North Central, Quadra Island
“I know the cure for everything: Salt water…in one form or another: Sweat, tears or the sea.” ~Karen Blixen
Hidden inlets. Sandy beaches. Rocky shores.
Within the 3,340km (2,137 mile) coastline of Vancouver Island, you’ll find countless spaces to escape and places to connect. As waves crash upon the pebbles of French Beach, the power of the surf merges with the deeper serenity of the changing tide. Watch closely as children explore the secret world of tidal pools in Cape Scott Provincial Park, and you just might glimpse the people they will become.
And there’s so much more than ocean. Almost 10,000 lakes fed by springs, streams, rivers, and aquifers mean you could spend lifetimes here and still not see it all. Trout fishing, canoeing, and paddle boarding are just a few ways to let the cool, clear water – natural and pure – touch your own wild heart.
If water is your true element, you’ll find the connection you need on Vancouver Island.
Dive in. The water’s perfect.
Discover Vancouver Island Tours
Find tour packages for the best of Vancouver Island. We do outdoor packages for Victoria, the Pacific Rim (which includes Tofino and Ucluelet), and the North Island. You can: - get packages for all the BEST of Vancouver Island - fish the MOST productive salmon and halibut waters in the world - kayak…
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Horne Lake Caves and Outdoor Centre
Don't miss a visit to one of Vancouver Island's most impressive natural wonders; winner of the “BC’s Remarkable Experience Award”! This unique park offers something for everyone, both above and BELOW ground. Discover underground waterfalls, fossils and amazing crystal formations. The easiest and most popular cave experience is the Riverbend…
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Harbour Air Seaplanes
Harbour Air Seaplanes offers fast, frequent flights between BC’s most popular coastal destinations 364 days a year. Fly between downtown Vancouver, South Vancouver (YVR), Pitt Meadows and Victoria, Nanaimo, Maple Bay, Comox, Salt Spring Island, the Sunshine Coast, and Whistler. Scenic tours show off our waterfront cities, majestic mountain ranges…
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Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures
Imagine waking one morning to the sound of a humpback whale's blow as it swims past your ocean side tent. Later that same day watch in awe as a pod of orcas swim past your kayak as a bald eagles swoops down to catch a salmon. This can all happen…
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Departing from Telegraph Cove, combine cultural discoveries with world-class wildlife viewing on a zodiac adventure into the heart of First Nations’ territory of the Kwakwaka’wakw: Vancouver Island North. Share our love of the local landscape and learn more about our 13000+ year old history! Our adventure begins in Alert Bay…
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Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina is the perfect year-round getaway, located oceanfront on Sooke Harbour. Just a short 35 minute drive from downtown Victoria, Sooke is a wonderful vacation destination with an abundance of outdoor adventures to suit the needs of many. Fishing, kilometers of scenic coastal hikes, whale watching,…
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Prince of Whales Whale Watching
Prince of Whales Whale Watching has been sharing premiere whale-watching & marine-wildlife experiences with guests from around the world for more than 20 years! With locations in both Victoria & Vancouver, we offer a wide variety of marine wildlife experiences that range from three hours long to a half-day. We…
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Located in Victoria, British Columbia on beautiful Vancouver Island, Ocean River is one of the premier speciality kayak and adventure companies in North America. With over 35 years in the business, Ocean River includes an outstanding retail store, kayaking school, and kayak/SUP tours and rentals. Experience the best of Island…
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Jamie’s Whaling Station and Adventure Centres
We are your one stop for adventure in Tofino and Ucluelet. Operating since 1982, we are the original Whale Tour company and offer whale watching, bear watching and Hot Springs Cove tours aboard high speed open zodiac-style vessels or larger, covered cruiser vessels. Offering several departures, seven days a week,…
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TOFINO'S LUXURY ADVENTURE RESORT! Come experience the natural beauty, exceptional amenities & handcrafted cuisine at Long Beach Lodge Resort. The Resort is set amongst the native coastal vegetation and takes full advantage of the expansive sandy beach and the open ocean with wild west coast surf...in fact it is one…
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Adventure Seekers and Nature Lovers, Ocean Outfitters is the perfect place to kick off all of your Tofino activities! We're a carbon neutral adventure business that cares about science and education. Our programs are not only a ton of fun, but they also encourage stewardship. Join us for whale and…
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Eagle Wing Whale and Wildlife Tours
Eagle Wing Tours is Victoria, BC's 1st multiple award winning whale watching tour company. We’ve achieved this in part through our support for 1% For the Planet, $2 Wildlife Fee & for being Canada’s first 100% carbon neutral whale watching company.When you ride with us you are guaranteed to…
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Perched above the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with views of the Pacific Ocean and Olympic Mountains, the resort offers an unparalleled experience to its guests. Newly-added fire pits in the tropical-inspired terrace add an element of casual luxury as visitors are encouraged to enjoy a glass of wine or…
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Nootka Marine Adventures operates three resorts on Vancouver Island’s West Coast. A variety of activities and custom packages are available ranging from: chartered salmon, halibut, and tuna fishing, historic and wildlife tours, ocean kayaking, and more. Guests may take advantage of boat rentals, fuel sales, moorage, marina services, launch ramp,…
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Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Nestled in a coastal forest on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa offers breathtaking ocean and mountain views. Pamper yourself in our luxury Pacific Mist Spa where our spa therapies focus on the rich ingredients of the sea – leaving you feeling completely relaxed…
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Ocean Ecoventures
Ocean Ecoventures Whale Watching was established in 2003 and has been creating life long memories ever since. We offer a very unique experience compared to other companies that operate in this area. Our central, quaint location offers a relaxing experience and, more importantly, being central allows us to access many…
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Brackish Adventures is a mobile company, proud to offer a great selection of Kayak & Stand Up Paddleboard tour, lessons and rental in different locations along the coast and rivers from Nanaimo through Parksville.
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Tide Rip Grizzly Tours
Explore the hidden reaches of Knight Inlet to seek out grizzly bears in their natural habitat. We depart from the end of the boardwalk in Telegraph Cove and navigate through the islands of the Broughton Archipelago. Enjoy our amazing scenery and wildlife you might see along the way such…
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Hello Nature Adventure Tours
Located in the quaint fishing village of Ucluelet, close to Barkley Sound, the Broken Group Islands, and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, our kayaking and hiking tours range from short half-day tours to week-long adventures. Whether you are an experienced or novice sea kayaker and/or hiker looking for a…
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Spirit of the West Adventures
Explore the realm of the killer & humpback whales. We want you to fall in love with kayaking and our coast, and it shows in the way we run our trips. Our tours are authentic, safe, fun, educational, environmentally friendly and for all levels of experience! Choose among professionally guided…
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Eco Tours & Aboriginal Cultural Experiences Experience the wild beauty of British Columbia’s coastal rainforests through the eyes of your First Nations guide as they share their culture, history and traditions. Get out on the water to view wildlife, roam remote beaches, or listen to stories and learn how to weave…
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#ExploreNanaimo, the place to find natural wonders, festivals, culinary joys and so much more. Visit our historic sites, experience authentic farm-to-table cuisine and craft beer, hike our world class trails and stay in the heart of Vancouver Island with affordable and comfortable accommodations. Nanaimo is your access point to the…
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Majestic Ocean Kayaking guests venture here from around the world to take part in experiencing this haven and see what British Columbia kayaking is all about. We are a first class kayaking destination for international nature lovers. Majestic Ocean Kayaking programs range from short harbour explorations to multi day adventures…
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Small Town, Big Fun Whatever you decide to do in Ladysmith, you are sure to have big fun in this small town! Ignite your sense of adventure with our seaside and hillside trails, a marine playground for paddlers, and beach park. Ignite your sense of history with the…
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Comox By The Sea
Comox is a vibrant seaside community located on the east coast of Vancouver Island. With access to rivers, mountains and the ocean, the area is a nature lover’s paradise. Visitors to downtown Comox are delighted with the natural beauty and wide array of shopping, amenities and services – all…
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Coastal Bliss Adventures
Immerse yourself! Hike in lush ancient forests, along scenic coastal trails, watch whales and sea lions, relax on beaches. Enjoy scrumptious, locally sourced food, hear stories of shipwrecks, and early settlers. Wake up to the sound of waves lapping on the shore, paddle remote coast-lines, hear the blow of whales approaching out…
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Sidney Whale Watching
With Sidney’s moderate climate, protected harbour, calm seas, and beautiful gulf islands right off shore it’s no wonder why Sidney is one of the best places in the world to depart for a whale watching adventure. Sidney is located in the middle of orca whale foraging grounds and is an…
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Vancouver Island University, Deep Bay Marine Field Station
Come visit the Deep Bay Marine Field Station! Open Mon-Fri from 10am and 4pm. This unique green facility and Science Center has been designed to host a wide variety of public activities including guided and self-guided tours, school groups, meetings, conferences, small or large catered events and weddings.…
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Guided kayaking tours focused on low impact viewing of the spectacular Northern Vancouver Island wildlife and fun for all. Frequent sightings of Orcas, Humpback Whales, Sea Lions, Seals, Dolphins, Porpoises, Bears and Eagles. We have trips suitable for everyone. No experience necessary. Day tours of 2 to 7 hours; Multi-day,…
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Cruise spectacular Barkley Sound on our stout packet freighter the M.V. Frances Barkley. Join us for the day to Bamfield, as we carry mail, cargo and passengers down the Alberni Inlet. Or sail to Ucluelet and discover the Broken Group Islands. Sechart Lodge is the closest accommodations to the Broken…
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Located on the beautiful Comox Peninsula, Cape Lazo RV & Campground is under new ownership and management. We are newly renovated and close to the beach. Our sites are family friendly with a fire pit and picnic table. Each site has full hook ups including 30 or…
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West Coast Expeditions
CONNECT. EXPERIENCE. REFRESH. Join us on remote Spring Island in Kyuquot for personalized adventures on the western edge of Canada, Vancouver Island, BC. Trips start in Courtenay or Campbell River, then we take you truly off the beaten track, with outings led by professional sea kayaking guides, introducing you…
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Pender Island Kayak Adventures
We are your gateway to Eco Adventures in the Southern Gulf Islands of BC. We offer Kayak and Paddleboard Tours from 2hr to 7 days, Rentals of Kayaks, Paddleboards, Canoes, Bicycles, E-bikes, Disc Golf (rentals and retail), and Paddle Canada Skills Courses in Sea Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboarding.
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Island Tides Outdoor Lodge
Enjoy the incredible scenery, marine and wildlife that abounds in the waters surrounding the historic Nootka Island, with Black Bears feeding on the beach, Sea Otters frolicking in the Kelp beds and Humpback Whales feeding in the waters of Esperanza Inlet. A real west coast adventure
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Sealegs Kayaking and Marine Adventures
The best thing about our Vancouver Island Kayak Tours is that they are suitable for everyone. Kayaking is a fun, rewarding and environmentally responsible activity. Best of all, when you go on a tour with Sealegs, our guides will make sure you have the training you need to…
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Salt Spring Adventure Co Ltd
Come Adventure With us!! Whether it's whale watching in our top-of-the-line Zodiac, kayaking through beautiful marine reserves, paddle boarding on a placid lake or harbour, an epic bike ride around the island, or a Youth Summer Camp everyone is sure to have a fun and memorable outdoor experience.
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