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Campbell River
Campbell River is a coastal city on the east side of Vancouver Island, known for its fishing heritage, ocean and mountain scenery, wildlife viewing, waterfalls, forests, and access to nearby islands and wilderness areas. It is an excellent base for exploring Strathcona Provincial Park and Discovery Passage, and is a gateway to the northern region…
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Comox Valley
The Comox Valley is a diverse coastal region on central Vancouver Island combining ocean scenery, mountain views, forests, farmland, beaches, and charming communities. It is a great base for exploring Courtenay, Comox, and Cumberland, as well as Mount Washington and Strathcona Provincial Park.
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Parksville
Parksville is a relaxed seaside community on the east coast of Vancouver Island, known for sandy beaches, warm shallow waters, family-friendly attractions, waterfront parks, and easy access to nearby forests and coastal communities. It is a convenient base for exploring the central east coast of the Island.
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Nanaimo
Nanaimo is a waterfront city on the east coast of Vancouver Island and an important gateway to the Island. It offers a lively harbourfront, beaches, parks, waterfront trails and boardwalks, restaurants, shopping, museums, and easy access to nearby outdoor attractions. Nanaimo is also a convenient base for exploring central Vancouver Island.
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Cowichan Valley
The Cowichan Valley is a scenic region between Victoria and Nanaimo, known for vineyards, farms, forests, rivers, lakes, small communities, and a mild coastal climate. It offers a mix of food and wine experiences, outdoor recreation, scenic drives, and relaxed countryside attractions. The Cowichan Valley is also the only maritime Mediterranean climate zone in Canada!
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Sooke
Sooke is a scenic coastal community west of Victoria, known for rugged shorelines, forests, beaches, waterfalls, hiking trails, and spectacular views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It is an excellent base for exploring the western edge of the South Island and the nearby Juan de Fuca region.
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Victoria
Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and one of Vancouver Island’s most popular destinations, known for its historic architecture, beautiful inner harbour, gardens, museums, restaurants, waterfront walks, and charming neighbourhoods. It makes an excellent base for exploring the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
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Tofino and Ucluelet
The Pacific Rim is one of Vancouver Island’s most spectacular coastal destinations, known for its long sandy beaches, dramatic Pacific Ocean scenery, surfing, rainforest trails, wildlife viewing, and relaxed west-coast atmosphere. Home to the towns of Tofino and Ucluelet, and situated on the traditional territory of the Nuu-chah-nulth (nuučaan̓uł) peoples, both communities provide an excellent…