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Highway 14, also known as West Coast Road is one of the most
popular roads for motorcyclists on Vancouver Island. On a sunny day you’ll encounter motorcycles of all types
making their way from Victoria to Port Renfrew and back. The scenery is spectacular as it
follows the southwest coast of Vancouver Island. Along with the scenery, the road is filled with corners and
elevations changes. Perfect for a
day trip or as part of the Pacific Marine Circle Route. The road is narrow in places and there
are many places where the pavement has “heaved”, which can make for a rough
ride so take care.
The ride form Port Renfrew to Jordan River is the best part
of the ride, with tight corners, rapid elevations changes and spectacular
views. A stop by the beach in
Jordan River is a must.
Jordan River, BC
After Jordan River the road will become busier and likely
slower in pace. A few kilometers
south of French Beach Provincial Park you’ll need to look for a small “A” frame
building that houses the Shirley Delicious Café. The proprietors are very friendly and the coffee, pies and
other pastries are reason enough to take this ride. It’s on the ocean side of the road.
Shirley Delicious Cafe
After enjoying the treats at the café, you’ll find that the
roads and the area will become more populated and busy as you near
Victoria. The next area of size is
Sooke, BC. Sooke use to be a quiet
coastal village, however it’s grown as Victoria has grown, still keeping many
of it’s small town charm. If
you’re looking for a great place to spend the night outside of the busy
Victoria area, consider the Best Western Prestige Oceanfront Resort. It’s quiet and the location is first
class.
Best Western Prestige Oceanfront Resort
Sooke Waterfront
From Sooke it’s a short ride to Victoria, Vancouver Island’s
largest and best-known city. However, on the way out of Sooke, stop at the historic 17 Mile House Pub for food and refreshment.
Once you're in Victoria, stop and enjoy a little taste of Britian and the charms of British Columbia's capital.
17 Mile House Pub
Once you're in Victoria, stop and enjoy a little taste of Britian and the charms of British Columbia's capital.
Victoria, BC
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