Vancouver Island is an ALL Season Destination!
Playing in a tidal pool in the Clayoquot Sound
Golfing in December? Kayaking in February? In Canada? You bet! The Vancouver Island region has the mildest climate in the country, making it possible to pursue almost any outdoor activity year-round — even golfing and cycling. In fact, some activities are even more popular in the winter.
Of course, winter means skiing and, at higher elevations, snow turns our two ski resorts into alpine playgrounds.
And while divers explore the under-water world all year long, they love the cooler months when the water clarity is even better.
Surfers enjoy the big waves the winter months bring, and kayakers keep on paddling no matter what the season.
And hikers, dressed for the weather, take advantage of the quieter months to enjoy the tranquility of the region’s many trails in winter.
Meanwhile, in the Pacific Rim region, the wild winter weather brings out droves of storm watchers.
But even with our moderate climate, each season presents its own distinctive beauty. Our early spring is the envy of the rest of Canada, and our balmy summers are perfect for boating and lazing on the beach. Fall is a gorgeous season of colour and outdoor activities that carry right on through the mild winter.
Comox Valley Airport
Your Vancouver Island journey begins at the Comox Valley Airport. At YQQ you get friendly, personalized service and daily direct flights from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, plus seasonal charters to Mexico. With stunning views, a gift shop, cafe and car rentals on site, YQQ has everything you need to start your vacation out right. So skip the ferries, the traffic and the lineups! Fly YQQ, where journeys begin.
250-890-0829
Comox
North Central Island
North Central Island
WildPlay Element Parks, West Shore Victoria
Unleash your wild! Primal fun and games are just a climb, scramble and zip away at WildPlay Element Parks. Kids, teens, and adults enjoy conquering suspended wobbly bridges, hanging nets, zip lines and more surprising obstacles on the Monkido® Aerial Adventure courses. Visit http://www.WildPlay.com for videos and Park details.
1-888-856-7275
Victoria
South Island
South Island
Wickaninnish Inn
Discover Tofino through the only resort on Chesterman Beach. The Wickaninnish Inn offers magnificent views of the open ocean set against a backdrop of old-growth forest. A dedicated Clef’s d’Or Concierge custom creates readily available Tofino itineraries such as: wildlife viewing, fishing, ocean sports, and arts and cultural experiences. Uncompromising service and a range of in-house amenities, such as Ancient Cedars Spa and The Pointe Restaurant, make for memories reaching far beyond the tangible.
250-725-3100
Tofino
Pacific Rim Region
Pacific Rim Region
AlberniHeritage: Alberni Valley Museum
Excellent community museum with visible storage display system for maximum public access to collections. Explore First Nations culture, early settlement, industrial and maritime history and see unique local folk art and archival photographs. A highlight is the fine examples of local contemporary art. 2012 features special exhibit on the community’s centennial with hands- on childrens’ component.
250-723-2181
Port Alberni
Pacific Rim Region
Pacific Rim Region
Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan bay
Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay is a boutique style hotel with 56 Oceanview suites, situated in the tranquil and intimate seaside village of Cowichan Bay in the heart of the Cowichan valley – a wine and culinary haven; an ideal venue for weddings, special occasions and corporate retreats & conferences.
250-715-1000
Cowichan Bay
Cowichan Region
Cowichan Region
Reef Point Cottages
Vancouver Island's hidden gem, Reef Point Cottages offer an exciting, intimate and self-indulging experience for those who want to explore what British Columbia’s most spectacular and natural landscape has to offer. With clean fresh air, idyllic scenery and breathtaking activities, we are casually situated in the middle of raw nature.
1-877-726-4425
Ucluelet
Pacific Rim Region
Pacific Rim Region
Sand Pebbles Inn
Oceanfront accommodation offering quality, comfort and spectacular views. Boutiques, galleries, restaurants, golf and many other sporting activities are close by. The perfect location to explore the central Island with Tofino/Ucluelet an easy day trip.
250-752-6974
Qualicum Beach
Central Island
Central Island
Beach Acres Resort
Sit back, relax and let the beach take over....You and your family will feel at home in a two bedroom cottage with full kitchen and fireplace. Stay in a cozy oceanfront unit on sandy Rathtrevor Beach or a private forest cottage tucked away on our property in Parksville, just 20 minutes north of Nanaimo. Amenities include: indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna, tennis courts, kids playground, bikes, kayaks, paddleboards and full beach access. The way life was meant to be....
1-800-663-7309
Parksville
Central Island
Central Island
Madrona Beach Resort
Located on five acres of oceanfront, this quiet property on the safest, sandiest, warmest ocean beach in BC offers spectacular ocean views. A pleasant five minute stroll from Rathtrevor Beach, our units at beach level are 2 bedroom with fireplace. Ridge ocean view units feature: ground level studios with fireplace and second level one bedroom kitchenettes. With reasonable rates year round, we also feature a third night-at-no charge option for most times during the shoulder season. Use of propane BBQs, access to tennis court and children's playground are all included.
1-800-663-7302
Parksville
Central Island
Central Island
Jamie's Whaling Station
Celebrating our 30th Anniversary as the West Coast's Original Whale Tour Company! Whale & bear watching, Hot Springs Cove, Meares Island, kayaking, scenic flights, sunset cruises & more! Vessels suitable for all ages, gift shops & FREE parking - for RVs too! What in the WILD do you want to do?!
1-800-667-9913
Tofino & Ucluelet
Pacific Rim Region
Pacific Rim Region
Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn
A top choice among Vancouver Island hotels, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Chemainus Inn is a hotel with suite-style rooms, 4 Green Key and CAA/AAA 3-Diamond ratings. Relax in the comfort of your well-appointed suite on your next holiday or corporate stay on Vancouver Island. The quaint village of Chemainus is situated seaside near Duncan and Ladysmith. Sweet Dreams; combine your stay with live year round professional theatre, golf, diving or romance.
250-246-4181
Chemainus
Cowichan Region
Cowichan Region
Nanaimo Airport YCD
The Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is located on Island Highway # 1, just 20 minutes to downtown Nanaimo and 2.5 hour drive to Tofino. YCD is a modern air passenger facility supporting a broad range of services and amenities including a new expanded terminal, onsite car rental agencies, airporter shuttle and Greyhound bus service. Fly Nanaimo Airport and get more time for what matters most to you – beaches, wineries, wildlife, special time with family and friends.
250-245-2157
Nanaimo
Central Island
Central Island
Wya Point Resort
The stunning new Wya Point Resort offers the only beach front camping south of Long Beach National Park. With over 1 km of private beaches the resort offers up 40 camping sites and 15 glamping sites in fully furnished beach front Yurts. The resort also provides surfing lessons and rentals with a 10% discount offered to guests at the Wya Point Surf Shop Cafe.
250-726-3435
Ucluelet
Pacific Rim Region
Pacific Rim Region
Long Beach Lodge Resort
Luxury oceanfront resort on the sandy beach of Cox Bay; relaxed inspirational West Coast setting & award winning architecture. Iconic Great Room with oceanview dining. Complimentary continental breakfast. Beachfront Lodge rooms most with oceanviews, gas fireplaces, double soaker tubs and balconies. Cottages ideal for families or extended stays each with two bedrooms, full kitchen, fireplace & hot tub. Surf Club offers on-site surf lessons & rentals. Private Marine Adventures (fishing, wildlife viewing &/or photography) offered on heated vessel.
1-877-844-7873
Tofino
Pacific Rim Region
Pacific Rim Region
Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Defining casual elegance and tranquility - Beachfront Suites, an award winning Spa and spectacular Oceanside Dining are nestled between old growth forest and the Georgia Straight. Our Pacific Mist Hydropath is a one of kind spa experience. Eagles and seals play outside your patio door. Come visit, you deserve it.
1-800-663-7929
Courtenay
North Central Island
North Central Island
Strathcona Park Lodge & Outdoor Education Centre
Let our wilderness lodge be your comfortable home base for exploring the beauty of Strathcona Provincial Park. Overlooking the shores of Upper Campbell Lake and a procession snow capped peaks, our accommodations include timber-framed chalets and cottages. Adventure options include: rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, white water paddling, backpacking, survival skills, ropes course and zipline, wildlife viewing.
1-250-286-3122
Campbell River
North Central Island
North Central Island
Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community
Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community located in the heart of the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Full Resort including 2 restaurants, 90 Guest Rooms, Car Museum, Pro Shop, Conference facilities and of course our Master Planned golf course. Come for a tee time, stay for a lifetime.
250-703-5050
Courtenay
North Central Island
North Central Island
Chances Rim Rock
So much more than just a place to relax and have fun. Come enjoy slots, bingo and brewpub dining while nestled under the canopy of a Pacific Northwest Rainforest.
Must be 19+.
250-724-7625
Port Alberni
Pacific Rim Region
Pacific Rim Region
Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort
Situated beachfront on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Sunrise Ridge is at the center of all the amenities and activities one could wish for. Relax in a one, two or three bedroom luxury Parksville vacation home with incredible views of the surrounding landscape, rippling ocean waters and sandy beaches.
1-877-977-8669
Parksville
Central Island
Central Island
Best Western Plus The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre
As Courtenay's only full-service hotel providing a host of convenient hotel facilities. From an onsite restaurant, lounge, pub and specialty wine and liquor store to a heated indoor pool, hot tub and sauna, enjoy great value and complimentary at-home extras including hot buffet breakfast, internet, parking and local phone calls.
1-800-668-7797
Courtenay
North Central Island
North Central Island
Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge
A nature based, oceanfront property offering privacy and seclusion with an 1100 acre forest on the southern tip of Quadra Island, just a 10 minute ferry from downtown Campbell River. Tsa-Kwa-Luten's ocean front location offers spectacular views of historic Discovery Passage and the upper reaches of the Beaufort mountain range from all main lodge or beachfront cottage accommodation. West Coast seafood cuisine abounds in the casual yet elegant atmosphere of the seaside dining room.
250-285-2042
Quadra Island
North Central Island
North Central Island
Pacific Sands Beach Resort
Pacific Sands Beach Resort boasts Tofino’s only Deluxe all Suite Oceanview and Beachfront accommodation with Vancouver Island’s finest and most comfortable, fully equipped Suites and Beach Houses. Enjoy peaceful moments at Pettinger Point or meandering along Cox Bay – our one mile beach. Some of our popular packages include: Surfing, kayaking, whale and bear watching, storm watching, and romance. Parents and kids enjoy free kids camps all summer long, Spring Break and every Saturday. Check us out @ http://www.pacificsands.com
1-800-565-2322
Tofino
Pacific Rim Region
Pacific Rim Region
Ocean Trails Resort
Ocean Trails Resort offers family friendly accommodations on the bluff above sandy Rathtrevor Beach. Offering all the comforts of home in our bright, one, two and three bedroom condominiums. All units have fully equipped kitchens, in-suite washers/dryers, free WIFI, free local calling, cable TV, DVD, cozy fireplaces. Outdoor hot tub, seasonal pool, children’s playground, tennis/ basketball and complimentary access to fitness centre. Make us your relaxation destination. Ask our friendly staff about specials and discounts.
1-888-248-6212
Parksville
Central Island
Central Island
Shorewater Resort
The Shorewater Resort is situated on a beautiful natural beachfront in Qualicum Beach. Come and experience the benefits of staying in a self contained condominium resort with the ocean at your doorstep.
1-888-450-3811
Qualicum Beach
Central Island
Central Island
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Comox Valley
Welcome to Courtenay, home of the 100% smoke-free Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Combining the best of business and leisure world, our hotel stands out from the crowd. Opening in 2009, your stay offers complimentary amenities such as hot breakfast, swimming pool, hot tub and the Valley's only in-hotel waterslide.
778-225-0010
Courtenay
North Central Island
North Central Island
Golf Vancouver Island
Golf Vancouver Island is a "one-stop-shop" for booking golf packages and vacations on the Vancouver Island Golf Trail – a 250 km of Pacific paradise from Victoria to Campbell River, awaiting golfers on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Owned and operated by the golf courses on Vancouver Island, consumers save time and money, while choosing from 11 golf courses and over 15 accommodation options on the Vancouver Island Golf Trail. From airfares and ferry reservations to tee times, accommodations and even après golf activities, Golf Vancouver Island takes care of it all!
1-877-709-5566
Victoria (Head Office)
South, Central, North Central Island and Cowichan Region
South, Central, North Central Island and Cowichan Region
Majestic Ocean Bed & Breakfast
A friendly seaside retreat. Waterfront hot tub, front entrance rooms, premier amenities, gourmet breakfast. Surrounded by nature, trails and parks.
250-726-2868
Ucluelet
Pacific Rim Region
Pacific Rim Region
Brown's Bay Resort
Nestled in the Salmon Capital of the world known as Campbell River, Brown's Bay Resort is just a short 5km drive off hwy 19. This unspoiled resort includes new Rental Cabins, an oceanfront RV Park, full service Marina with fuel barge, tackle shop, restaurant and launch facilities. Please visit us at brownsbayresort.com for more information and reservation details.
250-286-3135
Campbell River
North Central Island
North Central Island
Tofino Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Tofino's premier vacation rentals! Offering a select portfolio of beachfront and oceanfront homes, cabins and condos. Pets welcome at some properties. Tourism BC Approved Accommodation.
250-725-2779
Tofino
Pacific Rim Region
Pacific Rim Region
WildPlay Element Parks, Nanaimo
Unleash your wild! Primal fun and games are just a climb, zip, jump, and swing away at WildPlay Element Parks. Kids, teens, and adults enjoy conquering suspended wobbly bridges, hanging nets, zip lines and more surprising obstacles on the Monkido® Aerial Adventure courses. Extreme thrill-seekers earn bragging rights on the 150’ Bungy Jump, and g-force King Swing. Zip lovers can’t resist soaring across the Nanaimo River Canyon. Visit http://www.WildPlay.com for videos and Park details.
1-888-716-7374
Nanaimo
Central Island
Central Island
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