Salmon and Halibut fishing were strong in 2023
Fishing was good in more than one spot on Vancouver Island. The east side saw a resurgence of both Chinook and Coho. The limits there have been less than desirable thanks so some not so friendly regulations from DFO for which I haven’t figured what the logic is.How Well do you know Campbell River?
This East-Central fishing town marks the last stop before the long drive north to towns like Telegraph Cove, Port McNeill and Port... Read More
Desire an Escape? Discover Port Renfrew!
Just two hours outside of the province’s capital, Victoria BC, Port Renfrew couldn’t be any more different. While Victoria is Vancouver Island’s... Read More
Victoria B.C.: Vancouver Island’s Largest City
Victoria is not only Vancouver Island’s largest city, it is also the capital of the Province of British Columbia itself, making it... Read More
Winter Whale Watching
Whale watching and winter don’t seem like they would have anything in common, but on the west coast of Vancouver Island, the... Read More
Telegraph Cove
Telegraph Cove started off as a small fishing village just 210km away from Campbell River, a hub on the eastern coast of... Read More
The End of the Road: Port Hardy
Port Hardy, named after Vice-admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, is quite literally the end of the road for Northern Vancouver Island. Although... Read More
Top 5 Winter Spots to Visit on Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is notorious for its mild winters. With an average “coldest” temperature of around -3 degrees Celsius, it puts the Canadian... Read More
Bear Watching on Vancouver Island
Bears are an iconic Canadian creature and Vancouver Island has more than its fair share of these beautiful beasts that play within... Read More
Ucluelet’s Ultimate Whale Watching Adventure
Prepare for the expedition of a lifetime with Discover Vancouver Island Tours’ soon-to-be launched tour package: Ucluelet’s Ultimate Whale Watching Adventure. Whale... Read More