Canada
Port Renfrew
Giant trees and giant surf bracket a fishing town at the west coast road's end.
The pub's taps face a harbour that empties toward Big Trees country. Up the valley, a spruce wider than a living room holds court.
Port Renfrew brands itself the tall-tree capital with reason; Avatar Grove and Canada's largest spruce stand nearby. Botanical Beach's tide pools and the trailheads of two storied coastal hikes anchor the shore. The town stays a fishing village at heart, menus pitched at anglers and surfers alike.
Solo
Tide pools, big trees and pub counters fill an end-of-road day completely.
Friends
Anglers and hikers split mornings and compare at the taps.
- Avatar Grove and Canada's largest spruce crown the tall-tree claim.
- Botanical Beach's pools reward the low-tide hour.
- The West Coast and Juan de Fuca trails start from the town's doorstep.
The Renfrew Pub pitches its taps and menus at anglers, surfers and everyone off the trail.
The pub stands right beside the dock, its seafood billed boat-to-table from nearby waters.
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