Chemainus The coastal road winds through quaint towns of Chemainus has in particular become Canada’s largest outdoor gallery with its gorgeous life-sized murals, all professionally painted on the sides of downtown buildings. ...read more

Courtenay Courtenay, near Strathcona Provincial Park with an amazing 500,000-acre wilderness park, is a land of untouched rugged forests, looming mountain peaks with far reaching valleys covered by a complex network of rivers and lakes, offers excellent skiing at Mount Washington. Visit the Courtenay River Estuary a superb place for a photographer or bird watcher. ...read more

Denman Island On a clear day the stunning views from the top give scenic views of the vivid green farmland of the Comox Valley, the Strait of Georgia, Dennman Island and the picturesque surrounding islands. ...read more

Duncan Another pretty locality is Duncan, known as the City of Totems with its collection of 80 totems seen downtown and along the highway. ...read more

Nanaimo A scuba divers paradise, acknowledged by professionals as one of the best diving locations in North America, the beautiful waters around Nanaimo cater for divers of all skill levels. Also known as the "Harbour City" for its incredible downtown harbour, the city provides visitors with a myriad of activities and attractions. ...read more

Nanoose Bay For a more relaxing treat, visit nearby Nanoose Bay with its numerous native galleries, stroll in world-renowned gardens, or relax in the refreshing and bubbling hot springs. ...read more

Port Alberni Port Alberni “The Salmon Capital of the World” offers anglers access to the amazing Alberni Inlet and is home to one of the largest annual Sockeye Salmon runs in the world. ...read more

Port Hardy Port Hardy offers spectacular scenery with towering mountains, roaring waterfalls, endless islands and virgin rain forest. Animal and marine life are abundant, including eagles, sea lions and porpoises or even orca whales. ...read more

Port Hardy Port Hardy offers spectacular scenery with towering mountains, roaring waterfalls, endless islands and virgin rain forest. ...read more

Qualicum Beach Visit the quaint seaside villages of Qualicum Beach renowned for its spectacular setting of safe, sandy beaches, magnificent shoreline and old-growth forests all set against a marvellous scenic mountain backdrop. ...read more

Salt Spring Island Soak up the fresh sea air and enjoy spectacular views as you explore one of mother nature’s most pristine islands, Salt Spring Island often referred to as an "artists paradise", the largest of the Gulf Islands and it is well known throughout Canada as being home not only to many reputable artists, but is also world famous for its talented population of musicians, sculptors, writers and healers, thus providing an excellent variety of art galleries and craft studios. ...read more

Sidney Visit Sidney the pretty seaside community with excellent dining, arts and culture. ...read more

Sidney Visit Sidney the pretty seaside community with excellent dining, arts and culture. Within walking distance you’ll find the British Columbia Aviation Museum that is a major attraction on Vancouver Island with many interesting aircrafts, engines, pictures, models and other avionic artefacts. ...read more

Sooke See breathtaking scenery and go whale watching on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, or if giant halibut and Coho salmon fishing interest you, then stop by the nearby coastal village of Sooke, a popular fishing port known for its year-round fishery and art colony. ...read more

Tofino Do allow time to visit the small fishing village of Tofino, surrounded by crashing waves and towering rainforests of giant cedar and ancient Sitka spruce, sandy beaches and fully caters to the outdoor adventurer. ...read more

Tofino The Pacific Rim is a region of wild landscapes, never-ending beaches and spectacular weather. Do allow time to visit the small fishing village of Tofino, surrounded by crashing waves and towering rainforests of giant cedar and ancient Sitka spruce, sandy beaches and fully caters to the outdoor adventurer. ...read more

Ucluelet Enjoy world-class fishing with its easy access to an offshore fishery that starts early March through to September, unrivalled anywhere in the world and sample the delights of whale watching, not forgetting that bird watching is a big year-round activity in Ucluelet. ...read more

Victoria Vancouver Island is world-renowned for its charming ambience, outdoor recreation and marine adventure. The picturesque British Columbia capital of Victoria known as the “City of Gardens” is a place of endless attractions and exceeding beauty and the world's most popular salmon fishing destination. It boasts a beautiful Inner Harbour bustling with seaplanes, ferries, yachts and kayaks as well as the departure point for nautical exploration of BC's rugged fjords. It has a quaint almost English feel about it reflecting its colorful history in heritage buildings and impressive colonial architecture. ...read more

Victoria The beautiful waterside settings of Victoria, overlooking Victoria’s Inner Harbor with pristine coastlines and mountains in the distance reflects a colourful history of heritage buildings. The harbor is the center of the city and bustles with seaplanes, ferries, yachts and kayaks with a dazzling array of performing arts and sporting events. ...read more

Victoria The picturesque British Columbia capital of Victoria known as the “City of Gardens” is a place of endless attractions and exceeding beauty and the world's most popular salmon fishing destination. ...read more