Best Ways to Get Outside on Vancouver Island This Winter
Tourism Vancouver Island
by Kira Marshall
4M ago
It’s no secret that Islanders like to boast about our winters. While it’s true that our winters are typically a little more mild than other parts of the country, Mother Nature still delivers her fair share of precipitation. Don’t let the rainy season dampen your spirits; there are plenty of great things to do, both inside and out, to ignite your spirit and satisfy your thirst for adventure! Storm watching No where else offers storm watching quite like the west coast of Vancouver Island. From Port Renfrew to Port Hardy, there are countless opportunities to catch the raw force of Mother Nature ..read more
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Crafting Excellence: Celebrating the Craft Breweries on Vancouver Island
Tourism Vancouver Island
by Kira Marshall
5M ago
When it comes to craft beer, Vancouver Island is a destination that stands out. This picturesque island on the southwestern coast of British Columbia, Canada, has earned a reputation as a craft beer paradise. With its stunning natural landscapes and a thriving craft beer scene, Vancouver Island has become a hub for beer enthusiasts from around the world. In this blog post, we’re here to celebrate this forward thinking industry and acknowledge the recent wins at the 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards. The Island’s Beer Revolution Vancouver Island has been at the forefront of British Columbia’s craft ..read more
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The Best Places To Watch The Salmon Run On Vancouver Island
Tourism Vancouver Island
by trapezedev
6M ago
It’s salmon spawning season on Vancouver Island. With the changing of seasons marks the return of once-tadpoles to the streams where life began for them. From September until early December, you can bear witness to one of the most exciting natural phenomenons of the year across the Island.  About Salmon Spawning on Vancouver Island While different species spawn at different times of the year, Fall is one of the most popular and easily accessible times to view it. Salmon spend most of their time developing in small rivers and streams before heading out to sea, where they mature and spend t ..read more
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Current Travel Advisories
Tourism Vancouver Island
by Kira Marshall
9M ago
LAST UPDATED: Tuesday, July 18, 2023. 12:00PM Check the links below for updates. As Vancouver Island and Western Canada see record breaking spring temperatures, forest fires and wildfires are a major threat to British Columbia’s forests. Visit the provincial government’s Wildfire Service webpage for further information on wildfire activity and prevention and fire restrictions and bans. Please respect the fire ban in place as of June 8th, 2023, and dial *5555 on your cell to report a wildfire. BC Wildfire Service Road Conditions & Events Transportation BC Updates Current vancouver island ..read more
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Vancouver Island Summer Status
Tourism Vancouver Island
by Kira Marshall
9M ago
It has been a hot and dry start to the summer season! You may have heard on the news that there are a significant number of wildfires in the Vancouver Island Region. While there are wildfires on the Island and in BC, the Vancouver Island Region is open for travel and the fires, though serious, are smaller in scale.  We did want to mention that unfortunately all of the fires on Vancouver Island are suspected to be human-caused, and would like to take this time to remind you to be Fire Smart on your travels. Always check Drive BC and the BC Wildfire Service map before you head out. BC Wil ..read more
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Current Travel Advisories
Tourism Vancouver Island
by Kira Marshall
10M ago
As Vancouver Island and Western Canada see record breaking spring temperatures, forest fires and wildfires are a major threat to British Columbia’s forests. Visit the provincial government’s Wildfire Service webpage for further information on wildfire activity and prevention and fire restrictions and bans. Please respect the fire ban in place as of June 8th, 2023, and dial *5555 on your cell to report a wildfire. BC Wildfire Service Road Conditions & Events Current vancouver island travel advisories BC Highway 4 remains closed at Cameron Lake due to wildfire. There is now a detour in pla ..read more
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Accessible Places to See Flowers Bloom on Vancouver Island
Tourism Vancouver Island
by Kira Marshall
11M ago
One of the most magical things about springtime on Vancouver Island is witnessing the flowers in bloom. We are so fortunate that thanks to our mild climate, Vancouver Island has a bountiful number of gardens to enjoy spring blossoms. On Vancouver Island, we want to ensure that we’re sharing experiences that offer equitable, inclusive, and accessible tourism opportunities for all to enjoy. In this article, we’re sharing some gardens that offer accessible access to their remarkable floral and fauna displays. Experiencing a Vancouver Island garden in full bloom should be on everyone’s bucket list ..read more
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Accessible Travel Guides launched for the Vancouver Island Region
Tourism Vancouver Island
by Kira Marshall
1y ago
4VI (formerly Tourism Vancouver Island), Spinal Cord Injury BC, Destination British Columbia, and Community Destination Marketing Organization partners support region-wide project Nov. 3, 2022, Nanaimo, BC, Canada – The Vancouver Island Region now has a series of Accessible Travel Guides to serve travellers of all abilities. The new Accessible Travel Guides highlight accessible tourism products within 17 participating Vancouver Island communities, providing recommendations and sharing trip considerations. With the support of 4VI (formerly Tourism Vancouver Island), Spinal Cord Injury BC, Desti ..read more
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Accessible Travel Guides launched for the Vancouver Island Region
Tourism Vancouver Island
by Kira Marshall
1y ago
4VI (formerly Tourism Vancouver Island), Spinal Cord Injury BC, Destination British Columbia, and Community Destination Marketing Organization partners support region-wide project Nov. 3, 2022, Nanaimo, BC, Canada – The Vancouver Island Region now has a series of Accessible Travel Guides to serve travellers of all abilities. The new Accessible Travel Guides highlight accessible tourism products within 17 participating Vancouver Island communities, providing recommendations and sharing trip considerations. With the support of 4VI (formerly Tourism Vancouver Island), Spinal Cord Injury BC, Desti ..read more
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Accessible Travel Guides project
Tourism Vancouver Island
by Kira Marshall
1y ago
Cathedral Grove, photo by Lexa Bergen 4VI supports diversity, equity and inclusion in Destination Marketing. To best serve travellers of all abilities, 4VI, together with Community Destination Marketing Organization partners, has developed digitally available guides for consumers on accessible tourism products within each Vancouver Island community, and travel information for the traveller with physical mobility considerations or other barriers. To support the development of Accessible Community Guides for travellers, 4VI coordinated an image and video acquisition project featuring models with ..read more
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