Comox-Strathcona

Looking for adventure? Approximately one hour north of Nanaimo, the seaside towns of Comox and Courteney are a dreamland for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. With the claim “go snow skiing in the morning and golfing in the afternoon,” they attract visitors year-round.

“From alpine to ocean,” the valley is known for its recreational...

This bustling harbour city vies with Port Alberni for the title of salmon capital of the world. Known worldwide for its salt-water fishing and as the host of fishing guides and charters, the town’s proximity to Strathcona Provincial Park and the Discovery Islands make this a popular destination for the outdoor enthusiast. Numerous eco, adventure,...

Traveling west from Campbell River through the forests and lakes of northern Strathcona Provincial Park, you’ll eventually find the friendly and outgoing town of Gold River. Located on the Muchalat Inlet on the Island’s west coast, Gold River boasts a history rich in fishing, forestry and mining, and has recently become a destination for serious...

Looking for adventure? Approximately one hour north of Nanaimo, the seaside towns of Comox and Courteney are a dreamland for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. With the claim “go snow skiing in the morning and golfing in the afternoon,” they attract visitors year-round.

“From alpine to ocean,” the valley is known for its recreational...

Once a lively center with 4 active gold mines in the hills above town; with logging throughout the valley; and fishing from both the sea and the sound; Zeballos is relatively serene today. But no ghost town air hangs over this village of friendly faces where everybody knows everyone and there is a camaraderie that bespeaks isolation.

Perhaps...

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