[@maureenalder8905]

Hey girls 👋 Great road trip Great scenery Great drone shots Great music..just wonderful 👏 ❤

[@jamesborchardt3737]

Fun show... Lane is as cute as a bugs ear...

[@jayarams8991]

I watch most of your trips, this is very funny with the most realistic quote . A Canadian road trip begins with a trip to Tim Hortons 😆🤣👍👍

[@briannabee812]

What an absolutely gorgeous video Alina! I loved this so much, I watched it twice before commenting because it showed some beautiful land and charming places to see. 💙💙💏🏻💏🏻

[@AlinaMcleod]

Haha aw thanks lovely!

[@lawrencecooke8114]

Nanaimo- so lucky to call it home.

[@mell2994]

Really enjoyed your video! Thank you!

[@curtisk595]

A really nice video but I think you missed some of the best Vancouver Island things - cathedral grove, Ucluelet (wild pacific trail), Chemainus (Murals), and Duncan (totem poles). I know your time is limited but those are some of my favorite things to do on VI and are rather unique to the area. Oh ya, I’ve also been wanting to comment for quite a while how you have great taste in music as usually the music you add to your video’s is very nice 😀👏👏

[@user-by2xu6wt2s]

Great job. Nice to see beautiful views. Thanks.

[@mikefladgate3714]

Best seen in the winter, with the winter storms, Nov - Feb

[@huboftruthbymichael1921]

Thanks for another relaxing tour of Vancouver island. As you know I really like how you share the different foods from the local areas you go to. This video takes that into consideration also, and our thanks so much to Laine for doing this trip with you. Alina, I really think you enjoy those trips that are shared with others with you. To go to places that most of us have never heard of, to see the magic you share through your eyes, is the best part of all the videos you give us. A very beautiful laid back kind of place is always a treat and a great slow down of life that all of us need. Stay safe and enjoy what life gives you, more surprises are always a beautiful thing when you share it like you do. Great job again, never doubted any video you give us, because we know it is from your heart. From your special friends, Michael & Alona!! ❤😊😎

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it, west coast of Canada has so much to offer :)

[@DavidL23.]

Hello Alina! 😄🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a marvelous day! This is really a wonderful super magnificent fantastic video! 😁👍❤️👏🇨🇦🌲🐐📹🥇💯💫✨🌟 Vancouver Island looks so amazing! The goats look so wonderful! Also the nature really is marvelous and the view of Chesterman and Cox Bay Beach is fantastic! Even the view of the lake at Stoney Hill trail is so amazing! I would definitely like to visit Vancouver Island one day. It’s really a super magnificent place! Thank you so much Alina to share with us this amazing excellent video. You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer! 😃👍👏✈️🌎🧳🥇💯🏆✨🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful beautiful marvelous blessed day. Take care and be safe Alina. 😊🙏❤️👋🇨🇦👍✨🌟

[@jasonarthurs3885]

Vancouver Island is best enjoyed in winter. If you can handle the rain, you can ski and surf in the same day.

[@luigibenni3449]

Victoria Island is a great place, thank you for showing us!

[@lady.a.7647]

Vancouver Island

[@davidmarshall718]

Named For Captain George Vancouver, Royal Navy, who explored the coast from what is now the Oregon - California border to southern Alaska in the late 1700's.

[@davidcourt238]

There is a victoria island in the NWT not in BC.

[@Sostrong2000]

Please make more videos like this about different parts and neighbourhoods of Vancouver. Your vlogs are amazingly fantastic and they get better when it is about Vancouver and includes such great details about it :)

[@ThinkHEAVEN-YouTube]

Also like Ucluelet and Port Alberni!

[@taralagos6622]

im so lucky all of those places are so close to me no longer then a four hour drive

[@alexykong9378]

You girls really are adventurous!# Stay safe out there!#

[@chris24j48]

Like the music and flying goats

[@hotelhighlights]

Excellent content! Great video!

[@fadisamman5546]

Thank you Alina🌍

[@alexykong9378]

Love to know you 're still in BC, stunning, not many reach those places, thanks for posting Alina!#

[@j.wikstrom2308]

Another great video Alina 😊 Looks like you had a great time✌️ Take care 🤗// Jonas 🇸🇪

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks, Jonas!

[@pradeepsao4951]

*GOD BLESS MY FAVOURITE TRAVEL KZbinR AND LAINE MAM!*

[@vinodpund1574]

Wonderful nature and nice destination. Enjoy your time and we enjoy your video.

[@ww3k]

Vancouver island is beautiful~!

[@simonlawson2772]

Great video and a fabulous trip down memory lane. As our first adventure of our travelling retirement, we have just returned from spending 7 months on the Island, exploring from Cape Scott in the north to Victoria in the South, all from out of Nanaimo. We loved it and wish we were still there! Intrigued by your mystery highlight....hmmm. Thanks for putting this together!

[@eagledon]

Really nice video and always you show such a good attitude, love from AL

[@marvellousmarvin]

Beautiful 🤩

[@abdullahmasood9682]

beautiful vlog ❤🇨🇦

[@KP_814]

Beautiful palaces nice video

[@awakensmagadalene3838]

Thank you much Alina McLeod.

[@darreljohannes3105]

I feel so at Peace and right with the world when I visit Timmy's

[@johnparsons3454]

You do a great job at these travel videos. Getting older but I try to be my own kind of beautiful :)

[@puneetsharma4160]

Really prestigious video 👏

[@chintudharua1680]

Spectacular

[@mohammadehsan4811]

Alina you unmatchable youtuber tourist girl in the whole world, ye

[@MrGarytc]

Very generous portion mouthwatering meals you ladies must have enjoyed with the chips nice and brown. I have to cook them in home fryer to get them like that.

[@alkankovanci8545]

I stopped by to say i love you Alina😄♥️😘♥️

[@milton.vasquez]

very nice places, thanks for showing, we travel with you.

[@user-ro9jg8yc2q]

Awesome!

[@DancingNancio]

Love the music!

[@jerryaschenbrenner712]

We’ll done Alina. Anita & I are very fond of the island which is just an hours flight from Calgary. We’re hoping that your time in Calgary is enjoyable; in spite of the cool rainy weather at the moment.

[@peaceevol]

Go Girl Go 💐

[@prasadnikam5135]

As always a beautiful Smile.. 👍 Nice Vlog... 👍👍

[@BEAVISKORNHOLIO69]

Beautiful Place Alina I'd really love to go home to Canada and yes Tim Hortons is a must stop

[@in2minutesorless64]

What stunning music you chose

[@billhansen2786]

I enjoyed that. I have long wanted to go to V.I. and I actually got as close as Seattle, but then stuff happened and I never made it.

[@David-nu6kw]

Nothing like camping in Canada. Ontario has some serious provincial parks I'm sure you would enjoy. Pinery and Algonquin.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, I've been to Algonquin when I lived in Toronto. Beautiful but the bugs were horrendous lol.

[@balazs2000]

Just clicked like, and also comment here for the algo. :) Beautiful scenery with the Alina-style feel-good music to it, great video! 👍

[@karennlewis7981]

Newcastle island is tops!

[@daniellopez-nj1bf]

Hey Alina McLeod nice tour en tofino nice Praia, restaurant , comida, hotel gente, cascada ,bosque, amiga , tour en el ferry una vez tuve la oportunidad de abordar un barco de esos en las Toronto island fue spectacular y vos te miras spectacular con tu pelo suelto

[@luke83rj]

So close to the ocean and yet so bucolic and idylic. It’s amazing that the population there is only of 2 thousand, but certainly tourism in the summer makes it busier than usual.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, it definitely is. Almost all hotels get fully booked.

[@luke83rj]

@@AlinaMcleod certainly a great hideaway spot to spend some relaxing vacations.

[@annyvitoria3074]

I liked your vlog and I wish a great day

[@EllyshaGarand]

It’s Vancouver island, road trips start with Starbucks over here ;)

[@snoozinglion8596]

Hey Alina welcome to Nanaimo... my home town... ;)

[@alexykong9378]

Happy Canada Day to all!#

[@desiboytravelvlog]

❤❤❤ very nice, super