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Vancouver Island Sea Kayaking Areas
Barkley Sound
Clayoquot Sound
Gulf Islands
Johnstone Strait
Nootka Sound


Communities of Vancouver Island
Campbell River
Chemainus
Cobble Hill
Comox
Courtenay
Deep Bay
Duncan
Nanaimo
Nanoose Bay
Oak Bay
Parksville
Qualicum Beach
Sidney
Sooke
Tofino
Ucluelet
Victoria

More Islands
Gabriola Island
Galiano Island
Pender Island
Salt Spring Island

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
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Tourism Association of Vancouver Island.  #203 - 335 Wesley Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5.  Phone: 250-754-3500; Fax: 250-754-3599.  E-mail

Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands - Directory
Offers and extensive listing of things to do, places to see with maps and other travel planning information, for the islands.

Transportation

Vancouver Island Coach Lines.  3408 Seymour Place, Victoria, BC, V8X 1W5.  Phone: 250-475-3339.

ATTRACTIONS (See also "Attractions" under individual communities.)

Gardens

The Butchart Gardens.  Mailing: Box 4010, Victoria, BC V8X 3X4.  Street: 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC.  Phone: 250-652-4422; Toll-free: 1-866-652-4422; Fax: 250-652-7751.

Chemainus

Chemainus Fuller Lake Motel.  9300 Smiley Road, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0.  Phone: 250-246-3282; Toll-free: 1-888-246-2322; Fax: 250-26-3445.

Cobble Hill

Cherry Point Vineyards
Situated on a gravelly glacial deposit in the Cowichan valley, the winery production includes hand-crafted premium wines using 100% British Columbia grapes. Visitors are welcomed every day to the tasting room, art gallery, and picnic grounds, and conduct guided tours of the vineyard and winery on weekends. Grape production is integrated with other farm activities such as sheep husbandry to improve the effectiveness of their sustainable farming methods.  The Vineyards also feature a Bed & Breakfast and guests can enjoy a private wine tasting conducted by the winemaker each evening at cocktail hour.

Arbutus Ridge Golf & Country Club.  Located 35 minutes north of Victoria.  3515 Telegraph Road, Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0.  Tee and Court Times: 250-743-5000; Dinner Reservations and Banquet Information: 250-743-5100; Fax: 250-743-5518.  E-mail

Comox  (Click here for Comox)

Courtenay

Bed and Breakfasts

Casson House Bed & Breakfast.  3100 Mission Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 8L5.  Phone: 250-338-4150; Toll-free: 1-877-324-0134; Fax: 250-338-4180.

Greystone Manor. 4014 Haas Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 9T4. Phone: 250-338-1422.

Activities

Brent Morrison Golf Academy. 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, BC V98 2G3. Phone: 250 897 0101; Toll-free: 1-888-338-8439.

Island Air Tours.  Michael Seib.  #3-115 Back Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3W5.  Phone: 250-897-4433.  E-mail

Deep Bay

Viking Adventure Tours.  Government Wharf, Deep Bay, BC.  Phone: 250-755-9175.  E-mail

Duncan

Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre.  200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC V9L 6P4.  Phone: 250-746-8119; Fax: 250-746-4143.  E-mail

Nanaimo

Name:  In the Halkomelem Indian language the name means "the great and mighty people".

The second largest city on Vancouver Island.

Tourism Nanaimo
The main BC Ferries destination on Vancouver Island.  The waterfront features a harbour side walkway, fishing/walking pier, Swy-a-Lana Lagoon, seaplane terminal, the Pioneer Waterfront Plaza and a visiting vessel pier.

Tracks Outdoor Adventures.  2130 Akenhead Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9X-1T9.  Phone: 250-754-8732; Toll-free: 1-877-898-8732; Fax: 250-754-8975.

Visit Nanaimo on the Web! A Destination Guide.

Nanoose Bay
26 km (16 mi) northeast of Nanaimo, off Highway 19A.

Pacific Shores Nature Resort Ltd.  1-1600 Stroulger Road, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9B7.  Toll-free:

Oak Bay

Oak Bay
The Oceanside community that some say is more English than England itself!  This web site has links to activities and attractions, as well as aerial photos and a detailed history of the community.

Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Located on Victoria's Marine Scenic Drive, the hotel offers Olde World charm, crackling fireplaces and Whale Watching Cruises or  romantic Sunset Dinner Cruises from their private dock.

Parksville  (Click here for Parksville)

Sidney

The Waterfront Hotel Sidney.  2537 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, B.C. V8L 1Y3.  Phone: 250-656-1131; Toll-free: 1-888-656-1131.  Fax: 250-656-9396.  E-mail

Sooke  (Click here for Sooke)

Tofino  (Click here for Tofino)

Victoria  (Click here for Victoria)

Elite Home Vacations 
We offer a variety of short- or long-term rental properties on Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia.  Properties are fully equipped and offer all the peace, privacy and comforts of home.  Choose from oceanfront cottages, bed & breakfast, or luxurious houses.  Toll-free: 1-866-479-0400


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