No Paddler Is An Island. But This Region Is. Here’s How to Best Experience It.
The largest island on the west coast of the Americas, Vancouver Island is a destination that’s usually associated with ocean paddling, but it also offers excellent freshwater opportunities, including one of BC’s best canoe circuits located in a pristine forest northwest of Campbell River. The surf scene in Tofino is legendary here, as is the old-school British charm of the provincial capital of Victoria, but this region also includes the smaller Gulf and Discovery Islands where you’ll find remote beaches, secluded bays, and vibrant artistic communities.
Alert Bay
Paddle The Cultural Heart Of Johnstone Strait Located on Cormorant Island just across the water…
Broughton Archipelago
A World-Famous Maze of Islands And Wildlife Threading its way along the northeast coast of…
Chemainus
Paddle The Mural Capital of Canada Located on the eastern coastline of Vancouver Island, Chemainus…
Coal Harbour
Paddle The Remote Holberg Inlet Coal Harbour is just a short drive west of Port…
Comox
Enjoy the Waters of Comox Bay Located beside the sheltered waters of Comox Bay on…
Courtenay
Enjoy Everything from Estuaries to Emerald Lakes Courtenay sits in the heart of the Comox…
Cowichan
Bordered by Nanaimo and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional Districts, Cowichan is located at the southern part…
Cowichan Bay
Paddle The Estuaries Of The Cowichan Coast Cowichan Bay is a picturesque seaside village on…
Crofton
Doorway to the Salish Sea Nestled along the sheltered eastern shoreline of Vancouver Island, Crofton…
Cumberland
Paddle The Lakes Of The Comox Valley Cumberland sits at the western edge of the…
Duncan
Paddle The Cowichan River Corridor Duncan sits in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, surrounded…
Galiano Island
Paddle The Wild Heart Of The Gulf Islands Galiano Island has a reputation for dramatic…
Holberg
Paddle Vancouver Island’s Far Northwest Coast Holberg is one of those places that makes you…
Mayne Island
Paddle The Calm Between The Currents Mayne Island rewards paddlers who appreciate quiet water and…
Nanaimo
Located on Vancouver Island Nanaimo is a great place for paddlers to explore different bays,…
Pender Island
Paddle A Quiet Corner Of The Gulf Islands Life moves at a pleasantly unhurried pace…
Port Alice
Visit The Quiet Waters of Neroutsos Inlet Port Alice sits at the head of Neroutsos…
Port Hardy
Paddle The Northern Edge Of Vancouver Island Port Hardy sits at the northern tip of…
Port McNeill
Paddle Vancouver Island’s Northern Coastline Port McNeill has quietly become a favourite launch point for…
Quatsino
Visit The Remote Waters Of Quatsino Sound Quatsino feels a long way from anywhere, which…
Saltspring Island
Paddle The Artistic Heart Of The Gulf Islands Salt Spring Island has long been known…
Saturna Island
Paddle The Wild Side Of The Gulf Islands Saturna Island sits near the outer edge…
Sointula
Paddle The Waters Of Malcolm Island Sointula can be found on Malcolm Island off the…
Southern Gulf Islands
There are over 300 islands located off the shores of south-eastern Vancouver Island that can…
Telegraph Cove
Paddle The Gateway To The Broughton Archipelago Telegraph Cove may be tiny, but when it…
Tofino
Tofino beckons paddlers with adventure. Kayak exposed coastlines, witness migrating whales, or explore the calm…
Ucluelet
Dreams come to life along Ucluelet's wild, rocky coastline, where the spirit of adventure was…
Vancouver Island North
Paddle glacial fjords, island chains & wild coastlines. Whales, wildlife & adventure await.
Victoria
A coastal paddler’s haven, offering calm, sheltered waters, abundant marine life, and easy access to…
Winter Harbour
Paddle Vancouver Island’s Wild Northwest Coast Winter Harbour feels like the kind of place paddlers…