[dodger]

Originally Posted by The Fisherman Guy

Definitely, definitely have breakfast - lunch - and dinner at The Matterson House restaurant in Ukee. Some of the best food on the west coast.

If you haven't booked a charter yet, the Canadian Princess offers the most affordable options.

Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay in Vancouver to Departure Bay in Nanaimo.

On the way to Ukee, stop at Coombs, look for the Coombs Goats on the roof Market. Buy some candied salmon, maple.

Further on the way to Ukee, prepare to stop at Cathedral Grove. Massive trees, great forest walks to stretch your legs.

Bring a raincoat, and wool. There's a reason the locals wear it all the time, it rains almost daily.

A walk down by the water in the morning fog in Ukee, coffee in hand, is a great way to repeatedly ask yourself why do you not live on the island.

Have fun. One of the most beautiful places on earth.

Tight lines!

This is exactly what I did 10 years ago. Enjoy the trip and yes a coffee in the a.m. on the dock is what makes life great!

Dodger.