Top Vancouver Island Activities

Shalyn Przada

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I have compiled this list of what I think are the ten best things to do on Vancouver Island: mainly in the summer months!

So, in reverse order:


10. Go Fishing: There are so many fishing hot spots in and around Vancouver Island, it's simply amazing!


No matter where you're based on the island there's a great fishing spot near you (Port Alberni, Campbell River, Sooke, Port Hardy, etc), and so many choices for what to fish for! (salmon, trout, cod, etc).


9. Visit Nanaimo's International World Championship Bathtub Race: This occurs annually near the end of July, and is one of the biggest events of the year for Nanaimo.

There's a huge fireworks display to cap off the week-long celebration that's now expanded to become the Nanaimo Marine Festival.

Surf fishing on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

8. Go see the Vancouver Island MusicFest: This happens July 10-12 in the Comox Valley, the organizers try to keep it as green as possible, local food, recyclable products, etc! 3 days of great music!

7. Enjoy the Saratoga Speedway: Located halfway between Campbell River and Courtenay, drag racing, monster trucks and modified stock cars will keep everyone entertained!

6. Hike the West Coast Trail: This 75km hike that stretches in between Gordon River and Pachena Bay is a popular one, reservations required! Experience the natural world of Vancouver Island.

5. Visit Strathcona Park: This is BC's oldest provincial park and the location of Vancouver Island's highest mountain. Plenty of hiking, mountain biking and camping can be done.

4. Enjoy Camping? Lake Cowichan, Port Alberni, Goldstream, and Tofino are some popular camping areas, but most communities on the island have camp site areas.

3. Go play on the Beach: There are many beaches but the most popular ones would probably be Parksville, Rathtrevor, Long Beach and Pachena Bay.

2. Swim or fish in a River: River swimming is very popular on Vancouver Island. Sooke Pot holes, Nanaimo River, Nimpkish, and Englishman River are some good areas to check out.

1. Discover the famous Long Beach, Tofino: With a population of about 1900 (this triples in the summer), Tofino is the place for surfing, classy resorts/spas, amazing beaches, fishing and the true West Coast.

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