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Accommodations

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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Accommodations > Campgrounds and Trailer Parks

Bella Pacifica Campground updated popular

http://www.bellapacifica.com/

Located on beautiful, sandy MacKenzie Beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Bella Pacifica Campground is the destination of choice for families visiting Tofino, Long Beach and Pacific Rim National Park

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Brad's Dad's Land Campsite - Hornby Island popular

http://www.bradsdadsland.com/

Bradsdadsland is a family oriented camp-resort located on the bluffs above Lambert channel on the beautiful west coast of Hornby Island

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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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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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Accommodations > Lodge or Resort

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge popular

http://c-orca.com/

The Clayoquot Orca Resort Lodge & Wilderness Bird Sanctuary is in the heart of Clayoquot Sound

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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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Mount Washington Alpine Resort updated 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

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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Activities > Eco and Adventure Tours

Batstar Adventure Tours updated 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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Pacific Rainforest Adventures updated 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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Activities > Family Fun

Filberg Festival, Comox BC updated 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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Paradise Fun Park updated 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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Activities > Surfing

Pacific Surf School popular

http://www.pacificsurfschool.com/

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

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 > Whale Watching

Jamie's Whale Watching BC popular

http://www.jamies.com/

In operation since 1982, Jamie’s Whaling Station offers Whale Watching on 65’ cruisers or zodiacs, Bear Watching, & Sea Lion Tours. All Guaranteed Sightings! Hot Springs Cove, Kayaking, Meares Island Hiking, Sunset & Harbour Tours, Scenic Flights & More! Gift shops & lots of free parking at either of our Tofino or Ucluelet locations. Complimentary dog kennels too!

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Quadra Island Adventure Centre popular

http://www.islandadventurecentre.com/

Have some adventurous fun! Go whale watching, kayak the beautiful Discovery Islands, go salmon fishing aboard a cruiser class boat, or go on an exciting tidal rapids adventure. The Island Adventure Centre is located at the Heriot Bay Inn, Quadra Island's adventure resort. Enjoy all Quadra Island has to offer.

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Activities > Yoga

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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Attractions

Adventures Horne Lake updated 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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Attractions > Events and Festivals

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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By Region > Central Island > Nanaimo

Cyber City Adventures updated popular

http://www.cybercityadventures.com/

7 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Cyber City Adventures : Where The Adventures Begin - Fun For The Whole Family in Nanaimo BC Canada - A Vancouver Island Amusement Park

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By Region > Greater Victoria

Cycling Victoria popular

http://www.cyclingvictoria.com/

Cycling Vancouver Island. Information on cycling tours, events, cycle-friendly accommodations and restaurants, bike rentals, cycling organizations, transportation and maps to guide you through cycle tours of Vancouver Island and the San Juan and Gulf Islands

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Forward Thinkers > Media

The Victoria Film Festival updated popular

http://www.victoriafilmfestival.com

10 days and over 160 films, parties and events each an every year. VFF is Victoria and Vancouver Island's oldest and largest film and video festival.

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Gardens and Gardening

Milner Gardens & Woodland updated 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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The Great Outdoors

Pacific Rim Whale Festival popular

http://www.pacificrimwhalefestival.org/

Annual whale watching festival in mid-March. Each spring the entire North American population of Pacific Grey Whales migrate along the west coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. An estimated 22,000 grey whales make the 16,000 km round-trip journey between their mating and calfing lagoon

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Web Marketing

Live Victoria updated popular

http://www.livevictoria.com/

Victoria BC Community Powered Live Music Listsings linked to a Band, Musician, and Resource directory.

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