Right before Campbell River, the Miracle Beach Provincial Park invites for a sunbath. In the back, you see the majestic Coast Mountains of the mainland.

Breakfast on the patio of the Ocean Front B&B.

On your way to Campbell River you should stop at the Oyster Bay. Here you will see people collecting oysters, and you will find many empty oyster shells.

Once you leave Campbell River behind, it suddenly gets very rural, and the constant stream of cars is replaced by a logging truck then and now. Just 3% of the people live in the northern half of Vancouver Island, so do some shopping in Campbell River. There will be very few opportunities for the next 220 km.

Logging is important for the economy of Vancouver Island. But usually the forests are not cut close to the highway, so the tourists won't get upset. Here, one of the rare examples for a logged area.