RV Camp on Vancouver Island at Pacific Rim National Park

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 51

  • @rustykatt3870
    @rustykatt3870 Год назад +2

    Thanks for taking us along guys!!

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад +1

      Our pleasure! Safe travels!

  • @Usepen
    @Usepen Год назад +1

    I’m glad smoke is not an impediment for you guys!

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад +1

      No, we were lucky…far more of an issue for folks in north eastern BC and parts of Alberta. Hoping things improve soon for them!

  • @myatlantictravel
    @myatlantictravel Год назад +1

    Ah, that’s a beautiful spot on earth. Nature and the views are amazing. We really enjoyed your video.👍🙂

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад

      🙏 and yes, a wonderful spot! We wish the campsites were open all year!

  • @thomasquigley7040
    @thomasquigley7040 Год назад +1

    Thanks you two. Another great inspirational video. I love the scenery you folks film and the way you take us along for the ride.

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад

      Thank you! So nice! It is a lovely area and our pleasure to share!

  • @carolmelton9067
    @carolmelton9067 Год назад

    Beautiful video! I could smell the salt water from my recliner. And we got a Finch nose boop. Glad he got over his motion sickness.

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed! Finch was actually fine on the way home; he stayed closer to the front where there is less sway, which seems to help! Hope your recovery from surgery going well!

  • @kevlarspirit392
    @kevlarspirit392 3 месяца назад

    The bird you were hearing is a Stellar's Jay and it was wanting some food lol

  • @bethbyers1842
    @bethbyers1842 Год назад

    Beautiful images. Love the cat cameos.

  • @transporter4363
    @transporter4363 Год назад +1

    Great video. Always refreshing to visit the west coast. Have hiked all the beaches many times, and as you mentioned, some busy, others not. Unfortunate that Greens point closes for the winter, that is always a fun time to stay out there.

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад +1

      🙏We have thought to lobby the folks to keep at least part of the park campground open all year, so nice suspect many folks would camp there. Probably have to limit some of the services, but with power it could work well.

  • @cedarforest4621
    @cedarforest4621 Год назад

    Absolutely LOVE that part of Vancouver Island. Haven't been for several years, but miss it lots! Last time we were there GreenPoint didn't have hookups!

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад

      It is a very special place! All the sites have power, which is nice as it avoids generators (we didn’t notice, but someone else said that they are specifically not allowed to be used) and the washrooms /showers are very modern and nice. Still, it is the location that makes is so wonderful.

  • @Tracy1214
    @Tracy1214 7 месяцев назад

    I'm hearing impaired so I watch with captions and I had to chuckle when Gordan says Ucluelet it comes up as You kill it LOL

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  7 месяцев назад +1

      Whoops…not prefect yet!

  • @petefrost1787
    @petefrost1787 Год назад

    We just watched your new video. It definitely captures the beauty of the beach at Greenpoint campground. We rode the paved trail that you showed and it is a fantastic ride. Safe travels to you all.

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад

      🙏 it’s a wonderful spot; one of our favorites! Appreciate your input on the trail for those who love to cycle! 🚐

  • @georgelim2135
    @georgelim2135 Год назад

    Another great video of your travels. We plan to camp at Greenpoint in mid July. Have not camped there before. So, this video is helpful to us. Hope our travels will allow us to meet up again. Take care & keep in touch.

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed and hope we cross paths again one day soon! Don’t forget your bikes!

  • @switchrousseau4992
    @switchrousseau4992 Год назад

    Lovely video. I love that place.

  • @douglasmcbryan3705
    @douglasmcbryan3705 Год назад

    We love Tofino but find its easier and cheaper to go to the Oregon Coast. It works out that
    it does not take any longer if the border waits are short. Oregon has amazing state parks
    as you probably know. Nancy

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад

      Yes, the ferry, both the cost (though in our van it’s only about $7 more than a car) and just getting a booking that works does tend to limit our trips to the Island…suspect islanders like that filter! It’s been a long time since we’ve been down to Oregon and never in our van…on the list. A lot of folks also comment on how RV friendly the state is!

    • @douglasmcbryan3705
      @douglasmcbryan3705 Год назад

      You were so lucky with the weather. Nancy

  • @larryvincent2098
    @larryvincent2098 Год назад

    Beautiful and amazing video on your channel!! I really enjoy this one with ocean and the sand , of course the greener. Thank you for sharing this. As always BS & BK & BC

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад

      🙏. Certainly one of the most beautiful areas in BC!

  • @lorip2109
    @lorip2109 Год назад

    Beautiful B.C.! Green Point is magical and you really captured the beauty. I’ve made a couple of your recipes, looking forward to trying the creamy pasta, looks delicious. We thoroughly enjoy your channel!! Cheers.

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад

      Thank you! Green Point is one of our favorites! Hope recipes have worked well…as we noted, the lentil one has become a staple for us at home. 🚐

    • @lorip2109
      @lorip2109 Год назад

      We’re in our 4th year as vegetarians and I’m always on the lookout for new recipes. Miki you are a good cook and I really appreciate you sharing your recipes. We love the lentils too.

  • @lesliebarclay
    @lesliebarclay Год назад

    You definitely lucked out getting a spot on this long weekend. Congrats. Watching your video I pondered how often you two actually use the awning you paid for when you bought your RV. I don’t have one and don’t want one.

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад

      We actually were ahead of the weekend, but lucky regardless. The only days that were available were at the very beginning of the month and then the campground appeared fully booked until September. As for the awning, we generally only use when we are camped somewhere out in the open. Always retract when not needed, so it may not always show in our videos. It can work well when we do use, but the majority of the time for us either the sun is in the wrong position or simply not needed as we try to park where there is shade. Some folks use all the time it appears. An interesting option for some RVs is a batwing; if you have a roof rack you can attach on almost any side and adjust angle as needed. All manual of course, so light and simple.

  • @TamalynRoberts
    @TamalynRoberts Год назад

    We are book in for 8th June and very excited as got site 83. Thanks for sharing your video.

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад +1

      If memory serves many of sites 71-90 are ocean facing (83 is..) and several have either glimpses or nice views…perfect! Enjoy and safe travels! Btw, we didn’t mention but the highway construction was still underway near Kennedy Lake, but we found little to no delay.

    • @TamalynRoberts
      @TamalynRoberts Год назад

      @@hikenrv great thanks

  • @ScubaSteveCanada
    @ScubaSteveCanada Год назад

    Well done. Good to see you two and the RUclips star (Finch). I stayed at the Green Point campground ... in Newfoundland :-)

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад

      Suspect that was wonderful too! Finch enjoyed the trip more on the way home…hung out near the front so no motion sickness.

    • @ScubaSteveCanada
      @ScubaSteveCanada Год назад

      @@hikenrv Saw my one and only iceberg there ... right outside my RV window.

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад

      @@ScubaSteveCanada amazing!!!

  • @cleanerlakes
    @cleanerlakes Год назад

    We couldn’t book a site! It was sold out and there were 7,000 people in the booking queue. 😭😭

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  Год назад

      Yes, there were only a few dates at the very start of May. Popular place! Maybe September?

  • @stephano6793
    @stephano6793 Год назад

    Belted Kingfisher is your noisey bird

  • @kevlarspirit392
    @kevlarspirit392 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for doing this video. Hoping to go on my first ever vacation @ 54 and considering this campground as well as French Beach. How far is it to the beach from the closest sites? And is the path to the beach walker accessible? Ive developed mobility issues, i can walk but need to be able to stop and sit so would want to walk with my walker. And when would you say the bugs start? We'd be planning on booking for last week of May 2025.

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  3 месяца назад +1

      @@kevlarspirit392 we don’t recall the main trail as having any obstacles, but it is steep and not paved.. Of course the end near the beach itself can be a bit mucky at times (mix of sand/mud and any small logs that have floated in). There is a second trail more in the middle of the campground as well. Neither trail really what we would call walker friendly given steep grade. Probably a 5- 10 minute walk from most camping to the beach. The campground itself is on a hill above the beach, but there are several spots within the park itself that are more easily accessible from a parking lot along the beach (see note here parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/visit/visit3) . All are a short drive away and amazing as well. Just to note: reservations fill here quickly…usually in first few days at best. As for bugs…well the last few times we were there was early May and never a real issue for us, but we would guess not much later, but it also,depends on your site. Closer to the beach a bit more of a breeze and less standing water issues. We haven’t heard anyone really complain about it. We hope this helps! Certainly one of the nicer places to visit in BC!

    • @kevlarspirit392
      @kevlarspirit392 3 месяца назад

      @@hikenrv The main trail, is that the one near site 94 and next to the lookout point? The one that people walk through a rock opening and it brings you out onto the beach near the big ocean rocks? Is the trail dirt/crushed rock? I would probably use my walker where I can, it's got semi all terrian wheels. Then fold it and use poles where I can't. Or use poles/ hubbys arm and a lightweight collapsible chair for when I need to stop and sit. Hopefully my mobility will have improved more by then but just going off how it is now just in case. Would you think bugs would be bad by the last week of May?

    • @hikenrv
      @hikenrv  3 месяца назад +1

      @@kevlarspirit392 yes, that’s the one. We doubt bugs an issue, but again it will depend.