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Galiano Inn Oceanfront Inn & Spa

Galiano Island

Galiano Inn Oceanfront Inn & Spa

An oceanfront boutique hotel on the Pacific Coast, on the Gulf Islands
Woodstone Manor on Galiano Island

Galiano Island

Woodstone Manor on Galiano Island

Woodstone Manor is a magical place for romantic getaways. It’s also the perfect place for intimate weddings, reunions with family and friends, and retreats. Luxurious rooms. Patio with fireplace overlooking a lovely pastoral scene. Bar and lounge. West coast menu featuring local and fresh ingredients. The Woodstone is truly special; private and quiet. Just listen to the silence and you’ll immediately feel yourself relaxing.
Aqualink

Galiano Island

Aqualink

AquaLink is a scheduled, foot-passenger-only, Water Taxi service connecting all 5 Southern Gulf Islands. Why visit only one Gulf Islands, when you can visit all 5 and get the unique experience of seeing them from the water?
Southern Gulf Islands Tourism Partnership

Galiano Island

Southern Gulf Islands Tourism Partnership

Rising from the cool, clear water of the North Pacific, just off the mainland of British Columbia, Canada, you’ll find a handful of serene, verdant, rolling crowns we call the Southern Gulf Islands. Here, in the cool Mediterranean microclimate, your days are warmed by good neighbours and West Coast sunshine, your hearts are filled with inspiration, and your nights are sung to sleep by the orca whales that call these channels home.
Poets Cove Resort & Spa

Pender Island

Poets Cove Resort & Spa

Poets Cove Resort Spa, the premier luxury resort in the Southern Gulf Islands and home to the best sunset views on Pender Island. Part of British Columbia’s West Coast Gulf Island archipelago, Poets Cove is the perfect escape, offering a luxury boutique retreat framed by charming Arts Crafts architecture, lush gardens, and breathtaking ocean views. Just a short ferry, boat, or seaplane ride away from Vancouver, Victoria, and Seattle, our small island oasis set in the secluded Bedwell Harbour bay feels a million miles away.
The Cottages on Salt Spring Island

Salt Spring Island

The Cottages on Salt Spring Island

Nestled on the edge of Bullock Lake, The Cottages are luxury accommodations for your Salt Spring Island adventures or for your relaxing escape. One, two, and three-bedroom cottages equipped with full kitchens, living rooms, ensuite washrooms, and patios with serene lake views. Complimentary canoes, paddle boards, and BBQs. Pet-friendly and pet-free cottages are available. Your perfect year-round getaway.
The Glass Foundry

Salt Spring Island

The Glass Foundry

A glassblowing studio and gallery where functional and decorative glass is blown, cast and pressed using recycled window glass. Also at the Foundry are summertime workshops for families kids, demonstrations and informative sessions covering the development and use of the super-energy efficient equipment developed here and is use worldwide. Summer hours 10-5 daily reduced winter hours.
Hastings House Country House Hotel

Salt Spring Island

Hastings House Country House Hotel

Oceanfront Hotel, Gourmet Restaurant and Spa. Hastings House Country House Hotel is an idyllic luxury country resort, spa, and restaurant situated on 22 verdant acres of waterfront property overlooking Ganges Harbour on Salt Spring Island. Guests will enjoy lovely suites, renowned dining, and relaxing spa treatments in a casually elegant atmosphere. Serene and tranquil, Hastings House is the ideal location from which to explore the regions natural beauty and the creativity of the Gulf Islands.
Salt Spring Arts

Salt Spring Island

Salt Spring Arts

From our home in historic Mahon Hall, Salt Spring Arts delivers programs that promote the role of the Arts in establishing a healthy and vibrant community. We cultivate creative growth by supporting participation in the arts through cultural opportunities, exciting programs, and arts advocacy, and by linking Salt Spring with artists beyond our shores. Our events include exhibitions and events, performances, artist talks, artist residencies, outdoor summer concerts, and arts education.
Page’s Resort Group

Central Island

Page’s Resort Group

Pages Resort Group has two properties on Gabriola Island: Page’s Resort Marina and Pages Inn on Silva Bay offering one and two-bedroom self-contained cottages, suites, a full-service campground with tent RV sites, washrooms, showers, laundry facilities, a large marina fuel dock and kayak rentals. As much as Gabriola shines in the busy season, the quiet beauty and charm of the off-season can be even more magical.
ArtSpring

Salt Spring Island

ArtSpring

ArtSpring is Salt Spring Islands Community Arts Centre spotlighting the visual and performing arts through seasonal programming of theatre, dance, and music for all ages. ArtSpring celebrates artistic excellence and social impact, engaging the community with performances of provincial, national, and international calibre while also being a hub for local artists, craftspeople, speakers, youth, amateur groups, festivals, and community causes to gather, collaborate, and express. ArtSpring hosts its first international arts exhibit April 21-May 24, 2023 with works from six acclaimed San Juan Island artists as one of the three galleries participating in Archipelago: Contemporary Art of the Salish Sea.
Lightwater Cove

Salt Spring Island

Lightwater Cove

Sanctuary on Salt Spring. An oceanfront farm on Salt Spring Island’s historic south side, Lightwater Cove is a short ferry or floatplane ride from Vancouver, Victoria, or Seattle. Southern exposure brings early blossoms, lingering sunsets, and nights lush with stars. Here guests enjoy the best of both worlds—a landscape of wild beauty and a rich island culture of organic food, artisanal crafts, and outdoor adventure.
Silver Shadow Taxi

Salt Spring Island

Silver Shadow Taxi

Silver Shadow Taxi has proudly served Salt Spring Island for 35 years.
The Salt Spring Studio Tour

Salt Spring Island

The Salt Spring Studio Tour

A self-guided tradition for over 33 years. The map will guide you to the local artisans studios, simply follow the blue and white sheep signs
Gabriola Arts Council

Central Island

Gabriola Arts Council

Gabriola Arts Council’s mission is to engage, enhance, and inspire the community’s cultural vitality through leadership, collaboration, and service. GAC has been operating for over 27 years and has many long-standing programs that delight and engage the community and visitors alike. Come to the island to enjoy the Isle of the Arts Festival, Cultivate, GLOW, Studio Tour, and more. Together we cultivate the arts.
YCD Nanaimo Airport

Central Island

YCD Nanaimo Airport

Nanaimo Airport YCD is Vancouver Island’s most centrally located airport based on current census population data. YCD works to provide a safe, efficient, and financially viable airport that offers excellent value and service to all users, and in partnership with others, contributes significantly to the well-being of the community. YCD is located just 9km north of Ladysmith and 14km south of Nanaimo and is serviced by two carriers, Air Canada and West Jet. This modern airport offers non-stop flights to Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton, plus Toronto seasonally. Airport shuttles and taxis connect the city with the airport and rental car kiosks are conveniently located at YCD.
Oceanfront Suites At Cowichan Bay

Cowichan

Oceanfront Suites At Cowichan Bay

The Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay is idyllically nestled in the Cowichan Valley, between Victoria and Nanaimo, in the seaside village of Cowichan Bay. With its eclectic collection of shops and restaurants and the wharves filled with sailboats, fishing boats, and floating homes, Cowichan Bay is one of the most picturesque, secret locations on Vancouver Island. The Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay offers 56 spacious suites, all facing the ocean. Each is equipped with a master bedroom, bathroom, and a comfortable living and dining area. And most suites are equipped with a complete kitchen! Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, romantic getaway, family vacation, or a special wedding destination, The Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay can deliver in comfort and style.
Cowichan Bay Maritime Museum

Cowichan

Cowichan Bay Maritime Museum

The Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is an active community-based maritime museum operated by the Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. The Cowichan Wooden Boat Society is a non-profit organization founded to preserve, exhibit and demonstrate maritime heritage, especially that of wooden boats. The Society was originally conceived in the 1980s as a wooden boat-building workshop but has expanded its role to become a museum. In addition to the exhibits and museum, the Maritime Centre holds wooden boat-building courses for adults and children in its workshop. The Society also operates a historic marine way for the hauling and cleaning of boats and maintains a small fleet of traditional small craft.
BC Forest Discovery Centre

Cowichan

BC Forest Discovery Centre

The BC Forest Discovery Centre is a 100-acre, open-air museum with an operational railway in Duncan, British Columbia. The Centre features forest and marsh trails with excellent bird-watching opportunities. The story of BC’s forest industry is shared through exhibits, heritage buildings, and logging artifacts. Special events are offered throughout the year that include family activities and workshops for adults and seniors. Train and many areas are wheelchair accessible. Pets on leashes are welcome with the exception of food outlets and on the train.
Vancouver Island Military Museum

Central Island

Vancouver Island Military Museum

The Vancouver Island Military Museum is staffed by a dedicated group of veteran volunteers and military historians committed to honouring Canadas proud military history and traditions. The museum houses a truly remarkable collection of artifacts and memorabilia displayed in more than thirty exhibits. The museum also pays tribute to the important contribution of Canadas Aboriginal Veterans, and includes the history of the RCMP as well as the evolution of Women in the Armed Forces. The museum is is home to the Veterans Wall of Honour, the largest tribute in the province honouring Canadian Veterans. Come See Come Learn Come Experience History.
Saysutshun – Newcastle Island

Central Island

Saysutshun – Newcastle Island

Saysutshun is part of Snuneymuxw First Nation Traditional Territory. It is a beautiful place to spend the day with family, go on a natural adventure, or as a unique and stunning setting for your next corporate or private event. The island is accessible by passenger ferry or private boat. The ferry, run by Saysutshun Ferry Service, is a ten-minute ride from Maffeo Sutton Park. It runs every half hour, every day, all year. Pets, bicycles, and camping equipment are accepted for a very nominal fee (but please make sure Fido stays on a leash!) – click here for fees and schedules.
Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Central Island

Vancouver Island Conference Centre

More than just an event venue – we create rich experiences that transcend the ordinary. Vancouver Island Conference Centre is an award-winning event venue conveniently located in vibrant downtown Nanaimo. VICC is the finest choice on Vancouver Island for exciting events, bustling tradeshows and conventions, and magnificent weddings and galas. When you plan an event at VICC, you give your attendees the opportunity for a mini-vacation – Nanaimo is filled with fun and adventures just waiting to be discovered. With award-winning facilities, dedicated staff, and a full range of complimentary services, we will help you create memories that last.
Nanaimo Art Gallery

Central Island

Nanaimo Art Gallery

Nanaimo Art Gallery is a public art gallery located Downtown Nanaimo. The Gallery offers a rotating schedule of exhibitions. Admission to Nanaimo Art Gallery is by donation. Locals and visitors can participate in tours, workshops, programs, camps and many more programs to learn and get creative! There is also a Gallery Store offering locally made items for purchase.
Nanaimo Blues Festival

Central Island

Nanaimo Blues Festival

Nanaimo Blues Festival Keeping the Blues Alive! Thursday Aug. 10 – Sunday Aug. 13, 2023 Maffeo Sutton Park, 100 Comox Road, Nanaimo, BC Tickets at https://nanaimoblues.tickit.ca Downchild Blues Band Thornetta Davis Sue Foley Lady A – Blues Diva Powder Blues Band Anthony Geraci and the Boston Blues All-Stars Blue Moon Marquee Rick Estrin The Nighcats Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne …and more!
Old City Quarter

Central Island

Old City Quarter

Discover Nanaimos Charming Heritage Shopping District. Welcome to the OCQ. This eclectic neighbourhood boasts a vibrant community of independent businesses from specialty boutiques to professional services to top-notch eateries. Originally the economic centre of the city, the area is a charming mix of revitalized heritage buildings and thoughtful new development. The charm and character of heritage architecture, walkable streets and unexpected artfulness provides the perfect backdrop for a unique shopping and dining experience.
Waterfront Suites & Marina

Central Island

Waterfront Suites & Marina

The Waterfront Suites and Marina offer residence-style accommodation for guests visiting Nanaimo for business or pleasure. Originally designed as bachelor suites, their rooms are very spacious and come equipped with full kitchens and private balconies. Other amenities include afternoon tea, a whiskey bar, a fully licensed restaurant, and meeting/banquet spaces. They offer Annual, Seasonal, and Transient moorage so be sure to contact them to book a slip.
Tourism Nanaimo

Central Island

Tourism Nanaimo

Nanaimo is the perfect starting place for your Vancouver Island getaway — with biking, kayaking, whale watching, shopping, ziplining and more. The moment you take the bikes off the roof rack, get onto the water, take that first sip of wine, or open the door to your hotel room: now you’re really on vacation.
Island Römer Adventures

Central Island

Island Römer Adventures

Island Römer Adventures offers exceptional guided kayak tours in the Nanaimo area and the Discovery Islands on the Sunshine Coast including kayak instruction courses. Sea kayaking is a great way to explore the outdoors. You are close to smaller and larger wildlife and you experience the beauty and grandness of the coastline from a fascinating different angle. Sea kayaking is for everybody; young and old, beginner and more experienced paddler. Enjoy the beauty and wildness of the Salish Sea from your kayak and glide along amazing rock formations, trees and wildlife. Tap into your adventurous spirit and book a remarkable sea kayak experience for half a day, a full day or multi-days and let yourself be surprised.
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Central Island

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Built, owned, and operated by the Sirri Family, their entire team is here to offer you a welcoming experience on Vancouver Island. They are just minutes from BC Ferries and the Nanaimo Airport. The Grand is also minutes away from Nanaimo’s downtown harbour centre where seaplane service travels to Victoria, BC’s capital, and Vancouver. The Grand Hotel is central to all major transportation services in the city.
Butchart Gardens Ltd

Vancouver Island

Butchart Gardens Ltd

The Butchart Gardens is a group of floral display gardens in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, Canada, located near Victoria on Vancouver Island. The gardens receive over a million visitors each year. The gardens have been designated a National Historic Site of Canada.
Oak Bay Tourism

Vancouver Island

Oak Bay Tourism

Imagine a getaway with miles of beach, boutique shops, art galleries, tasty food and wine, bakeries and coffee shops to linger in, a charming hotel, and an inn all within a few kilometers. Lots of cool, relaxed things to do with family and friends within easy walking distance. Beautiful, Oak Bay. Very close to Downtown Victoria on Vancouver Island. The getaway that’s a real community surrounded by a spectacular natural setting. Welcome to Oak Bay.
Victoria Pedal Tours

Vancouver Island

Victoria Pedal Tours

Get your wedding party together for a night of pub-crawling fun that will generate lasting memories! Our brand new group bikes are top of the line and have the added benefit of electric pedal assist, should the passengers need extra help touring around town. Knowing Victoria as well as your pedal bike tour guide (and owner of the business), Colin, your carefully crafted tours will meet the needs of your group, affording you the opportunity to visit some of Victorias best locations and have the time of your lives. Less work, more partying! ! The tour includes three complementary appetizers and the first round of drinks are on them!
Craigdarroch Castle

Vancouver Island

Craigdarroch Castle

Craigdarroch Castle is a definitive Victorian experience. It is a shining example of a “Bonanza Castle” — massive houses built for entrepreneurs who became wealthy during the industrial age. In this case, the industrialist was Robert Dunsmuir, a Scottish immigrant who made his fortune from Vancouver Island coal. This legendary Victorian mansion, built between 1887 and 1890 on a hill overlooking the City of Victoria, announced to the world that Robert Dunsmuir was the richest and most important man in Western Canada.
Art Gallery Of Greater Victoria

Vancouver Island

Art Gallery Of Greater Victoria

The Gallery engages with people by providing access to art and art-based experiences that contribute to the quality of life in our community. The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria has been building an art collection for almost 70 years. It showcases contemporary art, significant works produced in this region, and art that represents our histories. Since its founding, the AGGV has been assembling work from around the Pacific Rim and has established one of the finest collections of Asian art in the world. We continue to build and evolve our collection in a way that addresses our history, both nationally and locally.
Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites

Vancouver Island

Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites

Immerse yourself in Victoria’s distinct downtown vibe at this locally owned and operated hotel known for providing guests with exceptional personal attention. Walkable location, spacious suites, freshly renovated standard rooms, skylit pool, award-winning dining outlets, and a complimentary downtown shuttle are just a few amenities to look forward to when staying here. This beloved property also holds Biosphere Sustainable distinction – truly a feel-good experience at the Chateau Vic!
Harbour Air Seaplanes – Victoria

Vancouver

Harbour Air Seaplanes – Victoria

More flights. More destinations. More choice Elevate your travel experience with breathtaking scenic tours, private charters, and frequent daily flights connecting across B.C.’s coast and Seattle. Quick, convenient, and spectacularly scenic, flying by seaplane is the best way to see the most of the West Coast. Fly Harbour Air for award-winning service, convenient locations, and unmatched frequency to the locations you love.
Explore Songhees

Vancouver Island

Explore Songhees

Join the Songhees Nations official tourism team, Explore Songhees, to learn about the traditional territories of the Lekwungen People. Join them on a walking tour to learn about the 7 Signs of Lekwungen on an interpretive walkway along the Inner Harbour and surrounding areas that honors the art, history, and culture of the Coast Salish people who have resided in the Victoria area since time immemorial. Or hop on a canoe tour, to learn about the traditional ways of the water that the Lekwungen people followed for hundreds of years before colonization. Learn about the history of the now Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and cultural practices and protocols including weaving, foraging and harvesting food from the water.
West Coast Brewery Tours

Vancouver Island

West Coast Brewery Tours

Being Victoria’s original craft libation tour company, we have long-established partnerships with every Brewery, Winery, Distillery Cidery in Greater Victoria. This means you get the most location options available and VIP back-of-the-house experiences not available to other tour companies.
Pendray Inn and Tea House

Vancouver Island

Pendray Inn and Tea House

In keeping with the custom of the era, the Pendray Inn, located on Victorias scenic Inner Harbour, features traditional Afternoon Tea at our heritage Tea House. Enjoy a relaxing ambiance steeped in history tradition, while sipping on exotic international teas from around the globe.
Royal BC Museum and Archives

Vancouver Island

Royal BC Museum and Archives

Discover British Columbia at the Royal BC Museum, a world-class museum of natural history and human history. Explore our gallery and immerse yourself in tales of where weve been and where we are going. Journey back to prehistoric lands, learn how scientific advances have increased our understanding of the world around us and check out outstanding feature exhibitions from around the globe.
Victoria Carriage Tours

Vancouver Island

Victoria Carriage Tours

Create a Memorable Engagement. Victoria Carriage Tours will set the perfect scene to ask the big question. Enjoy the moments leading up to your romantic location and after they say YES, we will transport you to your next activity. These engagement packages are uniquely tailored to each client. Options include: Advice on the most romantic locations in Victoria, pick up at a hotel or restaurant, and on-location service to many places within the Greater Victoria area. On the BIG DAY! Arrive as the Royals do! Experience the elegance of a Horse and Carriage while being transported to your venue. Slow down and enjoy comfort and style knowing the custom wedding package you wanted specific to your wedding day is going exactly how you dreamed it would. Options include: Shuttle service for the bride to and or from the venue, shuttle service for wedding party, allotted time for photos, on-location service to many venues within Greater Victoria area, ride the horse down the aisle, princess style carriage.
City of Langford

Vancouver Island

City of Langford

Isolated by nature, connected by spirit. Langford, a city surrounded by nature located on Southern Vancouver Island, is the ideal place to escape. Just a short drive from all of the major ferry routes and Victoria’s International Airport, Langford offers all the amenities and experiences you’ll need to complete your perfect getaway. Whether it’s majestic hikes, epic bike trails, golfing, paddle boarding our pristine lakes, an ultimate spa day, or a hotel stay, Langford offers something for every traveler. Find inspiration and new adventures in places unknown.
Tourism Cowichan

Cowichan

Tourism Cowichan

Cowichan is located in Canada’s only maritime Mediterranean climatic zone and is home to the warmest year–round temperatures in the country. For decades now, Cowichan has been producing amazing artisanal food and drink from the region’s burgeoning farms, wineries, cideries, and distilleries. Yet, the food and drink are just the tips of the iceberg! From concerts and festivals to outdoor fun, like biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, and more, Cowichan features a long list of things to do all year round. But what really makes this warm land live up to its name is the chill, unhurried pace, and the many quiet, unspoiled spots to enjoy it in.
The Cowichan Artisans

Cowichan

The Cowichan Artisans

Eclectic offerings range from fine furniture, ceramics, paintings, metal, wood, collage, fabric, and glass. Each work is original in concept and design. Each is a labour of love reflecting the highest professional standards. ​They offer studio tours twice a year in April and October.​ Studios are open by appointment for private shopping experiences year-round.
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa

Central Island

Pacific Shores Resort & Spa

Join Pacific Shores Resort Spa for your next vacation, corporate retreat, or special family getaway, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings found at Pacific Shores Resort. Set alongside beautiful Craig Bay, their thirteen-acre property included gardens, trails, indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, barbeques, a selection of seasonal lawn games as well as a 10-court Pickle Ball facility. The resort is a perfect destination for relaxation and fun. Enjoy seasonal use of Stand-up Paddle Boards, kayaks, and retro-style Cruiser Bikes, as well as an indoor games room with a Pool table and ping pong table for when the weather is inclement. The kids will love complimentary popcorn on Friday and Saturday evenings. They truly hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you to their resort soon.
Tigh Na Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Central Island

Tigh Na Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Vancouver Islands Natural Choice Reconnect here and experience rustic charm in the heart of nature! With our awe-inspiring views on 22 acres of tranquil forest, the Grotto Spa voted #1 Spa in BC, 2 award-winning restaurants, British Columbias most extensive resort Recreation Program, 3 km of sandy beach and the warmest ocean swimming waters in Canada, we can create the perfect getaway for everyone!
Ocean Trails Resort

Central Island

Ocean Trails Resort

Located among seven lush acres of woodland and just steps away from the soft sands and warm waters of Rathtrevor Beach, Ocean Trails Resort is well-suited for today’s socially-distancing holiday. Featuring 78 one, two, and three-bedroom condos at an affordable price, every unit is spacious, clean, and self-contained, and offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, a private entrance, and a fully-equipped kitchen. Beyond the resort, the Parksville Qualicum Beach region offers numerous outdoor activities and wide-open spaces.
Oceanside Village Resort

Central Island

Oceanside Village Resort

Experience Vancouver Island living at its finest. Take a break from your busy life and come stay at Oceanside Village Resort, where wild nature meets comfort. You’ll feel right at home in our spacious vacation rentals, which can accommodate up to 8 people. If you want to bring your four-legged family members along, be sure to book one of our pet-friendly cottages!
The Bayside Oceanfront Resort

Central Island

The Bayside Oceanfront Resort

The Bayside is a boutique, luxury resort like no other nestled on the bluff above beautiful Parksville beach, we pride ourselves on offering an uncompromising fusion of west coast authenticity and bespoke luxury. Our guests have come to expect a truly personal experience, where all senses are indulged, the setting is gorgeous, and the memories last a lifetime.
North Island Wildlife Recovery

Central Island

North Island Wildlife Recovery

NIWRA’s mission is to care for ill, injured, and orphaned wildlife and to educate the public on wildlife and environmental issues. In addition to the vital work of rehabilitation behind the scenes, NIWRA is the permanent home to more than 50 non-releasable animals. Visitors are welcome to explore the centre, meet the animals, and learn their stories in a beautiful park-like setting.
Prestige Hotels & Resorts

Vancouver Island

Prestige Hotels & Resorts

Perched above the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and with views of the Pacific Ocean and Olympic Mountains, the resort offers an unparalleled experience to its guests. Fire pits in the resort’s tropical-inspired terrace add an element of casual luxury as visitors are encouraged to enjoy a glass of wine or meal by the fire as they take in the ocean views. The on-site Coastal Tides Day Spa pampers guests with indulgent treatments, while a beautiful indoor pool and hot tub area are complimented by a state-of-the-art athletic centre. West Coast Grill restaurant offers fresh seafood dishes in an upscale, beachy atmosphere. The resort is now renting its Pacific Penthouse, a luxurious and spacious quiet with 5 terraces, a private hot tub, an outdoor kitchen, a putting green, and gorgeous master bedrooms and ensuites.
Capital Regional District

Southern Gulf Islands

Capital Regional District

Coastal hikes, sandy beaches, and giant Douglas-fir trees are yours to explore in CRD regional parks! Join them at their free guided outings for nature lovers in all seasons of life, every season of the year
Horne Lake Caves

Central Island

Horne Lake Caves

Discover Vancouver Islands Inner Beauty! Our professionally guided caving adventures are available all year round! With options for many ages and abilities, our knowledgeable and friendly team will lead your group through an exciting and educational adventure you wont soon forget!
Port Alberni Tourism Association 

Pacific Rim

Port Alberni Tourism Association 

Whether you love getting back to nature, fishing all day, or being part of a strong community, the Alberni Valley is the best place on Vancouver Island to adventure the way you want. They have Della Falls, the highest waterfall in Canada, and Mt. Arrowsmith, the highest mountain on southern Vancouver Island. They have the only quarter-mile drag strip on Vancouver Island (our Thunder in the Valley Drag Race is an event for everyone, even if you’re not a car nut), and they’re the only city in B.C. to host all four B.C. Games: Winter, Summer, Seniors, and Athletes with Disabilities. The first Old Age Pension cheque was given here in 1927, and theyre the birthplace of Kim Campbell, Canada’s first female prime minister. Choose the Alberni Valley for your next adventure to connect with everything you love about Vancouver Island.
Filberg Festival

Comox

Filberg Festival

Set amongst the stately trees and gardens of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox, BC, the Filberg Festival is truly a unique event. Festival attendees enjoy art, music, food, and nature surrounded by beautiful gardens, heritage buildings and magnificent views of Comox Harbour and the Beaufort Range. The Filberg Festival returns this Summer during the August Long Weekend and will feature over 100 artisans and 40 performers!
Bayview Hotel

Courtenay

Bayview Hotel

Discover a warm, welcoming, family-friendly destination among Courtenay hotels. With splendid views and the scenic Courtenay Riverside walk located right behind our hotel, the great outdoors is always tempting you to come out and explore! Just a short drive from the hotel, you’ll find beautiful beaches, fertile farmlands, luxuriant forests, and crystal-clear lakes and rivers fed by the Comox Queneesh Glacier. From hiking, swimming, and boating to skiing the pristine slopes of Mount Washington, the Comox Valley area is an exhilarating four-season destination and Bayview Hotel is your first choice among hotels for enjoying it all.
BC Transit

Vancouver Island

BC Transit

From small towns to large urban centres, BC Transit transports more than 57 million customers in communities across the province every year.
Campbell River Whale Watching & Adventure Tours Ltd

Campbell River

Campbell River Whale Watching & Adventure Tours Ltd

Campbell River Whale watching Adventure Tours offer great experiences on and off the water from March through to mid-October. Offering open Zodiacs and covered boat guests will experience exceptional Wildlife Viewing and Adventure Tours. Explore remote passages and active tidal zones, while searching for Humpback Whales, Killer Whales, Pacific White Sided Dolphins, Sea Lions, Porpoise, Eagles, Black Bears, and more! From late August through to mid-October, their Grizzly Bear day tours travel into the Traditional Territories of the Homalco First Nation, and the Klahoose First Nation, making their way deep into Bute or Toba Inlet to observe Grizzly Bears in their natural habitat, searching for salmon along the river banks. Their land-based tours offer the opportunity for a taste of the region with chauffeur-driven Winery, Distillery, and Brewery tours in their comfortable 14-passenger van. Protecting the environment is something this company deeply cares about. For every guest that joins a tour, 1 square meter of old-growth forest is protected. They are a GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Gold Certified Business and a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence – You are safe in their hands!
Thunderbird RV Park & Cottages

North Central Island

Thunderbird RV Park & Cottages

Thunderbird RV Park and Resort in Campbell River has provided year-round accommodations for over 35 years. Their resort is conveniently located to all shopping amenities and features 95 beautiful full-serviced sites to suit RVing needs. They have 4 beautiful new cottages complete with Hot Tubs and spectacular views of the estuary, the mouth of the Campbell River and the ocean.
Browns Bay Resort

Campbell River

Browns Bay Resort

Immerse yourself in nature and connect with the great outdoors on the rugged East Coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. Decompress from the daily hustle and bustle and unwind in one of their luxurious oceanside cabins or enjoy the rustic feel of their cliffside Glamping tents. Nestled along the busy inside passage to Alaska Browns Bay Resort, a 19 kilometers drive from Campbell River, is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. Whether you are pulling up in your boat, or RV, or looking to spend some time staying in one of our Oceanside accommodations, their Resort is the perfect place to enjoy your vacation.
Tourism Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island

Tourism Vancouver Island

Discover an ocean-carved land of extremes ranging from mild to wild, cultured to life-affirmingly raw. Backpack in majestic wilderness parks. Marvel at orcas, black bears and the sheer abundance of furred, feathered and finned wildlife. Gaze at distant snowcapped mountains while splashing barefoot along softly curving beaches. Relax, restore and recharge yourself in the region’s cosmopolitan centres, small towns and snug harbours. That’s Vancouver Island.