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.
Nature, history and the arts are plentiful in The Explore ...

On the wild steelhead and salmon rivers of the West Coast of Vancouver Island, our Gold River lodge defines the luxury of roughing it. We offer guided fishing on one of BC's finest wild steelhead and trout rivers along with some of the best west coast salmon fishing in the renowned waters of Nootka Sound. We offer a wide variety of angling experiences suited for all anglers.

Lodge at Gold River Lodge at Gold River
100 Muchalat Drive
Gold River

Located on two waterfront acres in West Bamfield, just minutes from the Boardwalk & Brady's Beach, Woods End Landing offers exceptional self-contained 2 bedroom cottages. All the kitchens are fully equipped. Our gardens are 2 acres in size and more than 50 years old. Here you'll find all the comforts of home.

Cape Lazo Resort, located at the scenic Comox Peninsula, is the perfect spot for a short getaway or an entire vacation. With the beach, boat ramp, museums, art-galleries, restaurants, Mount Washington and the city of Comox and Courtenay nearby, Cape Lazo is a four season destination. On site: free wireless internet, convenience store, full hookups with cable, tent sites and kayak/bicycle rentals.

Non-profit Hollyhock has a spectacular waterfront setting on Cortes Island. A stunning half-hectare organic garden is at its heart with veggies, flowers and herbs harvested daily used in all our locavore, buffet meals. Accommodations include ocean-front to forest cabins and tent sites. As Canada's preeminent lifelong learning centre, we offer a wide range of educational and leadership programs.

Hollyhock Hollyhock
Box 127, Manson's Landing
Cortes Island

We are located in the traditional territory of the Comox First Nation and provides a safe, natural, family camping experience which incorporates the historic and cultural traditions of the Comox People. Located adjacent to the Puntledge River, a five minute walk from downtown Courtenay, the campground includes the Nim Nim Interpretive Centre and I-Hos Gallery Kiosk.

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Downtown Courtenay: 1.4km

Our B&B is tucked in a private, peaceful little corner on Denman Island. It's a cozy, all-season cottage - just the place to relax, retreat and unwind any time of the year. You are close to parks, trails, the beach and lake. We provide a continental-style breakfast with many choices in your own private setting. Choices include fresh roasted organic coffee, teas, organic juices and local produce.

Find a refuge from the snares of life in our spacious 1920s Heritage home & beautiful garden. Sleep soundly in an antique double bed in our Heritage Room or the quiet space of our Vista Room in a queen or twin beds. After a delicious breakfast explore the old British enclave of our Duncan neighbourhood. Find the elephant tree on the way to Somenos Creek. Plan a day of Cowichan Bay whale watching.

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Downtown Duncan: 3km

Jacquie Gordon's B&B Jacquie Gordon's B&B
2231 Quamichan Park Place
Duncan

At Page's Inn on Silva Bay, we offer our guests spacious, private oceanfront accommodations in beautiful, peaceful surroundings. All our fully equipped suites and our new executive meeting room have stunning views across Silva Bay and the Flat Top Islands. Our spacious suites include either full kitchens or kitchenettes. Guests can comfortably dine en suite or cook-out on the nearby BBQ.

On Galiano Island, we are situated at the base of the famous Bodega Ridge, with magnificent views of Trincomali channel, the surrounding Gulf Islands and the Vancouver Island mountains. There are seven log cabins each with three bedrooms, a kitchen, woodstove and sundeck. The gently sloping terrain of the property has extensive landscaping, ponds, native plants, and rock sculpture.

Peaceful and secluded! Just four cottages nestled in a park-like setting on St. Mary Lake. Cottages have fully equipped kitchens, fire-viewing woodstoves, and bar-b-ques. Swim float, docks, sandy beach, complimentary boats. Excellent swimming and fishing. Open year round, weekly rates. Salt Spring's best kept secret! Reservations: (250) 537-5977/ www.mapleridgecottages.com.

Waterfront or ocean view cottages on Hornby Island: fully self contained with breathtaking view of the ocean, the mountains of Vancouver Island and the sunset. Camping spaces for tenters, campers, and motor homes. Spend hours fishing off the dock! A superb sandy beach with safe swimming is 2 miles away. There are trails, beach combing, and some of the best fishing in the Gulf Islands.

The Living Forest is without question one of the finest RV Parks and Campgrounds on Vancouver Island. RV WEST magazine readers have voted it their favourite privately run RV park and campground! Centrally located in beautiful Nanaimo, the park is the perfect location to call home base while you explore all of the natural beauty of Vancouver Island.

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Downtown Nanaimo: 5km
Airport: 10.4km

We offer beach-front vacation accommodation rentals in Parksville, 20 miles north of Nanaimo. All units face the ocean and overlook the beach. Choose between two-bedroom beach-level units that open onto the beach, or one-bedroom and studio ridge-level units, with beach access. Beach-level and ridge-level units enjoy spectacular views of the Georgia Strait and the Sunshine Coast.

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Downtown Parksville: 3.9km

Enjoy the seclusion of our quiet resort park on the Englishman River with the convenience of being a few minutes from beaches, golfing and shopping. Our Parksville resort caters to a full range of visitors by hosting cottages and a campground which includes full-service RV sites as well as tenting. All cottages have onsite parking, outdoor firepits, picnic tables and sun decks.

Featuring a private-beach, this Port Renfrew oceanfront lodge is a 90-minute drive from Victoria. After a day of on-site fishing, guests can relax with a game of pool. Simply furnished with warm décor, all rooms feature a private bathroom. Select rooms have mountain or sea views. A spacious patio complete with BBQ facilities is also the site of outdoor entertainment.

Big Fish Lodge Big Fish Lodge
6644 Queesto Dr
Port Renfrew

We Wai Kai Campground located in Drew Harbour on Quadra Island. Perfect for Family Camping. Open May 15 - Sept 15. Trailers for Rent on availability. Close to True Value Grocery, Shops and Rebecca Spit. The campground is owned and operated by the Cape Mudge Indian Band (AKA We Wai Kai Nation).

We Wai Kai Campsite We Wai Kai Campsite
P.O. Box 220, Rebecca Spit Road
Quadra Island

We are setup like an International Campground found in New Zealand, Australia, and Europe that can accommodate large groups as well as backpackers, we have inexpensive campers cabins and full suits c/w kitchens and room service, tent sites and RV sites with all hook-ups, full facilities and organized activities for the whole family. We have an Ice-cream store and a fully licensed Restaurant.

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Downtown Qualicum Beach: 8.4km

Quarrystone House is situated on 5 acres on a ridge, with stunning ocean & sunset views to the west & open pastoral views to the east. This dramatic yet peaceful setting creates the perfect escape where you can enjoy tranquil luxury and ensured privacy all year round. Relax on your secluded balcony or soak in your own Jacuzzi tub and enjoy the spectacular sunsets behind Vancouver Island.

Nestled on 6 wooded acres with lake views, this bed and breakfast is located on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. A river rock fireplace is featured in each cottage at Casa Del Mar. All comfortably furnished cottages are equipped with tea and coffee-facilities and a microwave. Guests can kick back and relax on the patio. BBQ facilities are available.

Casa Del Mar Casa Del Mar
2471 North End Road
Salt Spring Island

Located in the heart of Shawnigan Lake, this Cowichan Valley property offers a daily continental breakfast and free WiFi. Uniquely decorated rooms boast private garden access. Baldy Mountain is 10 minutes’ drive away. A coffee maker and seating options feature in the air-conditioned rooms at Shawnigan Suite B & B. Guests can relax and enjoy extensive garden views.

Getaway to a wilderness playground: take your pick of adventures at your doorstep. Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina in Metchosin, 40 mins from Victoria, is a full-service RV Resort with pull through and oceanfront sites. Enjoy boat rentals, kayak and bike rentals, access to biking and hiking trails and a freshwater lake. Come stay for a day, a week or a month, and enjoy the best of Vancouver Island.

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Ferry - Vancouver: 52.3km
Airport: 47km
Downtown Victoria: 29.5km

Sonora Resort represents a new level of resort that does not limit itself to one pursuit but opens up unforgettable possibilities: sport and fly fishing, kayaking, our Island Currents Spa with wellness treatments and wilderness outings with tours overlooking Grizzly Bear Habitat. For discerning travelers wanting the wilderness experience in a luxury setting there is no equivalent to Sonora Resort.

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Downtown Campbell River: 50.3km

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