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
The Gardens at Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
The Gardens at Horticulture Centre of the Pacific in Victoria, BC, feature stunning gardens for visitors to enjoy. With a variety of plants and landscapes, it's a perfect destination for nature lovers.
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.
Milner Gardens & Woodland
A seaside garden in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, BC, offering 28 hectares of unspoiled natural beauty perched on an oceanside bluff overlooking the Strait of Georgia.
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!
Boating
Fairwinds Marina
Fairwinds Marina in Nanoose Bay, BC, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with well-maintained docks, a range of amenities, and stunning views.
Knight Inlet Lodge Grizzly Tours
Knight Inlet Lodge offers grizzly bear viewing in a floating resort with cultural and environmental stewardship.
Gorge Harbour Marina Resort
Gorge Harbour Marina Resort offers a comfortable home away from home on Cortes Island, featuring luxurious geodesic domes, lodge rooms, cottages, and trailers. Enjoy the beauty of British Columbia's west coast.
Brown’s Bay Resort & Marina
Discover the beauty of Brown’s Bay Resort & Marina, located just North of the Seymour Narrows in Campbell River, BC. Immerse yourself in nature, enjoy breathtaking ocean views, and witness marine wildlife in their natural habitat.
Sea Otter Lodge
Sea Otter Lodge is a hand-crafted coastal lodge located on a private 7-acre island in Kyuquot, British Columbia. Offering all-inclusive kayak fishing holidays and customizable wilderness experiences, it's the perfect destination for adventurers seeking genuine hospitality and luxury in the wild.
Access Point Transportation & Tours
Access Point Transportation & Tours is the Sunshine Coast's Local Tourism & Marine Logistics Specialists for Desolation Sound, The Salish Sea & Discovery Islands. They facilitate cargo and passenger movement along the coastal waters of British Columbia.
Culture & History
Janet Strayer Art
Janet Strayer Art showcases original contemporary paintings and mixed-media artworks in Abstract and Imaginatively Realistic styles. Explore her engaging art suitable for various moods and decors.
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.
Nanaimo Arts Council
Experience the 23rd Annual Nanaimo Artwalk, a self-guided tour featuring over 50 artists in 30 locations. Enjoy great art for sale and meet the talented artists.
Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre
Community museum and visitor centre showcasing the human and natural heritage of the Sooke region. Explore exhibits and programs, including a summer night market.
Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours
Homalco Tours offers fully guided tours around the Discovery Islands and Bute Inlet, showcasing North America’s wildlife. Enjoy whale watching, bear excursions, and cultural experiences.
Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre
Visitors explore marine fossil exhibits, book fossil tours, and discover the natural and cultural history of Comox Valley.
Hiking
Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park)
Saysutshun Marine Provincial Park offers a unique experience with stunning views, camping, hiking, kayaking, and cultural tours.
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.
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort offers unique stays in Tofino, British Columbia. Enjoy whale watching, bear watching, hiking, and spa & wellness services.
Vancouver Island Photo Tours with Catherine Babault
Explore Vancouver Island's beauty with Catherine Babault's photo tours. Discover the wildlife and landscapes of Comox Valley and beyond while improving your photography skills.
Maple Leaf Adventures
Explore the rugged beauty of the west coast with Maple Leaf Adventures, offering conservation-focused tours since 1989.
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.
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.
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.
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
Access Point Transportation & Tours
Access Point Transportation & Tours is the Sunshine Coast's Local Tourism & Marine Logistics Specialists for Desolation Sound, The Salish Sea & Discovery Islands. They facilitate cargo and passenger movement along the coastal waters of British Columbia.
Ray’s Sport Fishing Charters
Offering fishing charters and accommodations in Tahsis for west coast salmon, halibut, ling cod, and more!
Telegraph Cove Resort
Discover one of the best kept secrets on Northern Vancouver Island. The small, historic village of Telegraph Cove Resort is the center for world-class eco-tourism activities and marine adventures, including kayaking, whale watching, grizzly bear and wildlife viewing, and sport fishing.
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.
Kagoagh Lodge
Kagoagh Lodge offers a unique experience in Quatsino, BC, providing boating, fishing, hotels & resorts, and outdoor recreation. Contact us now!
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.
Kayaking
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.
Island Romer Adventures
Island Römer Adventures offers exceptional guided kayak tours in and around Nanaimo. Sea kayaking allows you to explore the outdoors, observe wildlife, and appreciate the stunning coastline from a unique perspective.
Coastal Current Adventures
Coastal Current Adventures offers eco-tourism, environmental education, kayaking tours, and youth camps on Salt Spring Island since 1990. With a focus on sustainability, they provide small group wilderness adventures and more.
Blue Jellyfish SUP Adventures
Blue Jellyfish SUP Adventures in Sidney specializes in stand-up paddleboarding, offering a variety of programs for a fantastic experience.
Hello Nature Adventure Tours
Offering guided kayaking & hiking tours in Ucluelet, Barkley Sound, Broken Group Islands, and Clayoquot Sound. Perfect for both experienced and novice adventurers.
Outer Shores Lodge
Outer Shores Lodge offers all-inclusive experiences with Outer Shores Expeditions for escape, relaxation, education, and connection. Enjoy a remarkable stay in Bamfield, BC.
Indigenous Experiences
I-Hos Gallery
I-Hos Gallery, owned by K’ómoks First Nation, showcases traditional and contemporary Northwest Coast art and crafts. Explore masks, prints, jewelry, carvings, and more.
Songhees Wellness Centre
Discover the Songhees Wellness Centre, a 55,000 sq.ft multi-purpose building offering various services and facilities, including sports amenities, an industrial kitchen, Elders center, and more.
Best Western Tin Wis Resort Lodge
Tin Wis Resort Lodge in Tofino, Vancouver Island, offers exclusive oceanfront access on Mackenzie Beach. Enjoy a hospitality pioneer's care in a serene West Coast setting.
Kiixin Tours
Kiixin Tours offers a culturally guided 4-hour hike to Kiix̣in National Historic Site, a 5000+ year-old village of Huu-ay-aht First Nations on Vancouver Island's west coast.
Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park)
Saysutshun Marine Provincial Park offers a unique experience with stunning views, camping, hiking, kayaking, and cultural tours.
House of Himwitsa First Nations Art Gallery
Discover the Himwitsa Native Art Gallery, showcasing fair trade First Nations artwork including rare woven baskets, masks, carvings, and jewelry.
Whale Watching
Archipelago Wildlife Cruises
Step aboard our spacious 53 foot motor yacht to view whales, bears, sea lions, sea otters, and other wildlife in comfort. Award-winning tours through Broken Group Islands with gourmet meals and private charters.
Hello Nature Adventure Tours
Offering guided kayaking & hiking tours in Ucluelet, Barkley Sound, Broken Group Islands, and Clayoquot Sound. Perfect for both experienced and novice adventurers.
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.
Maple Leaf Adventures
Explore the rugged beauty of the west coast with Maple Leaf Adventures, offering conservation-focused tours since 1989.
Klahoose Coastal Adventures
Experience Indigenous Experiences with wildlife viewing, including Grizzly Bear watching during the annual salmon run in Toba Inlet. Discover the traditional territory of the Klahoose First Nation people.
Vancouver Island Photo Tours
Vancouver Island Photo Tours offers private custom wildlife photo & family tours with professional photographer Rolf Hicker. Experience bear watching, whale watching, and wildlife viewing in Port McNeill.
Spa & Wellness
Villa Eyrie Resort
Rated as having one of the best views in Canada, Villa Eyrie Resort offers a stunning location in British Columbia. Perched atop Malahat Mountain, it provides breathtaking views of Finlayson Arm, Olympic Mountains, and Mount Baker.
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 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.
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre in Parksville offers spa, wellness, and luxurious hotel accommodations. Located at 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC.
The Parkside Hotel Spa
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