Central Island Black Creek, Bowser, Buckley Bay, Campbell River, Central Island, Comox, Comox Valley, Coombs...

Greater Victoria Brentwood Bay, Central Saanich, Colwood, Esquimalt, Highlands, James Bay, Langford, Metchosin...

Gulf & Discovery Islands Cormorant Island, Cortes Island, De Courcy Island, Denman Island, Discovery Islands, Gabriola Island, Galiano Island, Ganges...

Islands in the Strait of Georgia Lasqueti Island, Jedediah Island, Texada Island, Denman Island, Hornby Island, Savary Island

North Island Alert Bay, Blackfish Sound, Broughton Archipelago, Coal Harbour, Discovery Coast, Discovery Passage, Echo Bay, Esperanza Inlet...

South Island Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Station, Cowichan Valley, Crofton, Duncan, Genoa Bay...

West Coast - Pacific Rim Alberni Inlet, Alberni Valley, Bamfield, Barkley Sound, Bedwell River Valley, Broken Group Islands, Clayoquot Sound, Long Beach...

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Visitors to BC Canada

INTERNATIONAL VISITOR ARRIVALS – 2016 & 2017
British Columbia’s tourism industry had an exceptional year in 2016, with a total of 5,532,065 overnight international visitor arrivals to the province, including 3,620,975 visitors from the US, 1,200,481 from Asia Pacific, and 535,238 visitors from Europe. International visitor arrivals were up 12.3% over 2015. This means an additional 605,918 visitors from international markets arrived in BC in 2016 over the previous year.
BC saw increases from key markets, such as Mexico (up 33.4%); Australia (21.1%); China (18.2%); United Kingdom (17.3%) & India (9.9%). The strong growth in the tourism sector can be linked to a number of factors, including the marketing efforts of Destination BC and our industry partners, increased number of direct flights, and the easing of visa restrictions.
The beginning of 2017 showed an increase of 9.9% in overnight entries to Canada and 9.2% to BC for January 2017. BC had an impressive increase of 33.4% in entries from Asia/Pacific countries.

Accommodations, Things to do, Places to go

Vancouver Island Vacations Tourism Information Guide that has been designed to assist all visitors vacationing on this beautiful island of ours. We would like you to experience an enjoyable vacation..

For the camping enthusiasts there are over twenty provisional campgrounds available and literally dozens of privately owned RV parks on the island. Vancouver Island offers something for every one on vacation. There are many outdoor experiences you will be able to enjoy, fishing, golfing, horse back riding, parks you can trail walk and of course grizzly and black bear tours just to name a few activities..

Mobile phone bookings have increased sinc 2016

Accommodations on Vancouver Island

We have hundreds of various types of accommodations listed from Victoria to the top of the island Port Hardy and every city and town in between on both the east and west coasts to suit all budgets, tastes, needs and desires.

For instance there are bed & breakfasts, cabins and cottages, campgrounds, condominiums, chalets, farms, guest houses, hostels, hotels, houseboats, inns, lodges, motels, resorts, rv parks and villas to suit all tourists.

We have made it as easy as we can for you, just select the location you intend to visit and then select the lodgings of your choice from all the listings It is easier to look at the vancouver Island map we have on the website so that you can plan your trip making your bookings in advance. You may decide to stay at a water front inn or bed and breakfast with the sound of the waves lulling you to sleep, or a vacation rental home that can accommodate families or groups.

Activies on Vancouver Island

There are more than 50 golf courses for the avid golfer to experience. Most of these courses are set in the most beautiful surroundings near the sea, by lakes or surrounded by great mountain ranges in evergreen forests. Vancouver Island also can boast of having some of the best championship courses.

Fishing charter guides who are ready to give you the Vancouver Island Salmon and Halibut fishing charter experience of a lifetime!

Guides who know the waters here well and are ready and committed to serve you individually, ensuring a personalized and rewarding fishing charter. You may be fortunate enough to land a halibut , now that would be a vacation to remember. It is all here at our front door. Unbelievable fishing on Vancouver Island for those seeking the finest saltwater fishing getaway. G rizzly bear watching is always a tourist attraction at Knight Inlet about 80 kilometers north of Campbell River. During a vacation on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, be sure to book a whale watching tour to see whales, eagles, dolphins and other marine mammals.

Outdoor Recreation

Mt. Washington is only minutes away from the Comox Valley and offers world class skiing, snowboarding and Nordic sports. In the summer season Mount Washington is a hiking and mountain bike haven.

If you're looking for activities beyond alpine, all snowbound tastes are catered for. Mount Washington provides guests with one of the top-rated Nordic experiences in North America.

Get inspired by the province’s natural beauty and make plans for your next outdoor adventure.

Take advantage of the many recreation opportunities available across the diverse landscape of mountains, rivers, lakes and coastlines. You will experience excitement and adventure on either a fishing or hunting trip. Vancouver Islands rugged wilderness, fresh lakes and rivers offering excellent opportunities for gaming and fishing enthusiasts.

Vancouver Island offers a host of exceptional recreation opportunities. While some of the island’s most spectacular recreation features are located in parks, many more recreation resources are found in the rugged backcountry.

Alternatively, if you are planning a more relaxed type sailing holiday and intend to explore the shores, bays and hundreds of inlets surrounding Vancouver island, then you can also look forward to sun tanning, beach combing, waterfalls, beautiful anchorages, great scenery, swimming, hiking, photography and the many species of wildlife.

There are over 18 marine parks in our area.

Desolation sound is extraordinarily beautiful sailing area with many safe anchorages and beautiful locations… mountain waterfall and forest lakes only minutes walk from snug anchorages. The waters are calm, sheltered and warm. Desolation Sound is a world famous sailing destination or longer trips to the many other marine parks like Princess Louisa, Toba Inlet, Bute Inlet or the Broughton Archipelago.