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Defined as Parksville, Qualicum, Nanaimo, Courtenay, Cumberland, Duncan, Coombs, The Central Island area best known for its spectacular beaches, golf courses, and great weather
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Comox Valley (42) new updated
Comprising the three sister communities of Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland, one of the more youthful and funkier areas of Vancouver Island outside of Victoria
Nanaimo (25) updated
The second largest city on Vancouver Island, one of the original industrial mine towns now dedciated to tourism and services.
Parksville Qualicum (36) new updated
The beach/retirement community of Parksville and Qualicum, featuring one of the finest family beaches in North America

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Us Three Yoga Camps and Retreats updated popular

http://us3yoga.com/

Camps, Retreats, Workshops Drumming And Mindfulness For Children, Parents and Elders. Early Childhood Educator Bonita Finotti offers her camps and workshops in beautiful Parksville Qualicum Beach and Mexico

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Island Photobooth

http://www.islandphotobooth.com/

10 out of 10 stars (4 votes)

Island Photobooth is Vancouver Island’s premier photobooth rental company offering the very finest digital photo booths available for your special event. Based in the Comox Valley on beautiful Vancouver Island, Island Photobooth serves the entire Big Island and beyond.

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Adventure Accommodations in Duncan BC

http://www.iguanaranch.com

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

The Iguana Ranch Guesthouse on Vancouver Island is a spacious Westcoast style chalet guesthouse accommodation, hostel and Mountain Biking Club nestled on a 7.5 acre picturesque hideaway overlooking a private lake, giant old growth trees & mountains in the Cowichan Valley, British Columbia, Canada.

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Fishing Vancouver Island updated

http://www.fishingvancouverisland.org

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Online forum dedicated to fishing on the island. Daily fishing reports for free.

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Outer Limits updated

http://www.outerlimits.ca/

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Adventure training and guided expeditions, courses in mountaineering, river adventures, avalanche awareness based in Nanaimo

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West Coast Air

http://www.westcoastair.com/

8 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

A locally owned and operated airline with more than 35 years of Twin Otter scheduled service experience, West Coast Air offers up to 40 Twin Otter departures daily between downtown Vancouver and downtown Victoria. The company provides a convenient link to Vancouver Island, Comox, the Sunshine Coast communities, and includes service to Whistler during the summer season.

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Ablaze Metal Art and Design updated

http://www.AblazeMetalArt.com/

Shop Online for metal art wall hangings and free-standing metal art work sculptures - perfect images for the home decor, office or garden, or Contact Us to customize these pieces or your own unique ideas. Native artisans and owners of Ablaze MetalArt, Walter and Sandra Moses design and create the highest quality metal artwork decor with artistry and imagination. info@AblazeMetalArt.com

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Bad Boys Mosaics

http://www.badboysmosaics.com/

Bad Boys Mosaics is the creative spirit of Klaus Joehle. His mosaic creations blend the rich colours and longevity of ceramic and marble with the awe-inspiring nature of illustration and imagination.

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BC's best "By owner website"

http://www.bchomesforsale.com

Find your dreamhome online BC's best by owner website since 1997. Hundreds of current and up to date listings. 6 month listing from $25.00

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Christine Pollard- Horticultural Therapist

http://www.christinepollard.org

Introduces Christine Pollard, one of three Master Horticultural Therapists in Canada. Offers extensive resources about horticultural therapy, including information on training and certification.

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Comox Valley Mountain Biking

http://cvmtb.com/

Comox Valley mountain biking forums, blogs, photos and more. Come out to the Comox Valley mountain bike trails and enjoy what this time of year has to offer. The Valley boasts some of the most varied on Vancouver Island, with XC, DH, Shuttle Runs and Lift accessed riding

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Crow and Gate Pub in Cedar updated

http://www.crowandgate.com/

The Crow & Gate Pub replicates an authentic English Pub exactly like what you would find if you were visiting the English countryside. A welcoming watering hole for the weary traveller, a quiet and romantic spot for an intimate dinner, and a great venue to get together with friends to enjoy good company and fine fare for lunch or dinner

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Ditch Girls updated

http://ditchgirls.com/

Prints of beautiful women in nature.

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Dog Agility Clothing

http://www.itzyu4fido2.ca

Canadian made Dog Agility Clothing. Specializing in bamboo.

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Energy Efficient Home - Reduce Energy Bills - Energy Saving Solutions updated

http://www.shoreenergy.ca

You can save over 60% on your energy bills, feel more comfortable, and be an efficient energy user

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Enlightia Free Psychic Hotline

http://www.enlightia.ca

A website for free psychic hotline services and helpful links to help you get some recession relief.

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Fairwinds BC Resort Hotel and Golf

http://www.fairwinds.ca/

Visit Fairwinds Resort & full service Marina with our 18 hole golf course, private home development sites and affordable golfing and fishing vacation packages. Resort accommodation Vancouver Island - hotel, golf course, marina, bc fishing vacation

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Fly Central Mountain Air updated

http://www.flycma.com/

With links from Comox and Campbell River and Established in 1987, Central Mountain Air (CMA) is a Western Canadian privately owned and operated company offering scheduled and charter flights to over 17 British Columbia and Alberta communities.

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Forest Coach Tours

http://forestbustours.com/

Bus tours and charters on Vancouver Island B.C.

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Gallery 223 - Nanaimo updated

http://www.gallery223.ca

Art Excellence on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Gallery 223 carries an extraordinary selection of original paintings and sculptures by fine west coast, Canadian, and European contemporary artists in a relaxed and friendly environment. Gallery 223 is one of the largest commercial art galleries in British Columbia.

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Global Film Festival Nanaimo

http://www.nanaimofilmfest.org/

6th Annual Global Film Festival Nanaimo February 19-20, 2010

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Grand Vista Tours

http://www.grandvistatours.com/

Grand Vista Tours & Events welcomes you to Vancouver Island, one of the world’s top year-round travel destinations. Here, nestled between mountain peaks and glaciers, delicate alpine meadows, lush rainforest, dazzling beaches and the powerful Pacific Ocean you will find the exceptional and the extraordinary.

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Island Alpine Guides

http://www.islandalpineguides.com/

Welcome To Island Alpine Guides. Vancouver Island’s premier Alpine Guiding outfit, and your ticket to exploring the spectacular and wild Alpine regions of Vancouver Island and BC’s Coast Ranges.

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James Smith Comox Valley Real Estate

http://www.jamessmith.ca

James Smith is your realtor for the Comox Valley area, including Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Union Bay, Royston, and Black Creek. Whether you're interested in real estate with an ocean view or undeveloped land, James can help you realize your dreams.

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Kato Design - Web and Print Graphic Design updated

http://www.katodesign.ca

Professional graphic and web-design focussed on providing design solutions that reflect and build your company's image. We provide print and web-media solutions that exceed your expectations and engage

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Kindred Spirit Kayak

http://www.kindredspiritkayak.com

We offer Eco-adventure Kayaking Tours in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island on the heritage Cowichan River, Lessons, Kayak Rentals, and Summer Camp programs for youth

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Miniature World Victoria

http://www.miniatureworld.com/

Victoria Attractions Miniature World Tourist attraction in Victoria, BC, Canada! See 80 miniature displays of places, events and themes in fantasy and history. Extraordinary miniature dioramas

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Morgan updated

http://www.mrcontracting.ca

Morgan Reynolds Contracting Inc. operates as a general contracting company in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. We are a licensed residential renovator/builder. We specialize in residential and commercial construction including new home construction, renovation of your existing home or commercial property, and new commercial construction. We also offer project management services and have all trades available for any project to ensure you need to keep in touch with just one company - us.

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Morning Glory By the Sea

http://www.morningglorybythesea.com/

Enjoy our non-smoking atmosphere and our use of organic toiletries. We strive to keep our global foot print a light one without sacrificing comfort. Come for one night or for a week (or more) to our oceanfront home. Jake and Ingrid will welcome you. German and Bavarian spoken!

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Mount Washington Hostel updated

http://www.mountwashingtonhostel.ca/

Located right in the heart of down town Courtenay and only a short 20 minute drive to Mount Washington Ski Resort, Mount Washington Hostel is the only hostel in the Comox Valley that offers an in housebar, lounge & restaurant.

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Oyster Bay Resort

http://www.oysterbayresort.com/

Oyster Bay Chalets and Resorts is located about half-way between Courtenay and Campbell River 35 minutes from the base of Mt. Washington on Vancouver Island, BC Canada

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Pacific Pro Dive and Surf Shop

http://www.scubashark.com/

Diving, surfing and kite-boarding adventures in Comox, Hornby Island, Nanaimo and Campbell River.

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Parker Marine updated

http://www.parkermarine.ca/

Vancouver Island Boat Dealer, Nanaimo, Courtenay, Campbell River, Parker Marine provides high quality marine products & related services. We help you purchase a product that meets your needs, service it efficiently and stand behind what we sell.

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Parksville Beach Festival

http://www.parksvillebeachfest.ca/

Parksville Beach Festival - Home of the Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition - August 10-12

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Peak Helicopters updated

http://www.peakhelicopters.ca/

Peak Helicopters Ltd. is a small commercial helicopter company that is committed to providing safe, personalized, quality service to its customers. The company is located on central Vancouver Island and provides services to local government and industry.

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Pumpkin Pie Kids

http://www.pumpkinpiekids.com/

Pumpkin Pie Kids Wear in Nanaimo - Quality childrens clothing, shoes and toys, Newborn to preteen

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Rainforest North

http://www.rainforestnorth.com/

We specialize in renting Camping Equipment Packages which provide all of the camping equipment for you and your family or group. Camping Equipment Packages allow you to go camping without having to purchase or store any camping equipment. We do that part for you!

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Sea Air Seaplanes updated

http://seairseaplanes.com/

Daily sea plane service from Vancouver Airport to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands

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Shining Sun Gardenworks

http://www.shiningsungardenworks.com

Handcrafted metal home and garden art by metal artisan. 100% steel home design and beauty, metal garden stakes, whimsical metal art animal figures, recycled propane tank firepits, handcrafted metal welcome signs, custom iron art work.

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Simon Cycles Bike Rentals Comox

http://www.simoncycle.com/

Bicycle sales, service and rentals, Comox, BC, Canada, near Mt. Washington mountain bike trails

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Takala Trails Ranch

http://www.takalatrailsranch.com

Hike, Bike or Ride-- Enjoy the tranquility of the great outdoors in the comfort of our cottage located among the tall timbers in the back of our 48 acre horse ranch. RV sites also available as well as paddocks for your horse, or rent one from us. Our property backs on to hundreds of acres of trails and backcountry roads ideal for a horseback riding, trail bikes, ATVs or just hiking. We are also conveniently located to many other amenities this area has to offer such as, the Bungy Zone, Chemainus, the famous Town of Murals, Boat Marinas, Golf Courses and a very easy drive to Victoria.

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The Garden Gallery updated

http://thegardengallery.ca/

Fused glass gallery and artisan, fused glass art

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Union Bay Dive and Kayak

http://www.seashelldiving.com/

Union Bay Dive & Kayak is your one stop adventure nirvana, catering to all ages and skill levels. Rent one of our Kayaks and cruise the beautiful coastlines of the islands or spend some type on the sandy beaches of Tree Island. We are a full service PADI DIVE CENTER offering everything from beginner scuba classes to professional level courses.

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Up Your Media Internet Marketing Consultants

http://www.upyourmedia.ca

The creator and editor of this very directory draws on his decade of experience in Search Engine Optimisation and internet marketing to service the traffic generation and website sales and advertising needs of Vancouver Island businesses.

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Vancouver Island Exhibition - Nanaimo updated

http://www.viex.ca/

Each August, the Vancouver Island Exhibition provides a setting for the last big event of summer. This years theme is COUNTRY ROOTS AND COWBOY BOOTS! Come to the VIEx evaluated BEST FAIR IN BC for 2009!

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Vancouver Island Search Engine Optimization Services

http://www.get-website-results.com

1st Street Internet Marketing, located in Nanaimo, provides SEO search engine optimization and internet marketing services to Vancouver Island. Target your website to your industry and areas that you do business. Results-oriented business & testimonials.

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Vancouver Island Water Well Drilling Services updated

http://www.redwilliamsdrilling.ca

Red Williams Drilling provides water well drilling services on Vancouver Island and the Gulf and Discovery Islands. Our services include well drilling, design, geothermal, installations, service, and inspections.

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Yellow Point Lodge updated

http://www.yellowpointlodge.com/

Yellow Point Lodge has been one of Vancouver Island's favorite rustic retreats for over 60 years. The massive log lodge and variety of cabins are surrounded by 165 acres of private, mostly first growth coastal rainforest with over a mile and a half of waterfront facing the Gulf Islands.

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Your Island Apple Technician updated

http://www.islandmactech.com

Vancouver Island Mobile Apple Technician, service, support, training and repairs of your Macintosh computer, mobile service from Victoria to Courtenay to Tofino and everywhere in between

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