Vancouver Island

Snaw Naw As Campground

campgrounds & rv parks

An RV and tent campground, north of Nanaimo. Water and power hookups with beautiful ocean views.

Vancouver Island

Lantzville

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Puntledge Rv Park Campground

campgrounds & rv parks, indigenous culture

Camp in the perfect blend of a natural environment, with all the amenities of modern life. Close to superstore for shopping needs and on the highway to Forbidden Plateau. Well spaced camp sites with picnic tables, and fire rings. We offer Full RV hook ups with 50 amp and 30 amp hook ups, partial and un-serviced sites for tents, free WIFI, laundry facilities, showers on site, and a playground for kids. We acknowledge The Puntledge RV Campground is respectfully a beautiful place of the unceded traditional territory of the K'o'mok's First Nation. We take pride in being the official care takers of the land.

Vancouver Island

Courtenay

Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions, Kayak Rentals & Retreats

hiking, spas & wellness, sightseeing, paddling, indigenous culture

Dog Mermaid Eco Excursions, Kayak Rentals & Retreats specializes in Eco and indigenous education and tours, by means of kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, kids camps, yoga, retreats, and dog sledding (in winter months). Based on Pender Island, our head office is located at Otter Bay Marina, just off the ferry. Along with having the beauty of launching from the bay, mobile services are available to suit your adventure design, and so is our new location on Salt Spring Island! Our certified, professional guides would love to take you into the wild!

Vancouver Island

Pender Island

Aboriginal Journeys - Wildlife And Adventure Tours

whale watching, indigenous culture, sightseeing, wildlife tours

A local family owned tour company located in Campbell River, British Columbia. See Killer Whales (Orcas), Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Eagles, Black Bears and other Marine Wildlife in their natural environment on our Wildlife ,Whale Watching and Adventure Tours. See majestic fjords and enjoy breathtaking nature viewing boat tours throughout the Discovery Passage, Johnstone Strait and Mainland Inlet areas. We have a 28 foot covered vessel with a open viewing deck and onboard washroom and heater. Our experienced and locally born Transport Canada certified guides have a minimum 45 years experience working and traveling within these waters. We look forward in creating long lasting memories for you and your families. Our floating office is located at the Discovery Harbour Marina (G Dock)in Campbell River. Please use the South ramp. "A Spectacular Adventure Awaits!" CAMPBELL RIVER's longest running Whale Watching and Wildlife Adventure Tour company . Established in 2000.

Vancouver Island

Campbell River

Lasqueti Island Hotel, Pub & Restaurant

indigenous culture, hotels

Vancouver Island

Lasqueti Island

Klahoose Coastal Adventures

indigenous culture, boating, wildlife tours

Grizzly Bears, return each August for the salmon run in Toba Inlet. A cycle that has taken place for a millennial on the traditional territory of the Klahoose First Nation. Against a breathtaking backdrop and from viewing platforms, we have optimal sight lines to view the bears in their natural habitat. Tours led by Klahoose guides and partners from Campbell River from late August to mid-October.

Vancouver Island

Campbell River

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Pachena Bay Campground

campgrounds & rv parks

Vancouver Island

Bamfield

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Knight Inlet Lodge

resorts & wilderness lodges, hiking, indigenous culture, paddling, wildlife tours

Knight Inlet Lodge is Canada's premier grizzly bear viewing destination. With over 25 years of experience and a world wide reputation for excellence we are the place to see grizzly bears in British Columbia. Our remote floating lodge has 18 guests rooms and offers a full range of activities for our guests including hiking,kayaking, marine wildlife tours, tracking and whale watching. Open from mid May until mid October with packages starting on any day of the week.

Vancouver Island

Black Creek

Tsawaak RV Resort

campgrounds & rv parks, indigenous culture

Adventure awaits at Tsawaak RV Resort - whatever it means to you. Whether youre setting up camp or parking your RV, theres nothing but good times ahead at this laid-back outdoor haven. Enjoy private access to Mackenzie Beach, quick travel times to the islands most popular hikes and attractions, and the best part? Nature at your doorstep, every morning.Tsawaak is owned and operated by Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation. Tsawaak is derived from His-shuk-nish-tsa-waak, meaning we are all one, honouring a deep connection to nature and the land. The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation mission statement is We are here. We restore and promote our traditional values, we provide enhanced services to improve the quality of life for all. The Tla-o- qui-aht First Nation acknowledges all humans as a fundamental part of our local ecology. To honour our reciprocal relationship with the land, we strive to engage all residents and visitors to Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks in our conservation economy.As Tribal Park Allies, ecological sustainability and cultural integrity is at the heart of what we do. We are Tofinos year-round RV and lodging destination, we welcome all to disconnect, reconnect with nature and make memories that last for years to come.

Vancouver Island

Tofino

Wya Point Resort

indigenous culture, campgrounds & rv parks, storm watching, cabins & cottages

Wya Point Resort is situated amongst old-growth forest and private, pristine beaches of the Yuu-thlu-ilth-aht (Ucluelet) First Nation peoples. Located on the rugged and remote west coast of Vancouver Island, we offer luxurious lodge accommodations, waterfront yurts and beachfront camping. We have nine timber lodges that were built to LEED Platinum standards using locally harvested red cedar. Each lodge is uniquely designed by a local carver and artist, and named for an animal of the Yuu-thlu-ilth-aht culture. The lodges come equipped with a full kitchenette, fireplace, bathroom, bedroom (1 or 2), cedar deck and chairs, and floor to ceiling windows that overlook Ucluth beach. Our beachfront yurts are open year-round and have private access to Wya beach. All come with a gas stove for heat, cedar deck and chairs, linens and basic kitchen essentials. While our yurts and lodges have daily housekeeping, guests are advised to bring their own potable drinking water and food.

Vancouver Island

Ucluelet

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