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Qualicum Beach
Qualicum Beach is a relaxed seaside community on the east coast of Vancouver Island, known for its broad beach, ocean views, walking areas, shops, restaurants, and easy access to central island attractions.
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Gold River / Tahsis
Gold River and Tahsis are remote communities surrounded by mountains, lakes, forests, rivers, and rugged coastal wilderness. The area is ideal for travellers interested in scenic drives, fishing, hiking, waterfalls, and exploring some of Vancouver Island’s less-developed landscapes.
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Woss
Woss is a small logging community off of Highway 19 between Sayward and Port McNeill. Situated near several lakes and recreation sites, as well as Mount Cain Alpine Park, it is ideal for travellers seeking peace and quiet.
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Zeballos
Zeballos is a remote former mining community on the west coast of Vancouver Island surrounded by rugged mountains, rainforest, rivers, and coastal wilderness. It offers a remote and adventurous experience far from the Island’s larger population centres.
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Sayward
Sayward is a small community on the east coast of northern Vancouver Island along the Johnstone Strait. It is surrounded by forests, mountains, rivers, and coastal wilderness. It offers a quieter alternative to larger Island destinations and is well suited to outdoor recreation.
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Port Alice Loop
The Port Alice Loop is an exploration of some of the most spectacular areas of northern Vancouver Island. This drive takes travellers through forests, lakes, mountains, and ocean inlets, with the beautiful town of Port Alice as its base. It is an excellent option for travellers looking for scenic driving and a quieter wilderness experience.
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Telegraph Cove
Telegraph Cove is a historic coastal community and popular launching point for exploring the waters and islands of the Broughton Archipelago and Johnstone Strait. It is particularly well known for whale watching, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and its unique boardwalk community setting. It is also home to the Whale Interpretive Centre.
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Port Hardy
Port Hardy is the norther gateway to Vancouver Island and the Central Coast. It is surrounded by rugged coastline, old growth forests, mountains, and abundant wildlife. It is an ideal base for exploring the North Island and a departure point for northern ferry and boat adventures.
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Alert Bay / Sointula
Alert Bay and Sointula are distinctive island communities in the Broughton Archipelago, offering rich cultural history, coastal scenery, wildlife viewing, walking trails, and a quieter island experience. They are excellent additions to a northern Vancouver Island itinerary.
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Port McNeill
Port McNeill is a small coastal community on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island and a gateway to the Broughton Archipelago and northern coastal wilderness. It is known for boating, fishing, wildlife viewing, forest scenery, and access to nearby islands and communities including Alert Bay and Sointula.