Vancouver Island

Malchosen | Éy7á7juuthem | SENĆOŦEN | Kwak̓wala | enaksialak̓ala | Hailhzaqvla | Nuučaan̓uɫ | Diitiidʔaatx̣ | a’’islak̓ala

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The Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwakaw’akw people have long navigated the waters of the Pacific Ocean around Vancouver Island.

They share their deep, respectful relationship with the bountiful ocean and temperate rainforests. The abundance has sustained whale pods and allowed complex metal and wood art to flourish.

BC Map 200 km 124 mi Vancouver Island Vancouver Island

Experience Providers on Vancouver Island

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Knight Inlet Lodge

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

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

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.

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Black Creek

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Cluxewe Resort

campgrounds & rv parks, cabins & cottages, indigenous culture

campgrounds & rv parks, cabins & cottages, indigenous culture

Welcome to Cluxewe, a natural wonder, in the land of the Kwakiutl people. Cluxewe has two different, but related, meanings: place of the changing river mouth and place of refuge. Listen to waves splash on the shoreline. Awaken to the haunting sound of loons or the rusty-gate screech of a bald eagle. Enjoy fabulous summer sunsets over Broughton Strait. In early summer you can enjoy both sunsets and sunrises from your deck. Each of the twelve cozy cottages, including the 3-unit "tri-plex," comes with cooking and dining utensils, stove, refrigerator, microwave oven, and full bathroom. Cottages also feature TV/VCR's with satellite television. These cottages are wonderful retreats for artists, writers, and nature lovers as well as fishermen! 152 campsites, many on the ocean and Cluxewe River estuary.

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Port McNeill

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Culture Shock Interactive Gallery

indigenous culture, art galleries

indigenous culture, art galleries

Culture Shock Interactive Gallery is a 100% Aboriginal owned and operated Gallery in Alert Bay on the northern tip of Vancouver Island. We offer interactive First Nations cultural experiences including cedar weaving, traditional salmon barbeque, storytelling and traditional ocean-going canoe tours. We also retail local First Nations art including jewellery, carvings, clothing and documentary films.

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Alert Bay

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Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo

hotels

hotels

Courtyard by Marriott: Featuring 172 comfortable rooms, with high-end finishing's and thoughtfully designed guest services that includes In-House Bistro and Lounge, dining area, indoor swimming pool & whirlpool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and meeting space and Business pods. Our ultimate objective is to provide a unique experience for our guests. In addition to our recycled concrete like structure and soundproofed guestrooms being conveniently located in Downtown area, we are also in the heart of a growing community, close to fantastic dining options, premium shopping outlet, and incredible entertainment complexes.

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Nanaimo

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Lasqueti Island Hotel, Pub & Restaurant

indigenous culture, hotels

indigenous culture, hotels

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Lasqueti Island

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Gulf Island Seaplanes

airlines

airlines

Seaplane company offering scenic tours of the Southern Gulf Islands in coastal B.C. Also offering wedding/elopement and trip packages to Gabriola Island. Book a charter and tick a unique experience off of your bucket list. Operating out of Vancouver, Nanaimo and Gabriola Island.

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Gabriola Island

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Where to Stay on Vancouver Island

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Pachena Bay Campground

campgrounds & rv parks

campgrounds & rv parks

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Bamfield

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Fair Harbour Cabins

campgrounds & rv parks, cabins & cottages, paddling, surfing, indigenous culture

campgrounds & rv parks, cabins & cottages, paddling, surfing, indigenous culture

Fair Harbour Marina and Campground is happy to provide a 26 site campground, 4 rental cabins, fuel and moorage docks, boat launch, general store, washrooms and showers and laundry facilities at the Gateway to Kyuquot. Located at the very end of a Forest Service Road, it provides the only access to remote Kyuquot Sound. This traditional territory of the Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h' First Nations is the jumping off point to some the most spectacular and breathtaking scenery on the west side of Vancouver Island. Home to 10 Provincial Parks and Ecological Reserves, it provides unlimited access to both fresh and saltwater fishing, kayaking, wildlife viewing and exploration of some of the few old growth forests left in BC.

Vancouver Island

Kyuquot

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Cluxewe Resort

campgrounds & rv parks, cabins & cottages, indigenous culture

campgrounds & rv parks, cabins & cottages, indigenous culture

Welcome to Cluxewe, a natural wonder, in the land of the Kwakiutl people. Cluxewe has two different, but related, meanings: place of the changing river mouth and place of refuge. Listen to waves splash on the shoreline. Awaken to the haunting sound of loons or the rusty-gate screech of a bald eagle. Enjoy fabulous summer sunsets over Broughton Strait. In early summer you can enjoy both sunsets and sunrises from your deck. Each of the twelve cozy cottages, including the 3-unit "tri-plex," comes with cooking and dining utensils, stove, refrigerator, microwave oven, and full bathroom. Cottages also feature TV/VCR's with satellite television. These cottages are wonderful retreats for artists, writers, and nature lovers as well as fishermen! 152 campsites, many on the ocean and Cluxewe River estuary.

Vancouver Island

Port McNeill

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Puntledge Rv Park Campground

indigenous culture, campgrounds & rv parks

indigenous culture, campgrounds & rv parks

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.

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Courtenay

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