Summer
Summer on Vancouver Island is characterized by warm, dry, and sunny weather, featuring long, bright days and cool, comfortable evenings. Temperatures typically range from 20°C to 30°C on the east coast, while the west coast remains cooler. It is prime time for whale watching, hiking, and enjoying lakes or beaches. Popular activities include kayaking, hiking, SUP paddleboarding, fishing, and visiting various coastal areas like the Gulf Islands.
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Cluxewe Resort
Cluxewe Resort offers waterfront cottages, RV sites, and tent camping on ancestral Kwakiutl land. Enjoy nature and history in a peaceful setting.
Salish Seaside RV Resort & Marina
Salish Seaside RV Resort & Marina is a top-rated RV resort and marina owned by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations in Western Canada.
FarOut Wilderness
FarOut Wilderness specializes in overland vehicle rentals and tailor-made itineraries in British Columbia. They offer self-drive options to explore off the beaten track at your own pace, reconnecting you with nature.
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.
Esquimalt Eco Tours
Esquimalt Eco Tours offers scuba diving, wildlife tours, sunset cruises, and water taxi services for Discovery Island and Friday Harbor in the USA. Their 27 feet RiB is Transport Canada certified.
Port Alice Oceanfront RV Park
Small, quiet RV Park in Port Alice perfect for adventurers and fishermen. Enjoy a hassle-free stay by the ocean.
Boating
Esquimalt Eco Tours
Esquimalt Eco Tours offers scuba diving, wildlife tours, sunset cruises, and water taxi services for Discovery Island and Friday Harbor in the USA. Their 27 feet RiB is Transport Canada certified.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Surfing
Valhalla Pure Outfitters
Valhalla Pure Outfitters in Courtenay offers a wide range of outdoor gear including hiking, kayaking, skiing, and more. They carry top brands like Arc'teryx, Salomon, and more.
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.
Long Beach Lodge Resort
Discover the Long Beach Lodge Resort on Cox Bay, offering breathtaking ocean views and award-winning cuisine sourced from local, sustainable ingredients. Enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere in our Great Room and SandBar Bistro, perfect for a relaxing getaway or exciting adventure at the Surf Club Adventure Centre.
Hiking
Maple Leaf Adventures
Explore the rugged beauty of the west coast with Maple Leaf Adventures, offering conservation-focused tours since 1989.
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.
Valhalla Pure Outfitters
Valhalla Pure Outfitters in Courtenay offers a wide range of outdoor gear including hiking, kayaking, skiing, and more. They carry top brands like Arc'teryx, Salomon, and more.
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.
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.
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.
Mountain Biking & Cycling
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Golfing
City Centre Park
City Centre Park in Langford offers a variety of recreational activities including bowling, ice arena, mini golf, and more for all ages.
The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa Victoria
Bear Mountain Resort in Victoria, BC is the only urban resort in Canada. Enjoy luxury living, golf, tennis, cycling, and the Amatista Spa in a natural setting near downtown.
Campbell River Golf & Country Club
Campbell River Golf & Country Club offers a top-notch golfing experience in Campbell River, BC. Located at 700 Petersen Road, it provides a beautiful setting for golf enthusiasts.
Fairwinds Golf Club
Fairwinds Golf Club in Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island offers an 18-hole waterfront course known for its strategic challenges and scenic views of the Georgia Strait.
Paradise Mini Golf and Fun Park
Paradise Mini Golf and Fun Park in Parksville offers a delightful family-friendly experience. Enjoy mini-golf and more!
Golf Vancouver Island
Golf Vancouver Island is your one-stop resource for Vancouver Island golf packages. They offer vacation packages to 13 golf courses across four destinations, including accommodation, activities, and more.
Fishing
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.
Kagoagh Lodge
Kagoagh Lodge offers a unique experience in Quatsino, BC, providing boating, fishing, hotels & resorts, and outdoor recreation. Contact us now!
West Wave Fishing
Professional guided fishing service for salmon & halibut in Port Hardy. Operating for over 30 years.
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.
Maple Leaf Adventures
Explore the rugged beauty of the west coast with Maple Leaf Adventures, offering conservation-focused tours since 1989.
Cliffs Chinook Charters
Cliffs Chinook Charters offers customized fishing packages in Comox Valley, Hornby Island, Powell River, and Campbell River. Enjoy a memorable fishing experience with a reliable network of fishing guides.
Kayaking
Coastal Bliss Adventures Ltd.
Experience coastal bliss with kayaking, camping, and wildlife viewing in Cowichan Bay, BC. Enjoy nature, local food, and sunset views.
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.
Paddle West Kayaking
Paddle West offers unforgettable sea kayaking experiences out of two waterfront locations in Tofino and Ucluelet, BC. Join for guided sea kayaking day trips, rentals, and multi-day tours for all levels.
Coastal Expression
Coastal Expression is your gateway to on-water skills training, Gulf Island kayak tours, and mini-expedition basecamp trips. Discover Vancouver Island's beauty through kayaking experiences.
Sealegs Kayaking Adventures
Family friendly Kayak and Stand-up Paddleboard rentals in Ladysmith's quiet, protected harbour. Local guided tours and lessons available. Free intro Lesson with each rental.
Pender Island Kayak Adventures
Pender Island Kayak Adventures offers outdoor recreation with a focus on kayaking on North Pender Island. With experienced guides, explore the stunning waters and marine life.
Indigenous Experiences
T-Bird E-Bike Rentals
T-Bird E-Bike Rentals offers Indigenous Experiences in Ucluelet with a large fleet of OHM 2 and VELEC 3 electric bike models.
Crowfoot Collective
Indigenous Owned Business in Cowichan Bay offering handcrafted goods sourced locally and globally. Specializing in fair trade items, including an all-natural Apothecary line.
Cluxewe Resort
Cluxewe Resort offers waterfront cottages, RV sites, and tent camping on ancestral Kwakiutl land. Enjoy nature and history in a peaceful setting.
Kitchens of Distinction
Chef Shirley Lang, an award-winning Cree-Metis Executive Private Chef, creates unique cuisine blending Indigenous ingredients with global flavors. She draws inspiration from her diverse culinary journey.
Culture & History
Roy Henry Vickers Gallery
Discover the legacy of Roy Henry Vickers, showcasing Limited Edition Prints and Original Paintings in Tofino, BC.
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.
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.
Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre
Visitors explore marine fossil exhibits, book fossil tours, and discover the natural and cultural history of Comox Valley.
Arts Council of Ladysmith & District/Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery
Art is here! Explore the local art scene at Ladysmith's comprehensive arts organization. Enjoy monthly arts exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, community projects, and more.
Nanaimo Museum
Discover Nanaimo’s fascinating history in our museum located in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Explore the main gallery showcasing Nanaimo's earliest settlers and the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Visit the replica coal mine exhibit and shop unique items at our gift shop.
