Bamfield Main in Area A (Bamfield), British Columbia

Bamfield Main in Area A (Bamfield) is a two-lane, gravelled secondary road (70 km/h, also known as Franklin River Road). It crosses Underwood Main, Bell Road, Museum Cutoff, Bamfield 10, Thomas Main, Ridge Main, Corrigan Main, Roberts Main, Elk Main, Hawthorne Main, Grey Main and Hawthorn 101A and ends in a cul-de-sac. Bamfield Main is also known as Franklin River Road. This road is part of the hiking trail "Vancouver Island Trail". Bamfield Main also exists in Area F (Cherry Creek).

Alternative Name
Franklin River Road
Road Type
secondary road
Lanes
2
Speed Limit
70

Campsite

  • Arden Creek Recreation Site – approx. 19,4 km.
  • Klanawa River Camp. A nice campsite with bear boxes, and an outhouse, beside the cable car crossing – approx. 33,7 km.
  • Tsusiat Falls Camp – approx. 34,0 km.
  • Tsocowis Creek Camp. Campsite on the beach, with a bear box, and outhouse. – approx. 34,9 km.
  • Orange Juice Creek Camp. A campsite without bear bins, or an outhouse. Just space on the beach beside the creek. – approx. 35,5 km.
  • Darling River Camp. A nice campsite with bear boxes, and an outhouse. – approx. 35,8 km.
  • Michigan Creek Camp – approx. 36,5 km.

Convenience stores

  • Tides & Trails Market – approx. 32,5 km.

Ferry terminals

  • Kildonan – approx. 19,3 km.
  • Bamfield – approx. 32,3 km.
  • Bamfield West Dock – approx. 32,4 km.
  • Bamfield East Dock – approx. 32,7 km.

Tourist information offices

  • Alberni Inlet Trail - Trailhead Kiosk – approx. 14,9 km.

General stores

  • Bamfield Mercantile & Marine – approx. 32,4 km.

Restaurants

  • Flora's Restaurant (opening hours: Mon–Wed 16–21; Thu–Sun 12–21) at Bamfield Boardwalk 75 (V0R1B0) – approx. 32,4 km.

Clinic

  • Bamfield Health Centre (opening hours: Mon–Fri 9–17) at Bamfield Road 353 (V0R 1B0) – approx. 32,6 km.

Post offices

  • Kildonan (Canada Post) (V0R 2B0) – approx. 19,3 km.
  • Bamfield (Canada Post) (V0R 1B0) – approx. 32,4 km.

Hotels

  • Tyee Resort and Fishing Lodge at Michelsens Lane 8 (V0R 1B0) – approx. 32,3 km.
  • Bamfield Inn – approx. 32,4 km.

Boat hires

  • Bamfield Boat Rentals – approx. 31,7 km.

Fire station

  • Bamfield VFD Fire Hall 1 at Pachena Road 368 – approx. 32,4 km.

Public toilet

  • Tree House Toilets (free, unisex) – approx. 32,4 km.

Community centre

  • House of Huu-ay-aht – approx. 33,6 km.