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Best stop on the way to Tofino

Planning a road trip across Vancouver Island?

Make Sproat Lake Landing your first great memory before the coast. Whether you’re driving from Nanaimo, Victoria, or Vancouver, we’re the most scenic and satisfying stop between Port Alberni and Tofino.

Best Ice Cream in Port Alberni🍦

Just off Highway 4, Della’s Café is home to Port Alberni’s best ice cream stop — serving premium scoops in house-baked waffle cones. Looking for something unique? Try our locally famous Ice Cream Taco, made fresh and filled with your choice of flavour.

We’re the last place to get ice cream before you hit Ucluelet or Tofino — and it comes with a stunning lakefront view. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert or a memorable snack break, this is a sweet moment you’ll remember from your Vancouver Island road trip.

Top Coffee Stop Between Nanaimo and Tofino ☕️

Skip the drive-thru. Della’s Café offers specialty coffees, handcrafted espresso drinks, and a rotating menu of fresh baked goods — from flaky croissants to oversized cookies. We’re a favourite among both locals and road-trippers looking for coffee near Port Alberni with a relaxing atmosphere.

Heading west from Victoria, Nanaimo, or the ferry from Vancouver? This is your last chance to sit, sip, and stretch your legs before the long, winding road to the coast.

Scenic Stop to Relax and Recharge 🌊

Our lakeside location offers much more than food and drink. Take a break, walk by the water, snap a photo, or enjoy a lakeside snack with family and friends. We’re one of the few scenic stops on the Tofino drive that’s both relaxing and easy to access — just minutes from Port Alberni.

For families, couples, or anyone needing a moment off the road, this is a hidden gem worth planning into your trip.

Cold Beer & Wine To Go 🍻

If you’re heading to a cabin, campsite, or Airbnb, make your trip easier with a visit to the front desk at Sproat Lake Landing. We offer a convenient selection of cold beer and BC wine for off-sales — ideal for those stocking up before the coast.

We’re one of the only stops between Port Alberni and Tofino where you can pick up alcohol to go in a scenic setting. Perfect for road trippers, surfers, and anyone prepping for a weekend away.

Where to Find Us📍

Located right on Highway 4, just past Port Alberni, we’re the last memorable food and rest stop before Ucluelet and Tofino. Stop in, stretch out, and experience what locals already know.

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Add This to Your Trip ✅

✔️ Best ice cream in Port Alberni
✔️ Top-rated café and coffee stop on the Tofino drive
✔️ Off-sales: cold beer & wine available through the hotel
✔️ Outdoor seating with lake views
✔️ Family-friendly and road trip ready

Attractions

Tofino or Ucluelet

There is a lot to explore in both Tofino and Ucluelet and these amazing places require careful planning and a great home base to see it all.

Heading to Tofino

Is surfing a passion of yours? How about storm chasing? Maybe walking long and sandy beaches is more your pace? Whatever your love is we are sure you can find it in Tofino and we would love to host you on your journey to or from.

The Pacific Rim Park Reserve is a must visit for all those travellers looking to truly experience the wonders of the West Coast. Take the day exploring the coastline, the incredible trees, coves and even hot springs. The perfect place for nature lovers and adventure seekers, armed with binoculars for the birds and cameras for the memories.

Rest easy at the end of your day and practice your travellers’ stories on each other over hand crafted cocktails on our patio.

Visit Ucluelet

Take a walk on the Wild Pacific Trail and it will weave itself into your soul, whether this is your first visit or a daily ritual.

This easy, family-friendly trail traces the edge of reefs where shipwrecks, whales and vistas abound. You will be enthralled by Vancouver Island’s dramatic beauty and helpful interpretive signs will enrich your visit to Ucluelet’s famous 9km trail network. A perfect destination for photographers, storm watchers, bird watchers and hikers of all abilities. Wheelchair access is available at the lighthouse area.

The trail can be walked in two main sections. Section one is a loop starting near the lighthouse (overlooking the Broken Group Islands of Pacific Rim National Park). Section two extends 5 km north from Big Beach Park. Then you can leave the wind-sculpted coastline to visit the largest trees in the area at Ancient Cedars grove. Breathe in the heady scent of a stand of trees over 800 years old!

Many visitors travel from great distances to experience this spiritual retreat. It is no wonder that a multitude of languages can be heard as you stroll past frequent benches tucked into frequent viewpoints.

The entire trail enjoys a dense rainforest canopy providing a natural umbrella in any weather, so any time of year is a rewarding time to visit. Come see us at the front desk or send us an email if you would like to learn more and start planning your next trip.

If you would like some help planning your next excursion, please come see us at the front desk or send us an email today so we can help you get underway.