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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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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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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
Our Gold River motel features a daily continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi. A refrigerator and a microwave are provided in each guest room. A private entrance is included. A shared lounge and meeting facilities are available to guests. Free on-site parking is included. Beautiful mountain and valleys view on display. Cable tv provided in all rooms.
Our two storey Motel is centrally located in Courtenay with ease access to skiing, golfing and beaches. We offer different room types to meet the needs of our guests. Rooms come with a/c, wireless internet, movies on demand and laundry facilities. Enjoy our Deluxe Complimentary Continental Breakfast and outdoor heated seasonal pool. Pets are welcome at a nominal fee.
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Downtown Comox: 3.5km
Downtown Courtenay: 3.5km
Airport: 12.8km
Offering a fitness center, our Nanaimo hotel is located only 6 minutes’ walk from Nanaimo’s Harbourfront walkway. A complimentary breakfast is included each morning. Free WiFi access is available. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each room at this hotel. A seating area and a work desk are also available. A private bathroom includes a shower, bath, and towels. Select rooms offer a balcony.
Our modern Nanaimo hotel is downtown with convenient amenities and friendly staff. The Nanaimo Harbourfront Walkway is just minutes away where you can explore gorgeous trails along the waterfront as well as a number of restaurants and cafes. You can also enjoy a great meal at our onsite restaurant, Hub City Grill.
Nestled amid 22 acres of forest, along beautiful sandy beaches lies our Parksville resort: a unique destination. Every building features authentic log construction creating a rustic yet elegant resort. Immerse yourself at the Grotto Spa, the largest resort spa in BC with its soothing mineral baths. Culinary creations from award winning Chefs feature West Coast cuisine.
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Downtown Parksville: 4km
At our Parksville B&B free WiFi is provided. Guest rooms in the cabin are fitted with a coffee machine. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms include a garden view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A Full English/Irish breakfast is served every morning at the property.
Set among spectacular scenery, our Parksville RV Resort has been serving the recreational traveller for over 70 years and is located on what many consider to be the best stretch of beach in the area.
Offering a welcome basket to guests on arrival, this waterfront Sooke property features a private beach with views of the Pacific Ocean and Olympic Mountains. A cable flat-screen TV and free WiFi are included in each room. Select suites offer a kitchenette where the guest can prepare and enjoy meals in-suite for added comfort and convenience.
Located along Sooke Harbor, this property features ocean views and a hot tub. Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking are included. A cable TV and a seating area are featured in each accommodations at Seascape Inn. A kitchenette is offered in the cottage, suite and studio units at this property. Full kitchen facilities and a barbecue are provided in the three-bedroom house.
This charming bed and breakfast offers sightseeing tours of the Clayoquot Sound and rooms with free Wi-Fi. The property is within a 5-minute drive downtown Tofino and the waterfront. Rooms include white bedding and modern, dark wood furnishings and are equipped with private bathrooms and have access to a guest lounge. This hotel is 2 km from the Tofino Botanical Gardens.
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Downtown Tofino: 0.7km
This Tofino Resort offers forty West Coast decor one and two-bedroom beach house suites. The resort also boasts a well-appointed common-use fitness centre, sauna, outdoor hot tub overlooking the beach, a wi-fi-enabled lounge with an expansive stone fireplace, and an elevated look-out pavilion where guests can sit, read and enjoy the unrivaled views.
Hidden within a coastal rainforest on the edge of Spring Cove, this beautiful bed and breakfast features suites with spa baths and wood burning fireplaces. Free Wi-Fi is included. The rooms of this hotel are made of native wood and the select suites include heated slate floors. A refrigerator and bathrobes are included.
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Downtown Ucluelet: 1.2km
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.
"One of the Best B&B's you'll find" - Frommers 2005!
Rated #1 B&B in Victoria - TripAdvisor.com
Unwind and relax in the historic Rockland district of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Abbeymoore Manor offers romantic heritage bed and breakfast accommdation in a quiet residential setting.
Summer rates from $159, Winter rates from $99 www.abbeymoore.com
This 110-year-old Italian mansion in historic Victoria is adjacent to the Government House and Gardens. It features a daily homemade breakfast and luxury rooms with a 2-person jetted tub. Each room features a TV and VCR, small refrigerator and bathrobes. Many boast 12-foot ceilings or large bay windows. In-room massages can be arranged and free Wi-Fi is available for added convenience.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 33.8km
Airport: 28.2km
Downtown Victoria: 3.2km
This Victoria bed and breakfast offers uniquely decorated rooms with a wood burning fireplace and small fridge. Free Wi-Fi is available. A hot gourmet breakfast is delivered to each guest room. Cable TV and a CD/DVD player are provided in all rooms. In-room spa services are available. Guests can choose from Swedish aromatherapy massages and sports aromatherapy massages.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 32.3km
Airport: 26.6km
Downtown Victoria: 0.7km
Our Victoria bed and breakfast is in the historic neighbourhood of James Bay. We are a few minutes' walk from the the picturesque Inner Harbour and downtown. The B&B is finished in an arts-and-crafts style giving the feeling of an English country lodge. Vacation and long-stay rentals are available. Continental breakfast is still available for shorter term B&B guests.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 33.9km
Airport: 28.3km
Downtown Victoria: 1.6km
Experience Victoria's most tranquil accommodation. Only 7 minutes from the bustle of Victoria's inner harbour, but an accommodation that feels miles away. Our heritage style hotel features numerous Tudor style manor houses across 1.5 acres of luxurious gardens. Enjoy the unique characteristics of each room from romantic, chic to classic & country. Free Parking, Wifi and continental breakfast.
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Ferry - Vancouver: 33.6km
Airport: 28km
Downtown Victoria: 4km
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