Spring
Spring on Vancouver Island is a vibrant, lush, and mild season characterized by blooming cherry blossoms, daffodils, and the waking of the temperate rainforest. Days grow longer, featuring a mix of sun and rain showers with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 17°C, making it perfect for whale watching, hiking, and exploring coastal communities with few crowds. March and April are peak times for viewing migrating gray whales, with the annual Pacific Herring spawn attracting numerous seals, orcas, and sea lions to the coast.
Gardens
Pacific Shores Resort
Pacific Shores Resort in Nanoose Bay offers a peaceful retreat by the bay. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and stunning ocean views.
Ahtsik Native Art Gallery
Located on Tseshaht lands in Port Alberni, showcasing traditional West Coast art of the Pacific Northwest. Features Indigenous woodcarvings, jewelry, masks, and more.
Tofino Botanical Gardens & Ecolodge
Tofino Botanical Gardens & Ecolodge offers a unique experience to explore nature in Tofino, BC. With stunning gardens and eco-friendly accommodations, immerse yourself in the beauty of the Pacific Rim Highway.
The Butchart Gardens
The Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC offers a breathtaking display of floral landscapes, dining options, and attractions. Visit to experience the beauty!
Hollyhock
Hollyhock is a renowned retreat center offering immersive programs in personal growth, leadership, and social innovation. Guests can reconnect with nature and themselves through wisdom teachings, health and healing, and creative expression.
Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens
Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens is a must-visit attraction located in Courtenay, BC. Discover stunning gardens and enjoy a peaceful retreat in nature.
Boating
Westview Marina
Located at the head of Tahsis Inlet on Vancouver Island, offering world-class fishing for Tyee Chinook & Halibut. Full facilities include Grillhouse Restaurant, marine services, and more.
Ocean EcoVentures (Parksville)
Ocean EcoVentures offers exciting Whale Wildlife Adventures departing daily from Parksville BC. Encounter Orcas, Humpback Whales, Dolphins, Sea Lions, and more in the stunning Salish Sea ecosystem.
Kagoagh Lodge
Kagoagh Lodge offers a unique experience in Quatsino, BC, providing boating, fishing, hotels & resorts, and outdoor recreation. Contact us now!
Knight Inlet Lodge Grizzly Tours
Knight Inlet Lodge offers grizzly bear viewing in a floating resort with cultural and environmental stewardship.
Grey Wolf Expeditions
Offering sea kayaking, whale watching, fishing, and camping adventures on Vancouver Island. A 5-star all-inclusive multi-day experience for all ages.
Moutcha Bay Resort
Moutcha Bay Resort offers a unique stay combining campgrounds, fishing, and outdoor recreation in Tahsis & Gold River. Enjoy a variety of accommodations and activities.
Culture & History
Salt Spring Arts Council
Salt Spring Arts Council fosters community vitality through the Arts on Salt Spring Island. Discover a variety of arts and cultural opportunities, including the Summer Outdoor Concert Series, Artcraft - BC's longest-running fine art and craft shop, workshops, kids camps, and artist talks.
Carr House
The family home and garden of painter and writer Emily Carr, a National and Provincial Historic Site. Open for tours during summer, offering workshops and programs celebrating Emily Carr's life, art, and environmentalism.
Treewind Studio
Treewind Studio in Nanaimo offers a collection of artwork featuring arbutus trees, water images, and imaginative creations. Discover a blend of arts and culture in this quaint studio.
Tally-Ho Carriage Tours
Tally-Ho Carriage Tours is Victoria's original public transportation company, established during the Gold Rush era of the 1850s. They offer historical carriage tours with professional guides sharing local folklore and insights into their operation.
Artina’s Jewellery
Artina’s Jewellery is a family-owned business with two storefronts in Victoria and Vancouver. They specialize in Northwest Coast Indigenous and contemporary Canadian jewellery, offering a large selection of unique, ethical, locally-made pieces.
The Alberni Project – HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial
Official museum and memorial for HMCS ALBERNI crew, showcasing Canadian war history from the Boer War to modern missions.
Hiking
Wild Pacific Trail Society
Explore the stunning 9km+ trail in Ucluelet, BC, with ocean views and ancient rainforest. Wheelchair accessible at Lighthouse Loop.
Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park)
Saysutshun Marine Provincial Park offers a unique experience with stunning views, camping, hiking, kayaking, and cultural tours.
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort offers unique stays in Tofino, British Columbia. Enjoy whale watching, bear watching, hiking, and spa & wellness services.
Rainforest Tours
Rainforest Tours leads guests on hikes through the West Coast's beauty, including East Sooke Park and Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. Trips include transportation, gourmet lunch, and interpretative guides.
Trail’s End Guest House
Trail’s End Guest House offers vacation rentals in Gold River & Tahsis with stunning mountain views. The private upper level suite features 3 bedrooms, full amenities, and entertainment options like Netflix.
Cape Scott Provincial Park
Cape Scott Park is a magnificent area of coastal wilderness with over 115 kilometers of ocean frontage, including stunning remote beaches like Nels Bight and San Josef Bay. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, and kayaking in this pristine natural setting.
Mountain Biking & Cycling
Long Beach Nature Tours
Long Beach Nature Tours offers active adventures in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and beyond, including nature & wildlife tours, day hikes, heli-hiking, and backpacking treks.
Jordie Lunn Bike Park
The Jordie Lunn Bike Park in Langford offers a unique recreational space for cyclists of all ages and skill levels. With various tracks, trails, and a clubhouse coming soon, it's the perfect destination for biking enthusiasts.
The Pedaler Cycling Tours
The Pedaler is Victoria's oldest bike touring and rental company offering biking, craft brewery, and culinary experiences. Tours, food, and craft beer tours, and e-bike tours are available.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Located in the Comox Valley, this resort offers skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, biking, and unique stays. Escape to higher elevations for a thrilling adventure.
Riding Fool Hostel
Located in downtown Cumberland on Vancouver Island, we offer high-quality accommodation with access to mountain bike trails, hiking, and more. Enjoy a fun, safe, and social environment for all travelers.
Fishing
The Lodge at Gold River
The Lodge at Gold River is a luxury lodge located on the banks of northern Vancouver Island’s Gold River. It offers unique stays and specializes in various fishing experiences for both avid anglers and beginners.
Nootka Marine Adventures
Nootka Marine Adventures operates three resorts on Vancouver Island’s West Coast offering chartered fishing, kayaking, and outdoor activities. Accommodations range from suites to RV parks.
Westview Marina
Located at the head of Tahsis Inlet on Vancouver Island, offering world-class fishing for Tyee Chinook & Halibut. Full facilities include Grillhouse Restaurant, marine services, and more.
West Wave Fishing
Professional guided fishing service for salmon & halibut in Port Hardy. Operating for over 30 years.
Sointula Lodge
Sointula Lodge offers a unique experience for wildlife and bear watching enthusiasts. Located in Sointula, BC, the lodge provides an ideal setting for fishing and whale watching.
Trail’s End Guest House
Trail’s End Guest House offers vacation rentals in Gold River & Tahsis with stunning mountain views. The private upper level suite features 3 bedrooms, full amenities, and entertainment options like Netflix.
Kayaking
Wild Root Journeys
Wild Root Journeys offers guided sea kayaking adventures in beautiful BC, connecting people with nature. Join us for a day or multi-day journey along the coastline.
Nootka Marine Adventures
Nootka Marine Adventures operates three resorts on Vancouver Island’s West Coast offering chartered fishing, kayaking, and outdoor activities. Accommodations range from suites to RV parks.
Westview Marina
Located at the head of Tahsis Inlet on Vancouver Island, offering world-class fishing for Tyee Chinook & Halibut. Full facilities include Grillhouse Restaurant, marine services, and more.
Strathcona Park Lodge & Outdoor Education Centre
Nestled on the shores of Upper Campbell Lake, offering off-grid wilderness retreat, cabin rentals, hiking, and kayaking. 160-acre multi-sport haven with eclectic accommodation.
TRAK Kayaks
TRAK Kayaks offers the most innovative kayak in the world, world-class kayaking skills progression, and a global community of outdoor adventurists. Explore global camps and tours with TRAK Experience Passport and TRAK Pilots.
Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park)
Saysutshun Marine Provincial Park offers a unique experience with stunning views, camping, hiking, kayaking, and cultural tours.
Indigenous Experiences
Sea Wolf Adventures
Sea Wolf Adventures offers grizzly bear sightings, wildlife viewing, and cultural tours in the Broughton Archipelago & Great Bear Rainforest.
H’aiagal’ath Grizzly Bear Tours - Indigenous Tourism BC
H’aiagal’ath Grizzly Bear Tours offers ecologically sustainable and culturally immersive wilderness experiences in the Great Bear Rainforest, home to grizzly bears, salmon, wolves, and more.
Wildcoast Adventures
Owned by the Wei Wai Kum First Nation, Wildcoast Adventures offers sea kayaking trips in Johnstone Strait, Desolation Sound, and the Discovery Islands. They provide high-quality equipment, gourmet menus, and exceptional customer service, focusing on sustainable and meaningful travel experiences.
Wya Point Resort
Wya Point Resort offers luxury lodges, waterfront yurts, and beachfront camping on Vancouver Island. Immerse yourself in the culture and hospitality of the Yuu-thlu-ilth-aht First Nation.
Upnit Lodge
Upnit Lodge in Bamfield, BC, blends Indigenous culture with modern comforts. Explore nature, history, and outdoor activities in a picturesque setting.
Whale Watching
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort offers unique stays in Tofino, British Columbia. Enjoy whale watching, bear watching, hiking, and spa & wellness services.
Sointula Lodge
Sointula Lodge offers a unique experience for wildlife and bear watching enthusiasts. Located in Sointula, BC, the lodge provides an ideal setting for fishing and whale watching.
Whale Watching Victoria - Prince of Whales Wildlife Tours
Experience the best whale watching in Victoria with Prince of Whales Wildlife Tours. Explore the stunning marine wildlife of British Columbia with our expert-led tours.
Sea Wolf Adventures
Join First Nation guides for an immersive wildlife viewing experience in the Great Bear Rainforest. Discover the beauty of British Columbia's nature and culture on zodiac whale watching tours.
Eagle Eye Adventures
Don’t miss this unforgettable experience to witness the wildlife of Vancouver Island along some of the most majestic coastlines in the world! Eagle Eye Adventures offers bear watching, whale watching, and wildlife viewing experiences.
Ocean Ecoventures Whale Watching
Ocean Ecoventures Whale Watching offers unique and unforgettable tours in Cowichan Bay since 2003. Enjoy killer whale sightings in the Salish Sea and meet a team of passionate conservationists and photographers.
Spa & Wellness
Pacific Shores Resort
Pacific Shores Resort in Nanoose Bay offers a peaceful retreat by the bay. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and stunning ocean views.
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort offers unique stays in Tofino, British Columbia. Enjoy whale watching, bear watching, hiking, and spa & wellness services.
Galiano Oceanfront Inn Spa
Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa is an intimate boutique hotel with spa, restaurant, and wood-fired pizza patio.
The Lost Faucet Sauna House
Inspired by traditional sauna culture worldwide, offering maximally hot sauna sessions, cooling experiences, and self-administered services like facials and foot soaks.
Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara
Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara in Parksville, British Columbia, is one of the largest spas in the province, offering 21 treatment rooms, a nail care room with whirlpool foot spas, a full-service hair salon, and dining at the Treetop Tapas & Grill.
The Haven
The Haven on Gabriola Island offers a transformative experience on 7 acres of waterfront, focusing on personal growth through programs like the Come Alive program.
