Up-Island Tour
Suggested time: 3 to 5 days
From the vineyards of the Cowichan Valley to the golf courses of Campbell River, there are plenty of exciting stopping points on this 264-kilometre trip to one of Vancouver Island's most famous fishing destinations. Sailing tours from Cowichan Bay, a wine and cheese tour, a grand circle tour, and ESL tours are all tantalizing options.
Cowichan Valley Wineries
Several wineries and a cidery in the Cobble Hill and Duncan area offer tours, tastings and shops.
Duncan
Totem tour
More than 41 totems can be seen on a self-guided walking tour (free tours are available).
B.C. Discovery Centre
A 40-hectare museum park of exhibits, demonstrations, historical collections, special events and a steam train are available.
Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre
Take in demonstrations of Native aboriginal arts, storytelling, film presentations, music, and dance.
Chemainus
Chemainus Murals
Canada's largest outdoor art gallery has 33 professionally-painted, wall-sized murals. Guided and self-guided tours are available.
Chemainus Theatre
Dinner theatre provides entertainment throughout the year.
Chemainus Tours
Tours including winery tours, Chemainus murals and the fabulous Chemainus Theatre, sightseeing, golf get-a-ways, naturalist excursions and a great variety of educational packages for school groups
Nanaimo
A variety of activities and attractions are offered in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island's second-largest city. Nanaimo is also the location of a major BC Ferries terminal (at Duke Point).
Fairwinds Schooner Cove Resort
Fishing, golfing, water sports, restaurants, hotels are all found here.
Parksville and Qualicum Beach
Golfing, sandy beaches and shopping delight visitors.
Campbell River
Strathcona Provincial Park
Hiking trails and camping draw weekend campers and serious hikers alike.
Fishing
this world-famous fishing destination is known as The Salmon Capital of the World.
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