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Curated collections
Vancouver Island sorted by the kind of day you want, rather than by category. Every place in every collection is one we actually list, with its own page.
Romantic Getaways
Perfect spots for couples seeking intimate experiences and memorable moments
Pluvio restaurant and rooms, UclueletHotel & Accommodation
Pluvio restaurant and rooms
Ucluelet
4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on GoogleA restaurant with guest rooms on Peninsula Road in Ucluelet, serving dinner from 5pm to 9pm. The kitchen closes on set dates through the colder months — Mondays from…
Rusted Rake Brewing, ParksvilleBrewery & Winery
Rusted Rake Brewing
Parksville
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleA farm brewery on Northwest Bay Road in Nanoose Bay that grows its own brewing barley alongside beehives, berries, garlic, rhubarb, herbs and flowers, and runs a…
- Category 12 Brewing, Sidney
Brewery & Winery
Category 12 Brewing
Sidney
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleA brewery on Keating Cross Road in Saanichton whose range runs from a Bavarian-style Helles and a West Coast fresh hop IPA to a coconut porter and arcānum, a wild bière de garde. The kitchen makes hand-held bistro food from scratch, and growlers get filled…
Family Adventures
Kid-friendly attractions and activities for the whole family to enjoy
A Taste of Victoria Food Tours, VictoriaTours & Activities
A Taste of Victoria Food Tours
Victoria
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleTwo-hour walking tours of Victoria with six tastings at locally owned restaurants and shops: one through Chinatown, Old Town and the Inner Harbour, a craft-beer route…
Spirit of the West Adventures, Campbell RiverTours & Activities
Spirit of the West Adventures
Campbell River
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleSpirit of the West Adventures runs guided sea kayaking trips in British Columbia, with whale watching and wilderness camping. Trip styles are base camp, expedition…
The Whale Centre, TofinoTours & Activities
The Whale Centre
Tofino
4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on GoogleMore than forty years of tours out of Campbell Street in Tofino: whales, coastal black bears, sea otters, and the run up Clayoquot Sound to Hot Springs Cove, where the…
Outdoor Pursuits
Hiking trails, beaches, and wilderness adventures for nature lovers
Ahous Adventures, TofinoTours & Activities
Ahous Adventures
Tofino
4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on GoogleTours out of Main Street in Tofino, owned and operated by the Ahousaht Nation. The 5.5-hour eco-tour runs to Hot Springs Cove from $259; three-hour whale watching looks…
Roam Beach Resort, Qualicum BeachHotel & Accommodation
Roam Beach Resort
Qualicum Beach
4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on GoogleNewly renovated cabins in one-bedroom, one-bedroom with pullout, and two-bedroom options, plus beachfront RV sites. Barrel sauna by the ocean with floor-to-ceiling glass…
Mystic Beach Adventures, SookeTours & Activities
Mystic Beach Adventures
Sooke
4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on GoogleGuided kayak and hiking trips around Sooke and southern Vancouver Island, with kayak rentals you can collect or have delivered. The guides cover the local plants and…
Culinary Delights
Exceptional dining experiences from farm-to-table to ocean-fresh seafood
- Pluvio restaurant and rooms, Ucluelet
Hotel & Accommodation
Pluvio restaurant and rooms
Ucluelet
4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on GoogleA restaurant with guest rooms on Peninsula Road in Ucluelet, serving dinner from 5pm to 9pm. The kitchen closes on set dates through the colder months — Mondays from…
- Rusted Rake Brewing, Parksville
Brewery & Winery
Rusted Rake Brewing
Parksville
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleA farm brewery on Northwest Bay Road in Nanoose Bay that grows its own brewing barley alongside beehives, berries, garlic, rhubarb, herbs and flowers, and runs a…
- Category 12 Brewing, Sidney
Brewery & Winery
Category 12 Brewing
Sidney
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleA brewery on Keating Cross Road in Saanichton whose range runs from a Bavarian-style Helles and a West Coast fresh hop IPA to a coconut porter and arcānum, a wild bière de garde. The kitchen makes hand-held bistro food from scratch, and growlers get filled…
Nightlife & Entertainment
Bars, clubs, and live entertainment venues for after-dark fun
- Strathcona Hotel, Victoria
Hotel & Accommodation
Strathcona Hotel
Victoria
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleA hotel, nine bars, a live music venue and a liquor store in downtown Victoria since 1913. The Sticky Wicket pub has fresh food, classic games and live concerts, and Big Bad John's is a hillbilly bar with free nuts. Strath Liquor stocks whisky and local wine…
Heriot Bay Inn, Campbell RiverHotel & Accommodation
Heriot Bay Inn
Campbell River
4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GoogleThe Heriot Bay Inn houses ten European style rooms, a two-story suite, three ocean-view cabins with full kitchens, ocean front RV and tent campsites, and a full service…
- Rainfest, Duncan
Attraction
Rainfest
Duncan
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleDuncan festival featuring live music, artisan markets, and rain-themed contests.
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife viewing, bird sanctuaries, and time in nature
- Discovery West Adventures, Campbell River
Tours & Activities
Discovery West Adventures
Campbell River
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleA great wildlife encounters venue
50 North Adventures, Campbell RiverTours & Activities
50 North Adventures
Campbell River
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleFishing, whale watching and combined trips from C dock at Discovery Harbour Marina in Campbell River, aboard a covered Grady White 265 Express with a private washroom and…
Wild Waterways Adventures, Campbell RiverTours & Activities
Wild Waterways Adventures
Campbell River
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleWild Waterways Adventures runs small-group whale watching and wildlife tours in the Discovery Islands, departing daily from Campbell River and Quadra Island. Tours travel…
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