SURVIVOR: FRANK ISLAND
(off Chestermann's Beach, Tofino)
Frank Island is a tiny island off the west coast of Vancouver Island. It's connected to the mainland for only 4 hours a day, at all other times the high tide covers up the sand spit (you can see it in the below pic - we cheated and took a photo of a postacard, no we do not have a helicopter).
Leaving our van behind on the mainland, we decided to stay on the Island itself, in an octagonal cedar cabin, called 'La Piccola'.
It is probably the most remote location we have ever stayed. We had 4 hours of daylight to hike over the spit laden with backpacks and supplies for the next 4 days. It was absolutely extraordinary, there was no one on the island except us. In the evening, when the tide completely covered the spit, there was a moment that was slightly scary but also totally exhilarating as we realised we were completely cut off from the mainland.
It’s not super cheap, but if you’re looking to absolutely get away from the world, this is your spot. It is amazing beyond imagination. There is no telephone, no reception, no television, even the tap in the kitchen is operated by a pump. The most amusing part, the outdoor toilet only has 3 doors with a view out to sea! To book the cabin, just click here.
Leaving our van behind on the mainland, we decided to stay on the Island itself, in an octagonal cedar cabin, called 'La Piccola'.
It is probably the most remote location we have ever stayed. We had 4 hours of daylight to hike over the spit laden with backpacks and supplies for the next 4 days. It was absolutely extraordinary, there was no one on the island except us. In the evening, when the tide completely covered the spit, there was a moment that was slightly scary but also totally exhilarating as we realised we were completely cut off from the mainland.
It’s not super cheap, but if you’re looking to absolutely get away from the world, this is your spot. It is amazing beyond imagination. There is no telephone, no reception, no television, even the tap in the kitchen is operated by a pump. The most amusing part, the outdoor toilet only has 3 doors with a view out to sea! To book the cabin, just click here.
Frank Island - off the west coast of Vancouver Island:
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The cabin, La Piccola and its blustery surrounds...
This place was amazing - there are solar panels on the roof charged the halogen lights, a fireplace kept us warm, and we used a foot-pump to work the taps in the sink! It was so unique - complete seclusion in an ocean-side setting...
This is the incredible sunset view from the cabin - looking west into the Atlantic Ocean.
Ni night...
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