Visitors come from around the world to enjoy native culture, and to experience Alert Bay’s friendly community, the quiet magnificence of its scenery and some of the best salt-water fishing in BC.

• Village of Alert Bay

Located in the heart of Canada's Pacific Rim National Park, Bamfield's parkland is like none other in the world. Whether you fish or hike, beach comb or bird watch, there is an adventure for you!

• Bamfield Chamber of Commerce

Campbell River features many of the amenities of a big city without sacrificing its friendly small-town character. Long known for legendary salmon fishing by generations of anglers, Campbell River has grown into a multi-faceted travel destination.

• City of Campbell River
• Campbell River Chamber of Commerce
• Destination Campbell River

"The Little Town that Did" is knew for it's charm and giant outdoor wall murals.

• Chemainus
• Chemainus Chamber of Commerce
• Cowichan Valley Regional District

Explore Comox's incredible surroundings and unique urban centres. Cast a line for your supper, paddle down pristine rivers, or hike and ski the alpine heights.

• Town of Comox
• Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce

Cortes Island boasts a small community with a big spirit - there is always an activity, whether boating or touring, to get involved in.

• Cortes Island Community Website

From the snow capped mountains to the salty sea, time spent in Courtenay is the stuff memories are made of. Whether you want a vacation filled with outdoor adventure, relaxation, celebration or urban cultural pursuits, you'll find it here!

• City of Courtenay
• Courtenay-Comox Reel

A small coastal town situated on the calm waters of Osborne Bay in the Cowichan Valley.

• Crofton
• Cowichan Valley Regional District

Nestled a the foot of the Beaufort Range, Cumberland was bustling coal mining town from 1888 to 1966, it still retains it's frontier heritage look.

• Cumberland Chamber of Commerce
• Village of Cumberland

Denman Island is characterized by its beautiful natural environment.

• Denman Island

Just a 20 minutes ferry ride from Nanaimo, Gabriola’s dense forests of evergreen trees, towering sandstone bluffs, abundant wildlife, and an iconic West Coast shoreline are home to a robust community of artists, makers, creators and innovators.

• Tourism Gabriola Island

Carved from wilderness in the 1960s, the resource-based community of Gold River is a paradise for the outdoors enthusiast, with its close proximity to beautiful caves, rushing rivers, and campgrounds.

• Village of Gold River

Hornby Island is home to a tightly knit community of about nine hundred residents and a well kept secret to thousands of visitors.

• Hornby Island

Ladysmith’s identity as a charming west coast town is steeped in its intriguing history.

• Ladysmith
• Tourism Ladysmith
• Cowichan Valley Regional District

Lantzville is a coastal community on the east side of Vancouver Island, along the western shore of the Strait of Georgia and immediately north of Nanaimo.

• District of Lantzville

The picturesque seaside village of Lund, BC is located on the west coast of Canada, 128km north of Vancouver, on Canada's Sunshine Coast.

• Sunshine Coast Tourism

Nanaimo is the second largest city on Vancouver Island and is centrally located on the east coast, a 1 1/2 hour ferry ride from Vancouver.

• City of Nanaimo
• Nanaimo Tourism
• Regional District of Nanaimo

Here you'll be entering a unique geographical and temperate zone, which has more in common with the Californian coast than the Canadian north.

• City of Parksville
• Parksville Chamber of Commerce
• Regional District of Nanaimo

Port Alberni is one of a few ports on the West Coast of Vancouver Island which allows shelter and safe haven against some of the powerful Pacific Ocean weather systems.

• City of Port Alberni
• Port Alberni Chamber of Commerce
• The Seven Wonders of the Alberni Valley Video

In Port Alice you'll experience community living, right next to the Quatsino Rain Forest.

• Port Alice

Watch your Wheels! You've reached the end of Island Highway 19 - Port Hardy is as far north as you can drive. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities, as well as shopping and exploring the local arts and culture scene.

• Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce
• District of Port Hardy

Enjoy the splendid surroundings of Port McNeil in an atmosphere of friendly hospitality. Explore the Broughton Archipelago Marine park, cruise to Robson Bight to view Orcas in their natural habitat, take a fishing charter and catch a big one.

• Town of Port McNeill
• District of Port McNeill

More then ever the world is choosing the city of Powell River to retire in: Miles of hiking trails lead to beautiful lookouts, waterfalls and peaceful lakes, which can be viewed along the 180 km Sunshine Coast Trail in Powell River.

• Coastal By Nature - Tourism Powell River

Quadra Island is the heart and hub of the Discovery Islands - arts, culture, adventure recreation, scenery and the laid-back island lifestyle are just a few of the reasons people come to live or visit.

• Quadra Island

A short drive north of Parksville will bring you to Qualicum Beach. Along the seaside promenade enjoy stunning views of Lasqueti and Texada Islands, backstopped by the majestic snow capped peaks of the coastal mountains on the mainland.

• Town of Qualicum Beach
• Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Regional District of Nanaimo

Enjoy the clean air, beauty, and wide open spaces that Sayward has to offer, as well as its many recreational opportunities.

• Village of Sayward

"Sointula" is the Finnish word for harmony, and this small island community truly lives up to its name. Hiking, farmer's markets, and friendly people await you, and once you visit, you'll never want to leave.

• Sointula

Tahsis has something for everyone who wants to experience an outdoor adventure on the west coast of Vancouver Island, such as a Vancouver Island fishing charter, a sea kayaking tour, or hiking Nootka Trail.

• Village of Tahsis

At over 300 square kilometres, Texada Island is the largest of the Gulf Islands. Home to approximately 1,126 people, the island is part of the qathet Regional District and is located just a short ferry ride from Powell River.

• Sunshine Coast Tourism

From whale and bear watching to a soak in the hot springs, Tofino is a beautiful getaway on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

• Tourism Tofino
• District of Tofino

Visitors from around the world come here for our excellent fishing, whale watching, scuba diving, nature cruises, beachcombing, kayaking, wilderness hiking and the pristine nature.

• Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce
• Village of Ucluelet

This historic gold mining town that serves as a jumping off point for kayakers heading into the protected waters and islands in rugged and remote Kyuquot sound. Wildlife, old mining artifacts, great fishing, and a chance to strike it rich panning for gold.

• Municipality of Zeballos