Central IslandBlack Creek,
Bowser,
Buckley Bay,
Campbell River,
Central Island,
Comox,
Comox Valley,
Coombs...
Greater VictoriaBrentwood Bay,
Central Saanich,
Colwood,
Esquimalt,
Highlands,
James Bay,
Langford,
Metchosin...
Gulf & Discovery IslandsCormorant Island,
Cortes Island,
De Courcy Island,
Denman Island,
Discovery Islands,
Gabriola Island,
Galiano Island,
Ganges...
North IslandAlert Bay,
Blackfish Sound,
Broughton Archipelago,
Coal Harbour,
Discovery Coast,
Discovery Passage,
Echo Bay,
Esperanza Inlet...
South IslandChemainus,
Cobble Hill,
Cowichan Bay,
Cowichan Station,
Cowichan Valley,
Crofton,
Duncan,
Genoa Bay...
Sunshine CoastLund,
Powell River,
Madeira Park,
Halfmoon Bay,
Gibsons,
Egmont,
Davis Bay
West Coast - Pacific RimAlberni Inlet,
Alberni Valley,
Bamfield,
Barkley Sound,
Bedwell River Valley,
Broken Group Islands,
Clayoquot Sound,
Long Beach...
Call now about our exiting new fishing and boating packages with Mayne Inter-Island Sea Tours!
Cozy, comfortable, clean and affordable self-catering cabins minutes to some of the best kayaking waters in the Northwest-- just steps from the Gulf Island National Seashore, Blue Vista Resort on Mayne Island, located midway between Vancouver and Vancouver Island is perfect for group and family- getaways and quiet retreats.
Enjoy Mayne Island
Relax at Blue Vista and settle down for all that Mayne has to offer: quiet walks, spectacular scenery, friendly folk and deer, migratory fish and fowl. Beachcomb on our many hidden coves and beaches in our renowned National Seashore. You are on an island so you should explore our waters with Mayne Inter–island Sea Tours which also offers, wildlife sea tours, inter-island adventure trips, sea taxi and, in season, fishing for that prize salmon or cod with our fishing charters. Try the world class kayaking and snorkeling just offshore.
When you are on Mayne Island, picnic, cycle, BBQ, walk in the rain, lie in the sun, watch the deer and sleep the quiet island sleep in one of Blue Vista Resort’s cozy, clean, affordable, fully equipped self-catering cabins all fully furnished with kitchens, linens, Shaw cable TV and recently upgraded WIFI.
Relax in Comfort at Blue Vista Resort
Our nine fully furnished housekeeping cottages are nestled beneath towering trees and offer year-round clean and affordable comfort. The cabins lie just across a peaceful island lane from the rock-pool filled coastline of Bennett Bay and just a 10 min stroll to the child happy Bennett Bay beach and Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Since the 1960s, family-run Blue Vista Resort has provided year-round visitors a refuge from the busy world. The previous decade saw major upgrades and modernizations to the entire resort. A children’s play centre now complements the sunny picnic, barbeque and lawn areas and the recent upgrades to the cable TV and WIFI ensure a fast broadband connection to the world you thought you had left behind.
We encourage you to view the Blue Vista website further and check out details of our new special packages, our individual cabin features, the rates and reservation policies, our complimentary ferry pick-ups, group bookings, special events and pet policies (only certain cabins are pet-friendly).
We look forward to seeing you on Mayne and showing you what life is really about.
Carmen and Andy Pearson……………your island hosts.
Mountainous, remote, culturally diverse, and
immensely beautiful, Canada is an expansive and scenic country to visit and
explore. With over 10 provinces, this North American country is a favourite
destination for travellers of all ages. Canada has so much to offer that it’s
worth fully exploring on its own. Perfect for ski adventures, scenic railway
journeys, wildlife, and historical city exploration, it’s diverse in its
terrain and culture. Canada is a comfortable and exciting destination to visit.
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.
Accommodations on Vancouver Island
W
e 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 and 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
T
here
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.
Grizzly 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,
by taking 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, whale watching, bear watching or hunting trip. Vancouver Islands rugged wilderness, fresh lakes and rivers offering excellent opportunities for gaming and fishing enthusiasts.
Kayaking is a very popular sport as the island has many bays and inlets
with calm waters. Here is
The Ultimate
Beginner’s Guide to Kayaking
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
the 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.
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.