Retreat, Recharge, and Reconnect in Vancouver Island North this Fall
The call to multi-day coastal hikes and mountaintops slows down as fall arrives. Instead, you’re invited to make Vancouver Island North the destination for your fall retreat to recharge after ...
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Fall in the North Island
The smell of vegetation and wood smoke begins to fill the air again. Trails take you to enchanting forest settings and vistas looking skyward and seaward. The pace slips into something more ...
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Know Before You Go
Current Travel Advisories
Fire ban
Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Thursday, July 17, 2025, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human ...
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How to Kayak God’s Pocket Marine Park
10 nautical miles from Port Hardy at the northern tip of Vancouver Island North lies a breathtaking, biodiverse marine park. God’s Pocket Marine Provincial Park is made up of a small grouping ...
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Responsible Marine Mammal Viewing in Vancouver Island North
Vancouver Island North is an incredible destination for whale watching and sightings of other marine mammals. Our biodiverse coastal ecosystem, scattering of islands, quiet bays, and protection ...
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Fair winds and following seas
Van Isle 360 Sailing Race visits Vancouver Island North
Every May, as spring approaches summer, an epic sailing race takes competitors around the entire circumference of Vancouver Island. The Van Isle 360 Sailing Race draws an international yacht ...
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Be prepared for the unexpected.
Cape Scott Adventures: A Road Less Traveled
The rugged allure of Cape Scott Provincial Park, with its breathtaking trails, windswept beaches, and the iconic North Coast Trail, beckons adventurers from near and far. As you plan your ...
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Maya'xala'—a Kwak̓wala term meaning respect for oneself and all beings.
Paddling with Maya’xala: Respecting Northern Vancouver Island’s Waters
[caption id="attachment_3417" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Photo: Finn Steiner, Cape Scott Region[/caption]
From the windswept headlands of Cape Scott to the islands of the Broughton ...
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From full-service to remote.
Plan a Spring Camping Trip to Vancouver Island North
If you’re planning a spring Vancouver Island camping trip, no matter whether you’re seeking a beachfront, forest, or riverside location, we have a feeling your ideal tent pad awaits in ...
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