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Thoughts on Vancouver Island: Chemainus
Chemainus isn't just murals!

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Vancouver Island has a large selection of key areas for you to explore.

Ocean Wilderness Country (North Island), featuring Port Hardy and Port McNeill.
Telegraph Cove near Port McNeill is the birthplace of whale watching. Port Hardy is the terminus of the Prince Rupert ferry.
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Fishing Paradise (North Central Island), featuring Campbell River, Comox & Courtenay. Campbell River is the sport fishing capital of BC, famous for its Tyee (Chinook salmon that are more than 13.5 kg (29.76 lbs.).
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Oceanside (Central Vancouver Island), featuring Qualicum Beach, Parksville & Nanaimo. Parksville/Qualicum is famous for its beaches and scenery. Nanaimo may have an amazing dessert named after it, but has much more than that to offer.
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Pacific Rim, featuring Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet & Bamfield.
Whales, storms, Long Beach and some of the most amazing views in the world await the traveller.
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Cowichan, featuring Duncan, Ladysmith and Chemanius.
On the drive from Victoria to other areas of the Island, don't miss the totem poles in Duncan, the murals in Chemainus and the sheltered harbour of Ladysmith.
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South Island, featuring Greater Victoria BC and Sooke.
Tourism opportunities are limitless in Victoria with easy access to the West Coast Trail from Port Renfrew
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The Gulf Islands, featuring unique islands from the northern Malcolm Island to the better known Saltspring Island in the south.
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Mills Landing Cottages & Boat Charters
Mills Landing Cottages & Boat Charters
295 Boardwalk
Bamfield
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Mills Landing is a private oceanfront cottage resort located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. We are on the southern edge of Barkley Sound in the little town of Bamfield. This area, without question, is one of the most productive marine environments in the world. We have some of the west coast's best fishing right on our doorstep.
Pacific Playgrounds International
Pacific Playgrounds International
9082 Clarkson Drive
Black Creek (Van. Isl.)
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It is no wonder that 80% of our clientele are repeat customers. Not only is our RV/Camping, Cabins, and Marina second to none, but we also offer resources catering to the local activities such as Golfing, Fishing, Hiking, Sailing, Diving, Mountain Biking, Ski/Snowboarding and much more. We are nestled in the trees along the bank of the peaceful Oyster River in Black Creek on Vancouver Island.
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Downtown Black Creek:  3.3km
Pacific Playgrounds International - Cabins
Pacific Playgrounds International - Cabins
9082 Clarkson Drive
Black Creek (Van. Isl.)
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A great vacation getaway or alternative to hotel, these 20 private self-contained cabins are all fully equipped and ideal for your next family outing or even an office retreat. Most day-to-day supplies can be purchased at either our general store or from the local shopping center, less than a kilometre away
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Downtown Black Creek:  3.4km
Anchor Inn & Suites
Anchor Inn & Suites
261 Island Hwy
Campbell River
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Our newly renovated Hotel features wireless internet access, oceanfront views, private balconies, beach access, indoor, heated pool, & hot tub, jacuzzi - Theme Suites, complimentary weekday newspaper, limited exercise facility, meeting & convention facilities, two gourmet restaurants, fishing packages, eco-tour & other packages, minutes from seawalk.
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Downtown Campbell River:  2km
Heritage River Inn
Heritage River Inn
2140 North Island Highway
Campbell River
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A warm reception awaits you at the Heritage River Inn in Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Spread over two acres of beautiful riverside parkland, our Inn offers a unique retreat for you and your family. Ideally located on the north side of town, we are close to many Campbell River attractions and activities including whale watching, golfing and of course fishing!
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Downtown Campbell River:  4km
Thyme Away B&B
Thyme Away B&B
2280 Matterson Road
Coombs
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Welcome to Thyme Away Bed and Breakfast, a Vancouver Island B&B located near Parksville and Qualicum Beach midway between Tofino and Victoria. Nestled on five pastoral acres this Parksville Bed and Breakfast (Coombs), offers you two inviting Bed and Breakfast rooms. Private Baths, comfortable Queen size beds with soft bedding and duvets.
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Downtown Parksville:  9.7km
Comox Valley Inn & Suites
Comox Valley Inn & Suites
1190 Cliffe Avenue
Courtenay
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Comox Valley Inn is located in Courtenay. Easy access to Mount Washington Ski Resort, Crown Isle Golf Course, Morningstar Golf Course, Strathcona Provincial Park, Vancouver Island MusicFest, Courtenay Paleontology Center, the Snow to Surf Relay Race, & the Filberg Festival. You can arrive by Comox International Airport (YQQ), Island Highway (Highway 19), as well as the Powell River Ferry.
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Downtown Courtenay:  1km
Downtown Comox:  5.6km
Airport:  11.4km
Old House Village Hotel & Spa
Old House Village Hotel & Spa
1730 Riverside Lane
Courtenay
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Centrally located in the Comox Valley, the Island's heart of relaxation and recreation, we offer a comfortable and intimate West Coast experience. Boasting 79 rooms, with a selection of deluxe studios, one and two bedroom suites, and a luxurious penthouse with Jacuzzi. All suites feature full kitchens, king beds in master bedroom, sofa pull-outs in living room with fireplaces and flat screen TVs.
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Downtown Courtenay:  1.8km
Downtown Comox:  5.2km
Airport:  11.1km
Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community
Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community
399 Clubhouse Drive
Courtenay
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We are located in close proximity to the Resort Centre and first tee. The Villas comprise Fairway rooms, one and two bedroom villas, and loft villas. Perfect for romantic getaways, corporate retreats or golf holidays. Some Villas offer Jacuzzi tubs. Awarded "Most Romantics Accommodations in Western Canada" by Golf Course Ranking Magazine. Courtenay BC is about 2.5 hours north of Victoria.
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Downtown Courtenay:  4.3km
Downtown Comox:  4.8km
Airport:  7.3km
Heriot Bay Inn & Marina - Camping
Heriot Bay Inn & Marina - Camping
Heriot Bay Road
Heriot Bay
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Oceanfront camping at its best! Great views & friendly neighbours are what you can expect in the RV Park & Tent Campground at the Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra Island just off Campbell River, BC. Seaside RV campsites & tent campsites, the ocean view, the affordable rates, the dappled shade & the amenities close at hand all make our Resort a "for sure" on RV'ers "must visit" list for Vancouver Island.
Heriot Bay Inn & Marina
Heriot Bay Inn & Marina
Heriot Bay Road
Heriot Bay
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Quadra Island is one of the idyllic Northern Gulf Islands & is located just a 10 minute ferry ride from Campbell River off the central east coast of Vancouver Island, BC. Quadra Island is well known for beautiful scenery and a casual atmosphere and there is no better place to relax and enjoy the ocean views and warm island hospitality than the Heriot Bay Inn & Resort on the waterfront!
Beaver Lake Resort - Lake Front Cabin
Beaver Lake Resort - Lake Front Cabin
8631 South Shore Road
Lake Cowichan
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Beaver Lake Resort is the only full service destination resort in the Cowichan Lake area. Our guests enjoy a wide variety of camping choices from a full service RV campsite, a shady tent campsite to a fully self contained cabin. Whatever your camping desire is, we have it waiting for you. Not only do we have GREAT campsites we also have flush toilets, free hot showers plus much, much more.
Beaver Lake Resort - Camping
Beaver Lake Resort - Camping
8631 South Shore Road
Lake Cowichan
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Beaver Lake Resort is the only full service destination resort in the Cowichan Lake area. Our guests enjoy a wide variety of camping choices from a full service RV campsite, a shady tent campsite to a fully self contained cabin. Whatever your camping desire is, we have it waiting for you. Not only do we have GREAT campsites we also have flush toilets, free hot showers plus much, much more.
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Downtown Lake Cowichan:  3.2km
Rosebank Oceanfront Cottages
Rosebank Oceanfront Cottages
2631 Mill Bay Road
Mill Bay
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Nestled in the scenic Mill Bay, only 30 minutes north of Victoria, Rosebank Cottages offer a postcard setting with picturesque privacy and superb surroundings. Beautifully landscaped grounds with a quiet, country feeling, magnificent sunrises and lovely ocean views from all cottages. Come enjoy a peaceful and relaxing holiday in your private vacation cottage on the beach.
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Ferry - Vancouver:  66.6km
Downtown Victoria:  44.3km
Airport:  61km
Days Inn Harbourview
Days Inn Harbourview
809 Island Hwy S
Nanaimo
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Welcome to our Days Inn Harbourview located in the city of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Places such as Long Beach to the West, salmon fishing to the North, and the world famous Victoria City to the south are merely two hours away by driving. We can also be reached from Vancouver via a pleasant two-hour ferry ride, and if you are lucky, you can see whales traveling on your side.
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Airport:  12km
Downtown Nanaimo:  2km
The Waterfront Suites and Marina
The Waterfront Suites and Marina
1000 Stewart Avenue
Nanaimo
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Nanaimo's one and only oceanfront accommodation! Our lodge offers 45 clean and comfortable rooms and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Our rooms feature full-sized kitchens and private oceanfront balconies with great harbour views. We are adjacent to Nanaimo's Oceanfront Walkway. The sea wall offers a scenic walkway all the way to downtown.
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Downtown Nanaimo:  2km
Airport:  16.1km
Inn on Long Lake
Inn on Long Lake
4700 North Island Highway
Nanaimo
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Long Lake Inn is located in Nanaimo on beautiful Vancouver Island in British Columbia Canada. Our luxurious deluxe suites include numerous amenities for the business traveller, honeymooners and eco tourists alike. With laundry facilities, high speed Internet access, an exercise room, sauna, hot tubs, and our buffet continental breakfast you are assured both a relaxing and memorable stay.
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Airport:  24.9km
Downtown Nanaimo:  8.7km
Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel (Tally Ho)
Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel (Tally Ho)
1 Terminal Avenue
Nanaimo
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The Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel is a centrally located downtown Nanaimo Hotel on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC. This Vancouver Island Hotel boasts an excellent location adjacent to the seawall where guests can experience a vibrant waterfront just steps away with many charming boutiques, restaurants and Nanaimo parkland to enjoy.
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Downtown Nanaimo:  1.2km
Airport:  14.9km
Vancouver Island Parksville Motel
Vancouver Island Parksville Motel
414 West Island Highway
Parksville
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Stay in our Parksville motel and see why it is consistently recognized as a preferred accommodation on Vancouver Island. We are CAA/AAA approved, centrally located with large, very soundproof rooms, comfortable Queen or King beds. Large TVs, free high speed Wireless Internet, Refrigerators and coffee-makers in all rooms. Full kitchen, air-conditioned. laundromat and large playground. Pet Friendly.
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Downtown Parksville:  1km
Sandcastle Inn
Sandcastle Inn
374 West Island Highway
Parksville
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Located in the heart of our Parksville. Take a short stroll to the beach, enjoy our scenic attractions or browse through local shops. Experience our comfort! We have air conditioning, complimentary coffee, juice & muffins each morning, in-room coffee, free movie channel, children under 12 stay free, laundry facilities, barbeque area, meeting room, kitchenettes available, non-smoking rooms.
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Downtown Parksville:  0.9km
Skylite Motel
Skylite Motel
459 East Island Highway
Parksville
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The Skylite Motel is a perfect place for Parksville accommodation and lodging, with all of our amenities and services, for you and your family to relax at, once you have finished your busy day. Call us directly 1-800-667-1886 or travel further through our website to discover the many valuable accommodation services we can offer you.
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Downtown Parksville:  1.2km
Paradise Sea-Shell Motel
Paradise Sea-Shell Motel
411 West Island Highway
Parksville
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This Parksville Motel, is centrally located on Vancouver Island making it a perfect home base for exploring the many other beautiful areas with just a day trip in any direction. Long Beach (west) Campbell River (north) and Nanaimo/Chemainus or Victoria (south) to name a few. There are many modes of transportation available to explore Vancouver Island - bus, train, car, even biking and hiking.
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Downtown Parksville:  0.8km
Parksville Beach Resort
Parksville Beach Resort
161 West Island Highway
Parksville
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The perfect backdrop for your visit to Parksville - Parksville Beach Resort - on the beach with the sand at our doorstep, we are a vacationer's paradise. We offer a wide variety of charming heritage rooms & suites all featuring red cedar interiors & all the amenities you'd expect plus the convenience of on-site recreation facilities. Perfect for naturalists, sports lovers, and shoppers alike.
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Downtown Parksville:  0.1km
Ocean Sands Resort
Ocean Sands Resort
Unit 21 1165 Resort Dr.
Parksville
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This 14 unit resort is situated on 4 acres of beautiful oceanfront property. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace and large balcony either overlooking the ocean or pool. The amenities include a heated outdoor pool, playground, indoor hot tub, sauna and laundry facilities.
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Downtown Parksville:  3.9km
Quality Resort Bayside
Quality Resort Bayside
240 Dogwood Street
Parksville
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Discover yourself in Parksville, BC, where hospitality comes with a view. The Bayside offers beachfront accommodation, ocean views and great food all in one location. Sleep in. Beachcomb. Golf. Keep fit in the cardio room, heated pool or racquet courts. Enjoy casual gourmet dining overlooking the bay. We offer great getaway packages or create one of your own. There is always a lot to do.
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Downtown Parksville:  1km

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