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Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands on the Pacific Ocean are wonderful places to get away from it all. Geographically, the Vancouver Island region is accessible by ferry from Vancouver and Seattle. Vancouver Island stretches approximately 500 km (300 miles) southeast to northwest and thanks to the warming currents of the Pacific Ocean have one of the mildest climates in Canada. British Columbia’s Gulf Islands lie in the protected waters of Georgia Strait, between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia.
Island Highway 19 Nanaimo to Port Hardy Scenic Drive On the eastern coast of Vancouver Island starting from Nanaimo, travellers can head north on Highway 19 427 km (268mi) to the city of Port Hardy, Vancouver Island’s gateway to the Inside Passage. Unless you are taking the ferry north to Prince Rupert or Bella Coola you must turn around and retrace your steps. On the way recommended stops include Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Comox, Courtenay, Campbell River, Sayward, Telegraph Cove and Port McNeill. Side trips to Heriot Bay, Strathcona Park, Gold River and Zeballos are also available.
Pacific Marine Circle Tour The Pacific Marine Circle Tour is a short 255km (158mi) journey along Vancouver Island’s remote coasts, and offers beautiful views of the Juan De Fuca, Haro, and Georgia straights. The quiet ambiance of the island relaxes visitors with views of quiet parks and oceanside towns. Note sections of the route are secondary roads without a centre line. There are narrow parts with a number of single lane bridges over several scenic streams. As well you will encounter hairpin bends and bumpy roads.
More Information:
www.travel-british-columbia.com www.bcferries.ca
6 ~ British Columbia Traveller’s Companion ~ Super Camping - Vancouver Island & The Gulf Islands
REGIONAL MAP LOCATOR 1. All Fun RV Park - see summer listing page 12 2. Bates Beachfront RV Park - see summer listing page 8 3. Beachcomber RV Park - see summer listing page 12 4. Chemainus Garden Holiday RV Resort - see summer listing page 7 5. Living Forest Oceanside Campground - see summer listing page 9 6. Mountainaire Campground - see summer listing page 9 7. Pacific Playgrounds Int’l - see summer listing page 8 8. Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina - see summer listing page 12 9. Qualicum Bay Resort - see summer listing page 11 10. Thunderbird RV Park & Campground - see summer listing page 7 11. Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge & RV Park - see summer listing page 10 12. Westbay Marine Village & RV Park - see summer listing page 12
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