It is an adventurous, beautiful drive to Bamfield and an important part of the journey. The roads you are about to take are part of the reason for the quiet and seclusion offered by our small town. Anyone who is in Bamfield made a concerted effort to get there because they love this town and want to be here - that road is one of the reasons they never want to leave! :) It is worth the journey, just allow enough time and be patient with the conditions and other drivers.

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If you are driving out to Bamfield it is important to keep in mind that these are busy, privately owned, gravel, logging roads with little or no cell phone service. This road can be in any condition (from "actually, pretty darn good" to "downright terrible") depending on the stretch of road, the current weather conditions or the season. You can check road information on Western Forest Products website . Make sure you have lots of gas, window cleaning supplies (the dust can be really bad for visibility), a spare tire (know how to change a tire) and provisions for a longer trip than expected. The logging trucks have the right of way so pull over to the side (you probably don't have to stop - just give them room) when you meet one. Don't pass on a corner, on the crest of a hill or into a cloud of dust. If you are driving slower than others, pull over and let them pass you when it is safe to do so - there is no shame in that and it prevents frustrations from becoming poor judgement calls. 

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Some basic directions are on the map below or click on the orange buttons to download more detailed directions that you can print and bring along with you.