RESOURCES
Metro Vancouver, Gabriola Island, Denman Island, Hornby Island
Ferry to metro Vancouver, Gabriola Island, Denman Island, Hornby Island
(No, you are not at the wrong page. Dinghy Dock Pub operates the ferry.)
Seaplane
Nanaimo
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
Whalewatching
Vancouver Island Whale Watching
Ocean Ecoventures 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
City: Nanaimo – Tourism Vancouver Island
Three-Day Getaway: Nanaimo – Hello BC