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Accommodations > Campgrounds and RV Parks

Surf Junction Campground Ucluelet popular

http://www.surfjunction.com/

Forested campground and RV Park near Long Beach Vancouver Island between Tofino and Ucluelet offering a hot tub and sauna, whale watching and surf rentals.

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Accommodations > Lodge or Resort

Harrison's Cove Lodge popular

http://www.harrisonscove.com

Harrison’s Cove Lodge on Barklay Sound is the fishing adventure of a lifetime. You will experience the best salmon fishing the west coast has to offer.

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Newton Cove Lodge popular

http://www.newtoncovelodge.com/

Spectacular wilderness BC Accommodation in the heart of Esperanza, Nootka Sound, West Coast Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Fully guided world class salmon & halibut fishing, bear and whale watching, eco tours and adventure tours for families, corporate groups

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Telegraph Cove Resort popular

http://www.telegraphcoveresort.com/

Voted one of the ten best "towns" in Canada to visit by travel writers (as published in Harrowsmith Magazine), Telegraph Cove is tucked away on the eastern coast of Northern Vancouver Island in one of the last virtually untouched areas of the North American continent

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Activities > Eco and Adventure Tours

Batstar Adventure Tours popular

http://batstar.com/

Sea Kayak Tours of Vancouver Island. Our professionally guided sea kayaking, bicycling and hiking trips are designed for busy people who want us to take care of all of the details, including gear and gourmet meals.

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Activities > Family Fun

Takala Trails Ranch popular

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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Activities > Paddling

Seaward Kayaks popular

http://www.seawardkayaks.com/

Seaward handcrafts safe, strong and seaworthy performance, ocean, touring and sea kayaks ?including Foster kayaks- in composite and Zy-Tx thermoform materials. A leader in innovation and safety.

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Activities > Ski, Board and Skate

Mount Washington Alpine Resort popular

http://www.mountwashington.ca/

9 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Explore the mile high alpine at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Vancouver Island's largest year round resort playground for mountain bikers, hikers, skiers and snowboarders

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Activities > Surfing

Pacific Surf School popular

http://www.pacificsurfschool.com/

10 out of 10 stars (2 votes)

Learn to surf and catch the experience in Tofino! Hang out with our coastal crew and learn to surf on the beautiful beaches of Tofino on Vancouver Island's rugged West Coast.

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Activities > Trekking and Hiking

Wild Pacific Trail popular

http://www.wildpacifictrail.com/

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Located in the District of Ucluelet is a seven phase trail system skirting the rugged cliffs and shoreline of the westcoast of Vancouver Island. Overlooking Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands to the east and the open Pacific Ocean to the south and west

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Attractions > Aquariums, Zoos and Critters

Tiger Lily Farms popular

http://www.tigerlilyfarm.ca/

Tiger Lily farm features a family friendly Petting Farm and Trail Rides through majestic Vancouver Island Coastal forest. We cater special events such as birthday parties, weddings, and community fairs, offering pony rides, horse and buggy, petting zoo, and more.

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By Region > Central Island > Comox Valley

Filberg Festival, Comox BC popular

http://www.filbergfestival.com/

9 out of 10 stars (2 votes)

An annual summer event on the enchanting grounds of the Filberg Lodge and Park in Comox, Vancouver Island, BC Canada, features superb arts and crafts, delightful music and fun entertainment

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By Region > Central Island > Parksville Qualicum

Adventures Horne Lake popular

http://www.hornelake.com/caving_programs.htm

9 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Voted "Best Natural Outdoor Site in BC" by Attractions Canada! Thrilling underground trips range from mild to wild. Hourly guided tours, crystal-filled rooms, fossils, marble passages, even rappel an underground waterfall! Camping available, canoe / kayak rentals.

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Milner Gardens & Woodland popular

http://www.milnergardens.org

9 out of 10 stars (3 votes)

A seaside garden set in a natural coastal Douglas-fir woodland in Qualicum Beach

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Pacific Rainforest Adventures popular

http://www.rainforestnaturehikes.com/

7 out of 10 stars (2 votes)

Guided Nature Tours Vancouver Island BC, Ancient Rainforest Tours, Vancouver Island Wine Tours, Whale Watching Tours and Native Cultural Tours on Vancouver Island since 1999

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Paradise Fun Park popular

http://www.paradisefunpark.net/

9 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Paradise Fun Park offers two world class miniature golf courses and a fully serviced Vancouver Island RV Parks, making it an ideal family vacation destination. Mini-golf, bumper boats, amusement centre, family fun, family vacation. Parksville RV Parks, Vancouver Island, BC

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Events and Festivals > Music Festivals

Victoria's Annual Ska Festival popular

http://victoriaskafest.ca/

Put on by the Victoria Ska Society and run every July, the Ska Society holds regular events throughout the year

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Food and Restaurants > Bakeries and Coffee Shops

Crumbsby's Cupcake Cafe popular

http://www.crumsbys.com/

A relaxing, refreshing neighbourhood escape that welcomes all ages! Always from Scratch. Full café menu featuring muffins and cupcakes (handmade in small batches), specialty treats, scratch-made soups, salads, toasted paninis, our own direct trade espresso and coffee, Silk Road teas.

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Food and Restaurants > Pubs and Grub

Logan's Pub popular

http://www.loganspub.com/

Logan's Pub is Victoria's live venue for all styles of music with bands playing from all over the world. Formerly Thursdays

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Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub and Guesthouse popular

http://www.spinnakers.com/

Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & Guesthouses is committed to farm fresh local ingredients year round so that our guests can experience the magic of the Island and all that its regions have to offer.

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Swans Suite Hotel - Victoria's Art Hotel popular

http://www.swanshotel.com/

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Victoria's boutique art hotel. Spectacular art collection, luxury hotel, brew pub, bistro and wine shop. Infinitely memorable penthouse suite for weddings and parties.

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Food and Restaurants > Vegetarian and Vegan

Natural Synergy Day Spa popular

http://www.synergydayspa.ca

At Natural Synergy Day Spa, we offer a variety of Massage and Esthetic services, Hot & Warm Yoga classes, Organic retail and more!

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Services > Spa Services

Fish Hair Salon popular

http://www.fishhairsalon.com/

Fish Hair Salon is located in beautiful downtown Victoria, BC, Canada. Our hair stylists are trained around the world bringing fresh and creative ideas

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Transportation

Island Link Bus Services popular

http://www.islandlinkbus.com/

Bus service to and from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Vancouver Island, Parksville, Nanaimo, Victoria, Campbell River, Tofino

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Web Marketing

Vancouver Island Online Advertising with HarbourLiving.ca popular

http://www.harbourliving.ca

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Looking to reach over 20,000 Vancouver Island residents with your product or service. HarbourLiving.ca will help you do this. Visit the following link for more info. http://www.harbourliving.ca/advertise.php

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