Port Renfrew Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in British Columbia, Canada
About Port Renfrew
Port Renfrew is the home of the Pacheedaht First Nation, meaning "People of the Sea Foam", who have traditional village sites in and around the main town centre. The West Coast Trail, a world-famous hiking trail built in 1907 along the west coast of Vancouver Island to save shipwrecked sailors, is on the Jordan River adjacent to Port Renfrew. During the days of sail, 1830–1925, 137 major shipping tragedies occurred in the immediate vicinity of the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. International recognition was given to this stretch of water off Port Renfrew. It became known as the Graveyard of the Pacific. Founded as Port San Juan, the settlers changed the name to honor Lord Renfrew who planned to settle crofters there. The name was changed due to mail being sent to the San Juan Isla
Top Attractions in Port Renfrew
Explore the best things to see and do in Port Renfrew:
- ★Avatar Grove
- ★Red Creek Fir
- ★San Juan Spruce
Where to Stay in Port Renfrew
- 🏨Big Fish Lodge
- 🏨Stay Port Renfrew
- 🏨Trailhead Resort
- 🏨Wild Renfrew Seaside Cottages
Port Renfrew Travel Guide Sections
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