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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.
Nature, history and the arts are plentiful in The Explore ...
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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
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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 Comox: 5.6km
Downtown Courtenay: 1km
Airport: 11.4km
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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
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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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Located on Mayne Island in the Gulf Islands, this resort features a full spa. An indoor pool and hot tub are also on-site. Panoramic ocean views are available from each room. The rooms are equipped with large windows allowing for plenty of natural light. A fitness center and steam bath provide guests with ample opportunity for relaxation. Barbecue facilities are available for guest use.
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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
Airport: 61km
Downtown Victoria: 44.3km
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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
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The Haida Way is Port McNeill's most popular Northern Vancouver Island accommodation. At Port McNeill's centre, the Haida Way is within walking distance of shopping, the harbour and the ferry terminal to Sointula and Alert Bay. For your convenience, we offer a full-service restaurant, lively pub and well-stocked liquor store. Approved by BCAA and Tourism BC.
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Downtown Port McNeill: 1.3km
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Located on Vancouver Island's east coast, we are small, pet friendly, & family-oriented. Summer/winter Seaview's guest often return year after year! While only moments away from the amenities of Qualicum Beach, 8 self-contained cottages can be found nestled between a wild river estuary, & a beach. Enjoy an unrivalled view of the Strait of Georgia, Gulf islands, and snowy Coastal Mountains beyond.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach: 4.1km
This Campbell River bed and breakfast offers rooms a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, a private entrance and free wifi. The inn also offers an airport shuttle to the Campbell River Waterdome (fees apply). Ocean-view. 2 km from Sequoia Springs Golf Club. 5-minute drive from the Campbell River and Campbell Ferry. 15-minute drive from Elk Falls Provincial Park.
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Downtown Campbell River: 0.85km
Experience affordable oceanfront resort accommodation at Ocean Resort, situated on the point of Oyster Bay, between Courtenay and Campbell River, on Vancouver Island. The newly renovated Ocean Resort features brand new rooms with custom furniture, warm duvets and wood flooring with either 2 double beds or 1 queen and 1 single bed, as well as a 1-Bedroom Suite, many with private cedar balconies.
Our Courtney hotel has an indoor pool and waterslide and is located next to Courtenay Airpark and 1 km from the town centre. Free Wi-Fi and a hot breakfast buffet are also provided. A flat-screen TV, a microwave and a small refrigerator are found in each modern room. A work desk and tea- and coffee-making facilities are also included. Guests can enjoy the fitness centre and children’s playground.
This Courtenay hotel and resort offers an oceanfront spa and on-site dining. Rooms feature a DVD player and free Wi-Fi. Each room is furnished with a balcony or patio. They are equipped with a small refrigerator. Guests can work out in the gym or relax in the steam room. Bicycle rentals and yoga sessions are available.
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Downtown Comox: 13.2km
Downtown Courtenay: 9.5km
Airport: 19.7km
At our Duncan hotel we offer cozy guest suites, perfectly located in downtown Duncan minutes from over 12 wineries, 3 golf courses, fishing, whale watching tours as well as many parks and beaches. With more space than an ordinary hotel room, our one bedroom guest suites featuring a full size stove, fridge, microwave, dishes as well as a DVD player and a selection of movies.
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Downtown Duncan: 0.6km
Located in Qualicum Bay, we offer new renovated suites, 1 room, 2 room and 2-bedroom, as well 2 bedroom cabin. TV, Telephone, and WIFI. Each unit is fully equipped, right down to linens and towels. All suites are serviced daily (and upgraded yearly) so that you can just relax and enjoy your vacation.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach: 8.4km
Boasting panoramic ocean views, this Qualicum Beach property offers free Wi-Fi. Qualicum Beach town center is just 5 minutes’ drive away. A 32"flat-screen cable TV is provided in the bright lounge at Westerlea Resort Motel. A shared guest terrace with seating options is offered at Resort Motel Westerlea. BBQ facilities are available. Guests can also make use of the fire pit on site.
This bed & breakfast is located in Qualicum Beach. Its rooms feature an en suite bathroom and kitchenette. Guest rooms also include cable TV and a seating area with a sofa. Select rooms have an ocean view or private garden patio. Breakfast is delivered to rooms daily. There is an on-site spa, Esthetics Studio, as well as a garden.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach: 0.6km
This seaside bed and breakfast is situated on 10 acres on Salt Spring Island. It features a 50 foot dock, an outdoor pool and spacious suites with kitchenette facilities. Guests at this hotel get free use of canoes, rowboat and kayaks. The property also provides a sauna, trampoline and fire pits. The suites and cottage offer access to the shared patio.
Armand Heights B&B on Salt Spring Island offers three beautifully romantic rooms, each with their own private entrance and balcony that overlook a magnificent view of the southern Gulf Islands, the mainland and mountains in the distance. This is truly "top of the world" vacation living! In the morning, we offer a full and hearty breakfast served at a private time you select up to 9 am.
With a private terrace, boat mooring and beach, this completely non-smoking Salt Spring Island accommodation includes suites with a kitchenette and an electric fireplace. An oceanfront hot tub with bathrobes and slippers is available. A 40-inch flat-screen satellite TV and a selection of DVDs are included. The bathroom features heated porcelain tile floors.
This Victoria hotel is on the Trans-Canada Highway and 5-minute drive from the Inner Harbournad features free Wi-Fi. Cable TV and a coffee maker are found in each wood-furnished room of the Island Travel Inn. A work desk and an iron are also included. Laundry facilities and vending machines are also available.
Featuring an outdoor pool and hot tub, this resort hotel is located on Fisherman's Wharf in Victoria. A balcony with a gas BBQ is provided with each unit. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Every room is fitted with a cable TV, DVD player, and a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom.
Within walking distance of Victoria's Inner Harbour, this hotel offers comfortable guestrooms with free high-speed internet access as well as an on-site restaurant. The hotel features guestrooms with luxurious Aveda bath products. Guests will also appreciate fresh fruit upon arrival as well as access to the on-site fitness center and relaxing, full-service spa.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 32.2km
Airport: 26.6km
Downtown Victoria: 0.3km
Our Bed & Breakfast is located in the heart of downtown Victoria. We offer a unique taste of traditional Edwardian comfort and hospitality, mixed with European flair. In our heritage home, guests can experience the romance of handcrafted four-poster beds and air jetted tubs to beautifully decorated family-style rooms. Our B&B also offers the personal service and ambience you look for!
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Ferry - Vancouver: 33.5km
Airport: 27.8km
Downtown Victoria: 1.2km
Our Victoria Bed and Breakfast has the hospitality of a small intimate B&B and the privacy of a hotel with concierge service from locals. Condo-like suites with private entrances were purpose-built for your quiet enjoyment. An 1860 fort, and west coast Canada's oldest lighthouse are waiting to be explored at the far side of the lagoon where Mount Baker towers in the background.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 41km
Airport: 35.4km
Downtown Victoria: 16.3km
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