I did it in my 22' C-Dory a couple years ago. Actually had dinner aboard N60 Sea Level II in Tofino.
The only rough water I had was around Estevan Point. 20-25 knots of NW wind blowing for days on end. I surfed my way around...
Going around Brooks Peninsula was flat calm and foggy. Actually I had a lot of fog...you have radar, right? Be alert for small sport fishing boats running fast no matter the conditions.
The lightstations and lightkeepers are a phenomenal weather resource. Get the latest info from them on the continuous marine broadcast.
Other than in Barkley Sound I only shared a couple anchorages with other boats.
Here are some of my favorite spots...
- Julian Cove, Quatsino Sound. Scenic, good anchorage.
- Columbia Cove, Brooks Peninsula. Hike to beautiful sandy beaches, explore rocks and surf by dinghy/kayak.
- Bunsby Islands. Gunk holing paradise.
- Walters Cove, Kyuquot Sound. Super friendly people at the Kyuquot Inn.
- Rugged Point Marine Park. Gorgeous beaches, great hiking. Last summer there was a cougar attack, so be careful.
- Nuchatlitz, Esperanza Inlet. Interesting exploring, excellent anchorage.
- Hisnit Inlet, Nootka Sound. Beautiful anchorage, saw a bear on shore.
- Friendly Cove, Nootka Sound. Fascinating history. Visit the light keepers, too.
- Hot Springs Cove, Clayoquot Sound. Visit the hot springs before about 9:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. to avoid the big tourist crowds. I watched a whale breach while sitting in the hot spring...can it get any better??
- Bacchante Bay, Clayoquot Sound. Beautiful, spacious anchorage.
- Lucky Creek, Barkley Sound. Take the dinghy at half tide or better up Lucky Creek. The pools at the end are great for swimming.
- Pinkerton Islands, Barkley Sound. Peaceful, beautiful anchorage.
- Robbers Passage, Barkley Sound. Port Alberni Yacht Club has an outstation here that is open to the public. Nice stop.
- Broken Group, Barkley Sound. Too many great spots to list. The outer islands were my favorite...watching the surf roll in is very cool for those of us who spend most of our time in protected waters.
A few other notes...
Tofino is a tough place to visit by boat. Limited visitor moorage and strong currents at the dock. Ucluelet is much easier to visit and you can always go by land to Tofino.
In 2013 there was no cell phone service from the entrance to Quatsino Sound until almost Tofino.
No dogs are allowed ashore in the Broken Group.
Bamfield has an apparently amazing Music By The Sea festival in early July.
Let me know if you have specific questions.