Can I get to Lake Cowichan, Duncan, Tofino, & Nanaimo from Port Renfrew without backtracking to Victoria?
Yes. The road to Lake Cowichan is the first leg to saving hours of driving and is now fully paved (called the Pacific Marine Circle Route). From Lake Cowichan the road is paved to Duncan/Nanaimo. To access Tofino you’ll head north from Honeymoon Bay again this is a gravel road to Port Alberni. It’s best to check with the Info center in Lake Cowichan as to the road conditions. Otherwise using the road to Duncan will still save time.
