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Vancouver
Island
Accommodations on Vancouver
Island.
This
page contains information about Vancouver Island , but does not include
Victoria.
The
Island is very large with many interesting areas, to make information easier to
find we have divided this page into North Island,
South Island and West Coast. The division point is
Nanaimo.
Parksville | Qualicum Beach |
Comox | Courtenay |
Campbell River | Port McNeill |
Port Hardy
Getting there
The northern part of the Island is
accessible by ferry from several terminals.
Coming from the USA ferries
from Washington State take travellers to the Victoria area.
BC Ferries
offers a ferry from Tsawwassen to Duke Point (near Nanaimo) which saves driving
through the Greater Vancouver area.
Ferries from Horseshoe Bay (at the
western tip of West Vancouver), cross to Departure Bay (near Nanaimo.)
Another route is via the Sunshine Coast. This trip
involves several ferries and is a very popular "circle route." Starting from
Horseshoe Bay, take the ferry to Langdale (near Gibsons) drive north along the
Sechelt Peninsula to Earls Cove. At this point a short ferry trip takes you to
Saltery bay, driving further north one ends up in Powell River. The next ferry
ride crosses from Powell River to Comox on Vancouver Island.
Coming from
the Queen Charlotte Islands, the ferry arrives at Port Hardy near the northern
tip of the Island.
Cities &
Towns of North Vancouver Island
There
are many small towns along the east coast of the Island. We have listed the
main towns here.
Parksville
Population: 10,000
Beaches and
waterfront are the keywords in the Parksville area.
Areas of interest
include:
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, Rathtrevor Beach
Provincial Park, Top Bridge Park
Activities:
Fresh & salt water
fishing, hiking, mountainbiking, 6 golf courses, museum & historic
buildings, bird watching
Parksville Chamber of Commerce
PO Box
99
Parksville, BC
V9P 2G3
Phone: 250-248-3613 Fax: 250-248-5210
Email: parksvil@nanaimo.arc.com
Qualicum Beach
Population: 7,000
Beautiful
beaches are a main attraction to this area.
Areas of interest:
Horn
Lake Caves, off shore islands, Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, Spider
Lake, Qualicum Beach Museum, Old Power House Museum, Big Qualicum Fish Hatchery
Activities:
Fresh & salt water fishing, boat rentals, hiking,
mountainbiking, rock climbing, 5 golf courses
Qualicum Beach Info
Centre
2711 West Island Highway
Qualicum Beach, BC
V9K 2C4
Phone: 250-752-9532 Fax: 250-752-2923
Email:
info@qualicum.bc.ca
Comox
Population: 12,000
Comox is a seaside
community featuring many boating activities.
Areas of interest:
Filberg Lodge & Park, Comox Air Force Museum, Desolation Sound, Strathcona
Provincial Park, Comox Glacier
Activities:
Boating, salt water
fishing, Comox Nautical Days, beaches
Comox Valley Visitor Info
centre
2040 Cliffe Avenue
Courtenay, BC
V9N 2L3
Phone:
250-334-3234 Fax: 250-334-4908
Email:
chamber@mars.ark.com
Courtenay
Population: 20,000
Courtenay is a
farming area featuring many art galleries and craft shops.
Areas of
interest:
Great Canadian Fossil Trail, Courtenay Museum, Puntledge River,
Miracle Beach Provincial Park, Puntledge Fish Hatchery
Activities:
Boating, beaches, kayaking, fossil hunting, hiking, farmers market
Comox Valley Visitor Info centre
2040 Cliffe Avenue
Courtenay,
BC
V9N 2L3
Phone: 250-334-3234 Fax: 250-334-4908
Email:
chamber@mars.ark.com
Campbell River
Population: 30,0000
The "
Salmon Capital of the World" is this cities claim to fame.
Areas of
interest:
Discovery Islands, Pier, Elk Falls Provincial Park, Mount
Washington, Forbidden Plateau, Mount Cain, Campbell River Museum, Ripple Rock
Lookout
Activities:
Fishing! Scuba diving, boating, eco-tours,
hiking, island tours, 3 golf courses
Campbell River & District
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 400
Campbell River, BC
V9W 5C1
Phone: 250-287-4636 Fax: 250-286-6490
Email:
crchamber@vquest.com
Port McNeill
Population: 3,000
Forestry and
wildlife make this area popular with the outdoor enthusiast.
Areas of
interest:
Jurassic Cave, many outdoor amenities
Activities:
fishing, hiking, scuba diving, boating, golf
Port McNeill Chamber of
Commerce
PO Box 129
Port McNeill, BC
V0N 2R0
Phone:
250-956-3131 Fax: 250-956-4977
Port Hardy
Population: 5,000
At the north end of
Highway 99 Port Hardy has the BC Ferries terminal for people travelling to the
north coast of British Columbia.
Areas of interest:
Quatse River
Hatchery, bird sanctuary, museum, Cape Scott Provincial Park
Activities:
Scuba diving, golf, fishing, hiking, kayaking, bird watching
Port
Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce
7250 Market St.
PO Box
249
Port Hardy, BC
V0N 2P0
Phone: 250-949-7622 Fax: 250-949-6653
Email: chamber@capescott.net
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