RESOURCES

Metro Vancouver, Gabriola Island, Denman Island, Hornby Island

Ferry to metro Vancouver, Gabriola Island, Denman Island, Hornby Island

Newcastle Island

Ferry to Newcastle Island

Protection Island

Ferry to Protection Island

(No, you are not at the wrong page. Dinghy Dock Pub operates the ferry.)

Seaplane

Gulf Island Seaplanes

Harbour Air Seaplanes

Nanaimo

Nanaimo Airport

Ground transit

BC ground transit

Port Alberni to Bamfield and Ucluelet

Water taxi from Port Alberni to Bamfield and Ucluelet

Nanaimo/Victoria to West Coast Trail or Juan de Fuca Trail

Bus from Nanaimo/Victoria to West Coast Trail or Juan de Fuca Trail

Tide Information

Tide and weather details

Whalewatching

Vancouver Island Whale Watching

Ocean Ecoventures Whale Watching

FareHarbour Whale Watching

One-day or multi-day paddling & wildlife tour trips:

Departing from Nanaimo:

Wildheart Adventures sea kayak tours

Kayaking tours with Island Römer Adventures

Coastal Expression kayaking tours and rentals

Departing from Gabriola Island:

Silver Bay Kayak Adventures kayak and paddleboarding tours

 

 

EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

Below are some famous local events and festivals. Be sure to check their schedule when you plan your trips.

June: Cowichan Valley Sunfest (Country music)

June: Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Music Festival

June: Comox seafood festival

July: Comox Filberg Music Festivals to celebrate Canadian art, culture, and music

July: Nanaimo summertime Blues

July: Nanaimo Marine Festival (World-famous Bathtub race) 

July to August: Parksville Beach Festival (sand-sculpting competition)

August: Port Alberni Salmon Festival

August: Sooke River Music Festival                                                                                                 

September: Nanaimo International Jazz Festival

December: Ladysmith Festival of Lights

 

We always find the following websites helpful when planning trips in BC

Tourism Nanaimo

City: Nanaimo – Tourism Vancouver Island

Three-Day Getaway: Nanaimo – Hello BC

Places To Go Vancouver Island – Hello BC

Explore Vancouver Island

BC Parks

Trip Advisor