Tofino - many kilometers of sunny surfing beaches, black bears and bald eagles, gray killer and humpback whales, and, of course, the thousand-year-old cyclops-like giant trees of the rain forests, which will amaze you and make you remember the pictures that you saw on the big screen of epic fantasy and fairy tales, but could not even imagine that all this exists in the real world! No wonder Tofino attracts surfers, naturalists, artists, and poets from around the world.

Tofino in the winter is Pacific storms. Don't forget that there are no serious obstacles for the huge winter waves from the west coast of Vancouver Island to Russian Kamchatka! The open ocean! And imagine how wonderful it is to spend an evening in the cozy restaurant of Tofino, enjoying the freshness of dishes and savoring excellent (we recommend local) wine after being shocked by the grandeur and scope of what you just had to witness.

Long Beach is exactly the ocean beach, compared to which the sea beaches look like the sides of the children's pool, also being the Pacific Rim National Park Nature Reserve, located only 28 miles (45 km) north of Tofino. Therefore going there by boat or seaplane means enjoying a small but exciting adventure.

If you'll be at Tofino in March, don't miss the Pacific Rim Whale Festival, a grand event that includes tours to observe marine mammals and whales, performances with Native American flavor: music, tales about gray whales, and walks to healing mud baths of Tofino.
"When the ancient red cedar falls, the master carver Nuu-Chah-Nol always asks the tree for permission before giving it a new life in the form of a canoe" ... those canoes are what you will travel by during a trip to the places of the Native people of Western Canada. Good luck!

The WildPlay Element Park (formerly known as the Bungy Zone) is a park of extreme attractions located about 10 km south of the city. Here those who love active and extreme activities will have their most demanding tastes satisfied. WildPlay Element Park is an adventure of any type of intensity. In total there are 19 zip lines, 67 "air attractions", that include jumping from a twelve-meter (40 feet) and forty-meter (150 feet) bungee. WildPlay Element Park is rightfully considered one of the best bungee jumping parks in North America.

Summer hours: open 7 days a week from 10:00 to 18:00.
Cost: TreeGo Aerial Tree Course $20-40
Bungy Jumping $100

Newcastle Island is just a 10-minute ferry ride from the center of Nanaimo. Newcastle Island Provincial Marine Park is one of the best Camping / Hiking spots (hiking, climbing) in all of British Columbia. Here you can enjoy breathtaking trails through relict forests and along the "wild" coastline. Until the middle of the last century, coal was mined on the island, and several mines are open for excursions. In addition, Nanaimo is world-famous among divers. We will organize a diving session for you in the cold water, providing all the needed equipment and a professional instructor.

The Nanaimo River is another natural attraction in this part of Vancouver Island. If you visit the banks of this river in the summer, we guarantee you will receive the best aesthetic impressions possible of this unique natural area - one of the most environmentally friendly places on our Planet.

Events to visit in the Comox Valley: The Filberg Festival - an annual summer event in the Filberg Lodge and Park in Comox. The Filberg Festival is essentially a large fair and exhibition of local artists and craftsmen, including the indigenous peoples of Vancouver Island. At the festival, you will taste the traditional dishes of these places, take part in music and sports contests, as well as find plenty of entertainment for your children.

Another major event is the Island Music Fest Music Festival. Due to the incredible combination of folk music and music of different styles from all over the world, this annual three-day event has established itself as one of the leading summer music festivals in British Columbia.

Comox Valley Community Market is an open-air market at the Simms Millennium Park in Courtney, a small village near Comox. Visiting the fair with children will be a lot of fun; you can find any handmade souvenirs you like (including toys) created by local craftsmen. In addition, the fair offers a large selection of handmade jewelry, woodworks, a variety of craft soaps, Native American embroidered textiles, hats, bags, handmade stuff for babies and many, many other goods with the unforgettable Canadian flavor!

Gagliano island is beautiful. It is right in between the two largest cities of British Columbia: Vancouver and Victoria, easily accessible to tourists, but at the same time preserves the charm of untouched nature. The island has few houses and buildings, most of it is covered with forests. It is one of the islands of the South Bay with beautiful beaches that range from the white shell of Montague Beach to the warm sands of Morning Beach.

Hiking trails are everywhere, and observation decks on the top of Mount Galliano, Bodega Ridge and Bluffs Park offer breathtaking views of other islands in the bay, all the way to the Washington State Mountains.

You can ride bicycles and mount bikes here. Of course, passing all the tracks will require a lot of effort, but it's worth it. Just make sure that you have enough water and food supply when you leave the village of Sturdies Bay. By the way, just three kilometers from the village there is a small Corner Store where you can stock up if you run out of something. Also, you can rent a motorcycle and even a small car.

You can go kayaking on the island and see the sheltered waters, between the islets that surround Galliano. It's suitable for both beginner kayakers and experts in this type of outdoor activity. And if you manage to kayak early in the morning or at sunset, then an unforgettable experience will last a lifetime.

Using the services of an experienced guide, you can visit inaccessible places of bird colonies, hidden in the rocky relief of the island. You will also see sea lions and, with a little luck, killer whales.

The island has all the necessary infrastructure for a civilized vacation. There are small cozy cafes, restaurants, and hotels. But in order to reserve a spot, we recommend that you contact us at least two weeks before your visit.

Sooke has been known to be a beautiful and picturesque place for many years. Canadians and people from all over the world love popular destinations such as Whiffin Spit Park, Sooke Potholes Regional Park, and Sooke Potholes Provincial Park. Sooke also houses the Sooke Regional Museum and Tourism Center; where visitors can get information about regional attractions and the history of the town.

The most popular places in Sooke:
East Sooke Park is a huge regional park located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Over 50 km of hiking trails through forests and rocky shores are one of the most underrated tourist destinations in Greater Victoria.

On the way to the park, you can stop at The 17 Mile Pub for a glass of beer or a cup of coffee in the cozy atmosphere of a traditional Canadian establishment.

On the way to East Sooke, you will pass Roche Cove Park on Gillespie Road. There are also several walking paths there. As for tourists who don't have time to thoroughly explore the vast East Sooke Park, walks there is a worthy alternative.

Sooke Potholes are a very popular summer bathing destination for Victoria residents. Here, the Sooke River flows through a series of deep pits, creating ideal cool pools to plunge on a hot day.

Whiffin Spit is a 1 km long sand shoal that stretches into the ocean and protects Sooke's harbor. Here you can take a pleasant walk to the top of the shoal past the sandy beaches.

The whole perimeter of the Telegraph Cove can be walked in five minutes. This is a small, cozy, and colorful village. In the village, you can stay in one of the small hotels, at the campsite or, if you are traveling in a "motor home", find a suitable parking place in one of the tourist RV parks.

Guided kayak excursions are an ideal way to explore the islands along the Johnstone Strait, the Broughton Archipelago, and the Robson Bight killer whale reserve, and Telegraph Bay would be a great starting point. While walking along the coast you can see killer or humpback whales, bald eagles, porpoises, black bears, seals, and salmon.

Attention: the area is subject to significant tidal currents and can become very windy in the afternoon, so caution is very important.

If you're traveling to Telegraph Cove, prepare yourself to meet the bears! Of course, you can watch the clumsy owners of Canada only under the supervision of an experienced tour guide and from a safe distance. As for getting into the natural habitat of grizzly bears: you will have to take a water taxi. Along the way, you can see other inhabitants of the local fauna: seals, bald eagles, dolphins and river otters.

Telegraph Cove is the best place for amateur naturalists and professionals. The careful attitude of local residents to nature will give you an opportunity to meet almost all the inhabitants of the north part of the Island in their natural environment. Feel like a ranger - visit the Telegraph Cove!