129 places we have something real to say about that match — where it is, what it costs, what people make of it. The 120 best-rated are below; the map has the rest.
Tours & Activities
Campbell River
5.0(173)Rated 5 out of 5 from 173 reviewsTwo Boston Whalers out of slip A7 at the Coast Marina in Campbell River — the larger one with a heated cabin, a private head and…
Tours & Activities
Campbell River
5.0(161)Rated 5 out of 5 from 161 reviewsFishing, whale watching and combined trips from C dock at Discovery Harbour Marina in Campbell River, aboard a covered Grady White…
Tours & Activities
Sidney
5.0(78)Rated 5 out of 5 from 78 reviewsA Sail Canada and IYT certified sailing school at Canoe Cove Marina in North Saanich — courses only, with no charters or boat…
Hotel & Accommodation
Port Hardy
5.0(48)Rated 5 out of 5 from 48 reviewsOceanfront rooms with private decks overlooking Stephens Bay, where guests watch whales, eagles, seals, and sea otters. Each room…
Tours & Activities
Tofino
4.8(1,496)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1496 reviewsThe Tofino base of a whale-watching operator with more than forty years behind it, running 2.5 to 3-hour trips from March to…
Hotel & Accommodation
Salt Spring Island
4.8(41)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 41 reviewsSix units on Tripp Road on Salt Spring Island — five cottages and the Fir Suite — in studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts, each…
Tours & Activities
Tofino
4.7(595)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 595 reviewsThe Ucluelet base of a long-running whale-watching operator, sending zodiacs out for 2.5 to 3 hours between March and October.
Tours & Activities
Sooke
4.8(14)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 14 reviewsA 23-foot Hourston Glascraft out of Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina, fishing salmon year-round at $95 an hour for the boat with a…
Brewery & Winery
Comox Valley
4.6(414)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 414 reviewsDunsmuir Avenue in Cumberland holds both the brewhouse and the taproom that pours from it, with a food menu running alongside the…
Hotel & Accommodation
Port McNeill
4.6(320)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 320 reviewsThirty acres of private waterfront near Port McNeill, with more than 80 full-service RV sites on 15 or 30 amp service — some of…
Hotel & Accommodation
Salt Spring Island
4.6(116)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 116 reviewsNine housekeeping cottages on Arbutus Drive on Mayne Island, each with a full kitchen and linens, plus barbecues, picnic areas…
Brewery & Winery
Sidney
4.6(102)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 102 reviewsA taproom on Third Street in Sidney pouring Ladder Truck Lager, Capacitor Cold IPA, Disconnect Dark Mild and Power Surge Pale Ale…
Hotel & Accommodation
Duncan
4.5(52)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 52 reviewsA 21-acre horse farm on Gibbins Road in the Cowichan Valley with a 1,500 square foot two-bedroom suite and a private campground…
Hotel & Accommodation
Salt Spring Island
4.4(403)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 403 reviewsSeven rooms over a restaurant on Lower Ganges Road in Ganges village — three deluxe with gas fireplaces, sea views and en suites…
Tours & Activities
Victoria
4.3(44)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 44 reviewsCharters from Erie Street in Victoria for salmon, halibut and cod, with freshwater steelhead trips and whale watching as…
Hotel & Accommodation
Nanaimo
4.3(302)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 302 reviewsA hundred and twenty sites on Spruston Road south of Nanaimo — serviced RV sites on 30 and 50 amp, glamping units, cabins and…
Hotel & Accommodation
Salt Spring Island
4.3(394)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 394 reviewsA campground a kilometre south of Ganges on Salt Spring Island, on the local bus route. There are RV sites with water, power and…
Hotel & Accommodation
Port Alberni
4.1(235)Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 235 reviewsTent and RV sites plus an oceanfront cabin, a cabana and a guesthouse on the Alberni Inlet at Franklin River Road, open April 1 to…
Brewery & Winery
Victoria$$
4.0(2,001)Rated 4 out of 5 from 2001 reviewsA sports bar and grill at Uptown in Victoria doing burgers, wings and poutines with screens through the room. Outside there is a…
Tours & Activities
Tofino
5.0(3)Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 reviewsAn Indigenous-owned charter out of Tofino harbour running the Navigator, a 26-foot aluminium Seahawk Pro with an enclosed cabin…
Park & Nature
Sidney
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GooglePark with play area and gardens in Sidney.
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Tofino
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleTofino park with playgrounds, used for community events and picnics.
Museum & Gallery
Victoria$$
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleInteractive dinosaur exhibit in Victoria.
Family-Friendly
Parksville
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GooglePublic playground in Parksville.
Museum & Gallery
Victoria
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleThe BC Aviation Museum is at 1910 Norseman Road in North Saanich, beside Victoria International Airport and a short drive from…
Park & Nature
Chemainus
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleChemainus park with playground, picnic areas and walking trails.
Tours & Activities
Parksville
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleGuided limestone cave tours year-round, from easy walks past crystal formations to rappels and waterfall climbs. Features include…
Park & Nature
Tofino
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleSandy beach for paddleboarding, kayaking, and beachcombing.
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Port Alberni
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleCathedral Grove trails for walking and wildlife viewing.
Restaurant
Nanaimo$$$
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleSeafood served in a heritage home with garden patio.
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Comox Valley
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleNature park at Nymph Falls with hiking trails and picnic areas.
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Qualicum Beach
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleBeach with tidal pools for beachcombing.
Park & Nature
Campbell River
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleNarrow spit on Quadra Island, used for kayaking, birdwatching, and picnics.
Park & Nature
Victoria
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GooglePicnic areas and playground with trails for birdwatching.
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Tofino
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleBeach with hiking trails and wildlife.
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Tofino
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GooglePark with nature trails, beaches, and wildlife.
Tours & Activities
Nanaimo
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleAerial adventure park on Nanaimo River Road with bungy jumping and a primal swing.
Tours & Activities
Victoria
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleZipline course and axe throwing in Victoria.
Park & Nature
Duncan
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleRegional park with hiking trails and picnic areas in the Cowichan Valley.
Park & Nature
Victoria
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleBeach park with playground, picnic areas, and kayaking access.
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Qualicum Beach
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GooglePublic beach, picnic areas, and kayak launch on Cameron Lake.
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Qualicum Beach
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GooglePark with playground, picnic areas, and walking trails.
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Port Alberni
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GooglePark in Port Alberni with nature trails, a playground, and gardens.
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Duncan
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleProvincial park on the Cowichan River with hiking trails, fishing access, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
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Campbell River
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleWaterfront park with playground, picnic area and birdwatching on Spit Road.
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Salt Spring Island
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GooglePlayground, walking paths and picnic facilities on Salt Spring Island.
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Campbell River
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GooglePlayground and trails in a Campbell River park.
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Victoria
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleJapanese garden, pavilion and community event space in this Esquimalt park.
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Comox Valley
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleWaterfront park with gardens, picnic areas, and seasonal events.
Park & Nature
Comox Valley
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleBeach on the Strait of Georgia with beachcombing, birdwatching, and kayaking.
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Campbell River
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleCommunity park with walking paths, playground and picnic areas.
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Qualicum Beach
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleForested park with hiking trails and picnic areas.
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Victoria
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleTrails for birdwatching and hiking with picnic areas.
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Comox Valley
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleComox park on Port Augusta St with walking paths.
Restaurant
Campbell River$$
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleChef Joe and Carmen run the kitchen, serving breakfast and lunch daily from 8AM to 3PM. A deli counter carries grab-and-go meals…
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Nanaimo
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GooglePark with nature trails and a community centre.
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Campbell River
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleCoastal park with walking trails, picnic areas, beach and tidal flats.
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Comox Valley
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GooglePicnic areas, beach access and hiking in Comox.
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Port Alberni
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleProvincial park on Sproat Lake with beaches and hiking trails.
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Nanaimo
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleCommunity park with a suspension bridge, hiking trails, and picnic areas.
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Victoria
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GooglePlayground and off-leash dog area with picnic facilities.
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Tofino
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleCommunity park with picnic areas and local events.
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Salt Spring Island
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleWalking trails and ocean views on Salt Spring Island.
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Nanaimo
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleLake park in Nanaimo with walking trails and kayak access.
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Tofino
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GooglePark with a lookout and picnic area.
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Chemainus
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleWalking trails and picnic areas with ocean views and murals.
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Comox Valley
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleNature trails and picnic areas in a Comox Valley park.
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Salt Spring Island
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleProvincial park on Salt Spring Island with beach, hiking trails, and kayaking.
Attraction
Victoria$$
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleGuided tours of the 1.8-metre Plaskett Telescope, operational since 1918 at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory. Planetarium…
Park & Nature
Victoria
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GooglePark on Dallas Road for kite flying and paragliding.
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Duncan
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleBeach park with swimming access and picnic areas. Beachcombing and sunset views.
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Sidney
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleOff-leash dog area, playground, trails and ocean views along Lochside Drive.
Attraction
Parksville
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleArcade in Parksville with tournament play and snack bar.
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Port Alberni
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleForest trails and picnic sites in the Alberni Valley.
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Parksville
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleCommunity park with playground and gardens.
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Nanaimo
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleSports fields, nature trails and playground in Nanaimo.
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Sidney
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GooglePlayground, splash pad, tennis and pickleball courts in Sidney.
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Sooke
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleTrails, picnic areas, and beach access with ocean views in Sooke.
Museum & Gallery
Victoria$
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleMuseum of miniature scenes and dioramas with interactive exhibits in Victoria.
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Parksville
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleMini golf course with an arcade and bumper cars.
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Duncan
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleEducational signage marks birdwatching routes around Somenos Lake.
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Campbell River
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleSplash pad, sports facilities, and walking trails in Campbell River.
Attraction
Parksville
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleTwo 18-hole mini golf courses, bumper boats, and an arcade. Evil Wiener stand with gourmet hot dogs. Open 9 AM to 5 PM weekdays…
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Parksville
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleKayak and paddleboard launch, playground, and walking trails along the beachfront. Hosts community events. Open daily 9 AM–8 PM.
Attraction
Parksville$
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleHistoric buildings and hands-on exhibits covering early settlement of Parksville, Errington, Coombs and Nanoose Bay. Admission by…
Attraction
Sidney$$
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleHands-on aquarium focused on Salish Sea ecosystems, offering self-guided visits and daily tours. The largest aquarium on Vancouver…
Park & Nature
Chemainus
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleLocal art, walking trails and playground in Chemainus.
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Salt Spring Island
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleTrails, picnic tables and birdwatching sites on Salt Spring Island.
Restaurant
Qualicum Beach$$
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleBreakfast, local food, and craft beer with an aviation theme.
Park & Nature
Chemainus
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleBeach with playground and picnic areas.
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Comox Valley
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleWalking trails, playground, and picnic sites.
Restaurant
Tofino$$
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleFireside patio with direct views over the Tofino Inlet, open 7:30am to 11pm daily.
Museum & Gallery
Victoria
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleInteractive exhibits trace Canadian history through toy collections.
Park & Nature
Sidney
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleWaterfront park with playground, art center, and walking trails.
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Chemainus
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GooglePark in Chemainus with walking trails and picnic areas.
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Port Alberni
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleWalking trails, flower gardens, playground and picnic spots.
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Duncan
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GooglePlayground, picnic areas, fitness equipment and trails in this Duncan park.
Restaurant
Nanaimo$$
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleTurner Rd brew pub in Nanaimo with restaurant, rated 4.4 in the $$ range.
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Duncan
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleNature trails, playground, and birdwatching in Duncan.
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Duncan
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleDuncan park with a playground, nature trails, and picnic areas.
Family-Friendly
Campbell River
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GooglePark with a playground and picnic facilities.
Bar & Pub
Parksville$$
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleEnglish pub in a heritage building with patio seating and live music.
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Duncan
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GooglePark in Duncan with playground, picnic areas and gardens.
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Qualicum Beach
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GooglePark in Qualicum Beach with playground, picnic areas, gardens and mountain views.
Restaurant
Comox Valley
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleSeafood restaurant with patio dining in the Comox Valley.
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Chemainus
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleLake park with swimming, trails, playground and wildlife viewing.
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Sooke
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleWalking trails, picnic spots, and a playground in a Sooke coastal park.
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Qualicum Beach
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleFamily-friendly nature trail with wildlife.
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Sidney
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GooglePlayground, picnic areas, and paths following a linear corridor.
Restaurant
Tofino$$
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GooglePatio restaurant on Campbell Street serving burgers and bowls, including the Ahi Tuna Bowl, from 11am to midnight. No reservations…
Restaurant
Campbell River$$
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleCampbell River restaurant and bar with craft beer and live music.
Shopping
Tofino
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleMarket with handcrafted goods, food stalls, and live music.
Restaurant
Qualicum Beach$$
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleRestaurant serving homemade pies with seasonal ingredients.
Shopping
Nanaimo
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleFamily-friendly shopping and dining with local events.
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Chemainus
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleNature trails with Indigenous art and picnic areas.
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Port Alberni
4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GooglePlayground and picnic areas along the Alberni Canal shoreline.
Bar & Pub
Nanaimo$$
4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GoogleSushi, seafood, and cocktails in a historic firehouse with live music and a patio.
Shopping
Victoria$$
4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GoogleShopping centre with boutiques, fashion, home decor, and dining.
Restaurant
Duncan$$
4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GoogleGourmet burgers, craft cocktails, and seasonal specials.
Park & Nature
Campbell River
4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GoogleBirdwatching trails, playground, and picnic area, rated 4.2.
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