Our CANADA ROAD TRIP to VANCOUVER ISLAND, British Columbia Starts NOW!

Today we are kicking off a trip that we’ve been wanting to do for a very long time: a road trip across the length of Vancouver Island! Sam grew up on the West Coast but moved away when he went to university, and I had never been there, so it was high time we both visited. To make things even more special, when our dads heard we were travelling to Vancouver Island, they both decided to come along, so we embarked on this road trip as a gang of 4! This is the first episode of our Vancouver Island road trip and it was mostly a travel day. We flew from Toronto to Vancouver to Victoria, and then picked up a rental car at the airport. We had to drive up to Mount Washington, which would act as our base for the first few days, but on the way up there we also stopped in the town of Chemainus, which is known for its many murals, and in Cathedral Grove, where we saw Douglas-fir trees that are over 800 years old! It was a great first day on the island. More to come soon! You can view the full list of all the places we visited here: www.trover.com/l/6aKkU
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Our CANADA ROAD TRIP to VANCOUVER ISLAND, British Columbia Starts NOW!
Come join us for an epic road trip to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada where partner with Trover to cover the island from the south all the way up to the north. Unlike most Vancouver Island road trips and travel series which focus on the triangle of Vancouver, Nanaimo and Tofino, we branch off and visit lesser-known places such as Gold River, Port Alice and Malcolm Island just to name a few.
Our trip to Vancouver Island starts off with a flight from Toronto to Vancouver, followed by the shortest flight of our lives from Vancouver to Victoria. From Victoria, we head to our base of Mount Washington in the central part of the island, where highlights include spotting black bears, hiking in Mount Washington and visiting vineyards in Comox.
Our journey then continues to Gold River, Sam's hometown, where we board the Uchuck III en route to Friendly Cove. We also go to nearby Campbell River where we walk along a beautiful fishing dock, tour a hatchery and come across a black bear, and hike in Elk Falls which was our favourite hike on this entire journey.
Heading to northern Vancouver Island, we base ourselves in Port Alice and visit the nearby towns of Port McNeill, Port Hardy and Telegraph Cove. For separate day trips, we take the ferry to Malcolm Island where we visit the former Finnish Community of Sointula and take another ferry to Alert Bay where we have the opportunity to appreciate First Nations totem poles, artwork and museums.
Our Vancouver Island road trip concludes with visits to Parksville, Nanaimo and Victoria. Overall, it was one of the best road trips we've ever done focusing mostly on nature, outdoor adventure, wildlife spotting and visiting off-the-beaten-path villages and communities that have a lot to offer but aren't that well known.
If you are thinking of doing a Canada road trip, Vancouver Island should be at the top of your list. For more information and tips on all the places we visited on Vancouver Island, you can check out this Trover list: www.trover.com/l/6aKkU
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[@chercare200]

I really love when your parents describe and make things special

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! So nice to have them join us. They really add a lot to the trip and videos.

[@AnneliSchmidt]

I'm looking forward to watching the series! I love that your dad's joined you for the trip.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Anneli! We're so excited to get it edited.

[@MaikeVogtLueerssen]

O wonderful, Sam and Audrey!!! You and both of your wonderful fathers are introducing us to Vancouver Island. What more can I wish for!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! We're really happy to be traveling with them.

[@lynnmoore2664]

Really looking forward to seeing the scenes on this trip and always great when your dads join in on the trips.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Lynn! So nice to have the Dads along.

[@yolis2007]

Back to beautiful Canada. Yay! The dads are back! :-) I've never heard of Vancouver Island and so far I'm loving it. The murals are so pretty and cathedral grove is amazing. Can't wait to see more of the island.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Yoli! So nice to have them together on this trip :)

[@tomjerry4774]

Two dad's make this vlog so beautiful.nice place❤️

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Tom! We felt fortunate both could join us on this trip.

[@ozza26]

Looking forward to this series! Cheers guys.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! So excited to get cracking with the edits.

[@paulwheelan1106]

Wow. Amazing film. Sam...So good to see you touch base.... Loved it x

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Paul! I felt so fortunate to be able to return home after all of these years.

[@michaelsylvester7272]

I’m so looking forward to this beautiful Mother Nature. Thanks for sharing this great video.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Michael! This might be our most scenic series we have created. So excited to edit it and get it out.

[@peterkelly1406]

What a great trip with your Dads .... most under rated channel on KZbin

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you so much Peter! We so appreciated getting to travel with them.

[@allegra1236]

Looks like you’ve done it again!!! Your road trips are the best! Really enjoy seeing the towns, what you eat and accommodations. Wouldn’t be the same without the dads!! Poor Togi--he would love the forest. As always, your photography is exquisite. You capture simple things in such a beautiful way! Continued safe travels

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Terese! Togo would have had a ball on this trip. He just loves anything to do with outdoor adventures.

[@danieldinenno8484]

Hi my canadian friends....!!!! Disfrutando un video de su hermoso pais....la calidad de la filmación es cinematográfica....chau chicos...!!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Hola Daniel! Muchas gracias! :)

[@ant-1382]

Every one raves about the murals in Chemainus, and the are cool, but the best thing is how the old homes and main street have been so beutifully restored.

[@1bush053]

I love your channel it's a gem more viewers will find you because it's so good.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! We really appreciate hearing that.

[@yoshiara5828]

Beautiful..!!! Belleza natural bien conservada..Gracias..!!🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@samuelandaudrey]

Muchas gracias Yoshi!

[@effie-montreal]

Hi Sam and Audrey watching your video from Saigon Vietnam Love this beautiful country Love it BUT I needed to watch my Canadian friends explore Victoria Island Great video

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Effie! Ah, our Vietnam trip was so much fun. We'd love to go back again someday.

[@fetzinger10]

Thanks for bringing so many beautiful places into my living room!! I really like you guys from my heart!! :-)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! We so appreciate the support. We're very excited about this series.

[@LoveLUZZY]

Wow! I love watching your blogs .This Vancouver so pretty and amazing place! so amazing your road trip!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Luzzy! This is one of the nicest parts of Canada IMO.

[@liveyourlife5403]

My family watches and so excited you get to visit our little island have fun!!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Ah, thank you very much! Where do you live on VI?

[@liveyourlife5403]

We are in Victoria 😄

[@samuelandaudrey]

That is awesome! We got to spend a couple of nights in Victoria at the end of our trip. We loved it!

[@foodandspiritz6330]

Pure oxygen. Oh my, it's stunning. You guys are blessed to have your fathers get along and love to eat and drink. You can't beat that. Salud. Waiting for a group tree huggers event. lol

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Lisa! We all had a great time together. Hahaha...that would be fun around those magnificent trees.

[@VioUk]

So lovely Great place to visit Thank you for sharing Great job

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@evelyn_torres]

I love that you took your parents with you. Cathedral Grove, woooow!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Evelyn! So nice to travel with them.

[@kimm3473]

The enthusiasm from your dads is my favourite!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Kim! I think they were the most excited...hahaha

[@AussieAngeS]

I have always wanted to go to Canada, it is supposed to be amazing. Look forward to the videos guys, stay safe ❤️

[@samuelandaudrey]

Hope you can visit soon Angie! Thank you!

[@bigc8127]

So cool! Sam looks good with the shaggy hair.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Ah, thank you! Letting loose a little bit.

[@graziaelianna]

Great trip!!! Daniel is right: We have to preserve the forest.... BTW, love your shirt, Sam!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! Agree with Daniel.

[@Rodrigob94]

I'm looking forward to watch the entire trip! Your dads are so gentle and educated it's a pleasure to hear them talk. I wish you the best. Cheers from a brazilian who is moving to Vancouver in december! Abraços!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! That is so exciting you'll be moving to Vancouver. Wishing you the best with that :)

[@DanielRWomack]

I love the term "group hug tree" and boy do I love Vancouver Island. Thank you for taking us along with you guys and your dads. :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Daniel! It was really special to do the trip with both of them. Do you have any fav spots on the island?

[@DanielRWomack]

So far, I've only explored the south end, so Butchart Gardens (which are absolutely stunning) and Victoria primarily. While I do love the British feel of Victoria, the Royal BC Museum, and enjoying lunch and Guinness at Irish Times Pub, I'd love to see MacMillan Park, Englishman River Falls, Cathedral Grove, etc. there just seems to be so much to see.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Daniel! I know exactly how you feel. There is just so much to do on the Island and I find the further north you go the more remote opportunities you have.

[@nidiaborsato9737]

WOW !!! Buenísimo comenzamos el viaje en família , vámonos disfrutemos juntos abrazos a todos 🇦🇷🇻🇪

[@samuelandaudrey]

Muchas gracias! Es bueno tener a los dos padres en este viaje.

[@cammiegarrison4173]

Beautiful!!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Cammie! It is so nice to be back.

[@winstons5035]

WoW. I'm officially blown away...

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Emil!

[@Drolywa]

OMG, you’re in our corner of the world! Welcome home, Sam! Hope you get to tour WA and the Olympic National Forest! Get in touch if you need a place to crash in coastal WA! Can’t wait to see the vids!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Olga! Would love to visit coastal WA soon. I felt so lucky to return home after all these years.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Olga! That could be our entire next trip. We'll be in touch if we're nearby soon. Ah, we sure miss Croatia! Hope you have a fantastic trip to Spain.

[@marykay8587]

Welcome home! I'm from Van Island myself, Victoria to be exact

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! This trip meant so much to me. Ah, what a great city to live in! Any favorite places to visit on VI?

[@mariainesvicario]

siublime lugar sublime familia fFELICITACIONES!!!ME ENCANTA VERLOS !!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Muchas gracias Mariaines!

[@rebar4216]

thats crazy i have been watching u all through your trip through south america getting tips for my trip in a few days now u are on the island pretty small world thank u for your blogs and tips i hope u all enjoy the island if u end up in fanny bay try and find the wacky woods and if u end up in tofino make sure u hit up tonquin beach or radar point im from Parksville mid island big beach few good water falls and hikes

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Sean! That is exciting to hear about your South America trip. Where do you plan on going? Really appreciate those tips. There is so much to do and see on the island. I kind of took it for granted when I lived there.

[@vincecavanaugh1227]

Beautiful island 😍

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Vince! It certainly is :)

[@jasonwinton8033]

Love u guys man proud of the comenwelth

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Jason!

[@lilianlipper]

Fantastic!!!!! I dell in love with BC.. Vancouver and Victoria

[@lilianlipper]

Fell

[@samuelandaudrey]

That is so cool to hear! Where was your favorite place in BC?

[@lilianlipper]

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos I just love the city itself I really enjoyed walking near the English Bay Stanley Park is amazing

[@sharlenemcquaid576]

Yay dad road trip enjoy

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Sharlene! So nice to have them along!

[@dolcevita6514]

I love your videos

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@amparofernandez2273]

Me encanto vuestro video , maravillosos los arboles. Paisaje excepcional. Pero muy corto. Saludos Familia.

[@samuelandaudrey]

¡Muchas gracias! Los próximos episodios serán más largos.

[@pranavkumar9877]

Nice Video Samuel and Audrey

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Pranav!

[@Julia-vu6fr]

Beautiful

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Julia!

[@aintwurfnufnifitaintfree2853]

Wow! You guys -are- were here! Had no idea you were a fellow BC-boy Sam. Welcome back!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Ah, thank you very much! It meant so much to revisit again. Where in BC are you from?

[@samuelandaudrey]

I know exactly what you mean! I ended up going to U of A instead of UVIC and it definitely set me on a different path; however, I've now made it one of my life goals to figure out a way to spend more time or live on Vancouver Island again. Maybe further up north where real estate is considerably cheaper. Where are some of your favorite places to visit in BC?

[@aintwurfnufnifitaintfree2853]

@@samuelandaudrey The Okanagan of course, but it's crazy busy in tourist season.

[@aintwurfnufnifitaintfree2853]

Oh yeah, and I do hope you figure out a way to get back to BC! It is sooo expensive!

[@yuqichen4056]

Haha, a group hug!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Hahaha...thanks Yuqi!

[@Romina-fl8bo]

Greetings from a Peruvian living in the Island!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Very cool to hear Romina! Where do you live on the island?

[@VillageFoodASMR]

I wish i can Travel Really Beautiful your Videos and really genuine

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! We had so much fun on this trip.

[@ChasingtheSunVlog]

Great video guys! I live in Vancouver so would love to do a collab next time you're here!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! Hope to come back again soon.

[@Cballin]

BC ferries is the way to travel to the island! zig zag through the gulf islands!

[@samuelandaudrey]

I couldn't agree with you more! What is your favorite gulf island to visit?

[@007janerussell]

Woo hoo.. I’m in Comox.. love this paradise I live in

[@samuelandaudrey]

We loved our time in and around Comox. Not only is it so centrally located on the island but it just offers so much for visitors. Do you have any favorite spots you'd recommend?

[@007janerussell]

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos thank you for the reply.. Nymph falls is beautiful, goose spit, a walk down fifth street. A kayak ride over to tree island. There is to many places to name. Hope you come back.

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

Feel like home videos Lovely.. I am back in India.. Coimbatore

[@samuelandaudrey]

Ah, that is great to hear! How long will you be back home Pradeep?

[@outandaboutwithalbaandjohn]

Hey - what happened to Argentina? That was kind of abrupt. Always great to see the two dads!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Sorry for the abrupt change but this mini-series will run for a few weeks before we continue our Argentina series.

[@donnarichey144]

So where does your Dad live now Sam? So nice they are going with you.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Donna! He lives on the opposite side of the country in New Brunswick now.

[@MikeBelatz]

Your country is also beautiful

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! This area is very scenic.

[@SimplySatisfiedSarah]

I am working in Washington state and want to go to Victoria. Do you have any particular recommendations for the city of Victoria including restaurants, places to stay, or things that I can do on foot? As I won’t have a car

[@samuelandaudrey]

We ended up staying in an airbnb which was good value. I'd recommend taking a look at both airbnb and booking dot com to see what accommodations offer the best value at the time of your visit. In terms of must do things I'd Butchart Gardens, Harbourway and Parliament buildings are must visit attractions. Afternoon tea at Butchart Garden is I believe 1/2 the price of the Empress. I'd suggest taking the bus to get around but once you're downtown you can do many things on foot.

[@joanlynch5271]

Audrey, I am new to this channel, where is your dad from? He is not Canadian, no? Such a nice video!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Joan! Welcome! Where are you watching from? He's from Argentina.

[@tonytowers5889]

George!!!!!!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

George is back!!! hahaha

[@luizgustavolima]

So Vancouver Island and Vancouver (the famous one)are different things?

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Luiz, it is confusing but they are different. Vancouver is the big city located on the coastal area of the mainland whereas Vancouver Island is a big island with Victoria as its biggest city.

[@natphil8377]

Interesting dad accents. Where are your dads from?

[@samuelandaudrey]

My Dad is from Ontario and Audrey's Dad is from Argentina.

[@exploreworldtravelandnatur2641]

Welcome in beautiful British Columbia!! Please don't mind but I m curious who makes all of your videos and what's a secret to afford these tours.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you Zoya! We do a number of things aside from KZbin including running websites that allows us to be mobile and traveling.

[@luispacheco630]

Don Daniel bilingue que raro suena! Me gustan los videos en español y mostrando las comidas y las cosas que cuenta Daniel,y no me interesa mucho lo de los árboles( aunque se que es patrimonio para la humanidad) y esas explicaciones de lugares que nunca conoceré.Audrey explicas y detallas muy bien eres profesora?

[@samuelandaudrey]

¡Muchas gracias! ¡Pronto visitaremos montañas y lagos y veremos un oso negro!

[@mesillahills]

Not even close. I just read yesterday that the world's shortest scheduled airline flight lasts just 29 seconds. It's to an island too.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Wow! 29 seconds! Any idea where that is?

[@mesillahills]

That one I just saw someplace yesterday. Several just slightly longer ones are listed on KZbin by putting "worlds shortest flight" in the search bar. They are around 1 minute. Oh, I think maybe it was Catalina Island. I'm not sure.

[@rushdiahmad2435]

Seriously? How are you getting home so fast..

[@samuelandaudrey]

Sorry Rushdi, this is just a mini-series and we'll be returning to our Argentina series afterwards.

[@roguelivesmatter5040]

Sam"s daddy looks like Roberto Diniro

[@samuelandaudrey]

LOL, thanks. That has been mentioned before. He should start doing impressions ;)

[@MikeBelatz]

You now why people is starting to follow you? because it can bee seen that you ( even your father )are very good people. I am the argentinian that also follows your videos in spanish. Greetings from Bs As

[@samuelandaudrey]

Ah, thank you very much! So appreciate you follow both channels :)

[@antoniajagodic]

wooow that sausage looks like our KULEN; you must try kulen if you ever come to Croatia. :) :) kulen-damjanovic.com/images_files/kulen_rakija3.jpg this is the picture of Kulen :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Ooooh, that looks so tasty LeAny! Hope we can try it soon.

[@antoniajagodic]

Trust me, it tastes amazing! When you first visit Croatia, I would like to guide you where to go and what to eat. :) @@samuelandaudrey

[@samuelandaudrey]

THank you! Hope we can visit soon!

[@realindian5248]

Hi please meet us if your schedule allows you

[@samuelandaudrey]

Where are you located?

[@fabrisiomendozapoma2594]

Perú pa cuando?

[@samuelandaudrey]

Nos encantaría visitar Perú el próximo año.

[@CCC-AUSTX]

Who are the old guys????? Oh they are your Dads.... After watching for a while I would ditch the two 'old guys' they CRAMP your style!!!!

[@marykay8587]

Trover has recently shut down 😭💔

[@samuelandaudrey]

Felt so bad to find out that news recently.

[@dudi.9483]

0:03 WARNING..WARNING..DRUNK GUY DETECTED !!

[@glorych1168]

that's called 卑詩省

[@samuelandaudrey]

So cool to look that up and see that is means BC :)

[@marinaaceval1254]

Beautiful!!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Marina!