Handsome Dans guidebook to Port Renfrew BC and area

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Handsome Dan Enterprises Inc.
Handsome Dans guidebook to Port Renfrew BC and area

Sightseeing

The coast features stunning sculptural formations and tidepools carved out by sea-tossed boulders, providing homes to a rich variety of intertidal marine life. The conditions in tides and temperature create a habitat for species well adapted to the rugged environment, such as sea stars, anemones, chitons, mussels, and snails. Visiting Port Renfrew and not hiking at Botanical Beach would be like visiting New York City and not going to the Statue of Liberty. Botanical Beach and nearby Botany Bay can be accessed at the end of Cerantes Road from the large roundabout parking lot in the Juan de Fuca Provincial Marine Park which includes a great nearby picnic table area.
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Botanical Beach Provincial Park
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The coast features stunning sculptural formations and tidepools carved out by sea-tossed boulders, providing homes to a rich variety of intertidal marine life. The conditions in tides and temperature create a habitat for species well adapted to the rugged environment, such as sea stars, anemones, chitons, mussels, and snails. Visiting Port Renfrew and not hiking at Botanical Beach would be like visiting New York City and not going to the Statue of Liberty. Botanical Beach and nearby Botany Bay can be accessed at the end of Cerantes Road from the large roundabout parking lot in the Juan de Fuca Provincial Marine Park which includes a great nearby picnic table area.
Sombrio Beach is a hidden gem for surfers and less crowded than Jordan River; more private and inviting too. Sombrio Beach is only an easy 15 minute hike from the parking lot. Once at the beach, look for the hidden waterfall, unless someone tells you about it, you could easily miss it, despite it being so close. Approximately 25 minutes drive from Port Renfrew.
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Sombrio Beach Trailhead
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Sombrio Beach is a hidden gem for surfers and less crowded than Jordan River; more private and inviting too. Sombrio Beach is only an easy 15 minute hike from the parking lot. Once at the beach, look for the hidden waterfall, unless someone tells you about it, you could easily miss it, despite it being so close. Approximately 25 minutes drive from Port Renfrew.
Mystic beach is about a 2km (45 min) hike from the parking lot to the beach through beautiful ancient forest and well maintain trail. You will pass a cool suspension bridge about half way. There are small caves on the western side of the beach that you can reach and explore during low tide and the waterfall on the east side is for sure going to catch your attention. At low tide, you can walk right under it. Approximately 40 - 45 minutes from Port Renfrew. Use the China Beach Trailhead entry.
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Mystic Beach
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Mystic beach is about a 2km (45 min) hike from the parking lot to the beach through beautiful ancient forest and well maintain trail. You will pass a cool suspension bridge about half way. There are small caves on the western side of the beach that you can reach and explore during low tide and the waterfall on the east side is for sure going to catch your attention. At low tide, you can walk right under it. Approximately 40 - 45 minutes from Port Renfrew. Use the China Beach Trailhead entry.
Approximately a 15 minute drive from Port Renfrew. Great hike must see!
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Avatar Grove
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Approximately a 15 minute drive from Port Renfrew. Great hike must see!
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Big Lonely Doug
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Wild Renfrew Whale Watching
17293 Parkinson Rd

Food scene

The Renfrew Pub is a locals favorite, with its warm and welcoming atmosphere. It's the perfect place to go after enjoying some time on Snuggery Cove’s beautiful waters or while waiting for your boat! Enjoy micro-brews, tasty fare, and nautical charm along with pool tables that will keep you entertained throughout any trip. Sit outside-whether it be during sunset hours when all of nature takes center stage before our eyes; afterwards we can return here again another day because this pub has great food and drinks. Check Facebook page for current hours. Open year round; operating hours vary.
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The Renfrew Pub
17310 Parkinson Rd
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The Renfrew Pub is a locals favorite, with its warm and welcoming atmosphere. It's the perfect place to go after enjoying some time on Snuggery Cove’s beautiful waters or while waiting for your boat! Enjoy micro-brews, tasty fare, and nautical charm along with pool tables that will keep you entertained throughout any trip. Sit outside-whether it be during sunset hours when all of nature takes center stage before our eyes; afterwards we can return here again another day because this pub has great food and drinks. Check Facebook page for current hours. Open year round; operating hours vary.
More than just a marina, they are the West Coast's dining destination. Check website for current hours. Typically open year round.
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Bridgemans West Coast Eatery
17110 Parkinson Rd
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More than just a marina, they are the West Coast's dining destination. Check website for current hours. Typically open year round.
Great for breakfast. check for hours. Open for summer season, hours vary.
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Tomi's Home Style Cooking
17152 Parkinson Rd
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Great for breakfast. check for hours. Open for summer season, hours vary.
Open typically June - Sept only.
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Coastal Kitchen Cafe
17245 Parkinson Rd
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Open typically June - Sept only.

Gas

Gas Station and Propane Needs
Pacheedaht Gas Bar
16947 Parkinson Road
Gas Station and Propane Needs

Boating, Fishing

Fishing Charters and Boating, boat mooring and trailer storage during your stay * Please note the marina does not book fishing charters, you will have to find and book a fishing charter guide**
Pacific Gateway Marina
17110 Parkinson Rd
Fishing Charters and Boating, boat mooring and trailer storage during your stay * Please note the marina does not book fishing charters, you will have to find and book a fishing charter guide**

Consejos sobre la ciudad

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Groceries

If you are looking for a remote community with few amenities, then Port Renfrew may be the place. - The community of Port Renfrew is remote and there's no grocery store. However, you can purchase some produce at the The General Store aka San Juan Market and get your beer & liquor needs met! It is recommended to bring groceries and food for your stay with you.
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Cell Service

Unfortunately, there's currently no cell service in Port Renfrew. We suggest you be prepared to disconnect from social media and other apps while here so that your phone has more battery life for exploring! WiFi is available at various locations - make sure to turn on "WiFi Calling" before coming out. UPDATE MAY 2023- If you have Rogers or Fido you should have cell service in Port Renfrew.
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wifi

Wifi is available at each cottage Handsome Dan represents WiFi can be slow sometimes, especially during peak times. It's important to bear in mind that our remote internet connection speed is limited and we may experience slower streaming services like Netflix as well as larger file uploads because limitation on bandwidth available at any given time (streaming requires more data per second). We recommend downloading movies to your device before coming out. We have a few cottages with High Speed Starlink Internet available. If the cottage you rented has High Speed Internet it is listed.