Whales, Bears, Vancouver Island Holiday

Overlooking the Inner Harbour, this sophisticated hotel is 2 blocks from the Trans-Canada Highway, a 5-minute walk from the Royal BC Museum and a 6-minute walk from Victoria Conference Centre.

Traditional rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. All have private balconies, some with harbour views. Suites have living areas; some have fireplaces and whirlpools.

There's an on-site Asian-inspired spa, a fitness centre, an indoor pool and a sauna. Dining options include an on-site restaurant with patio seating, plus a lounge and a cafe.One of the few hotels right on the Inner Harbour, and next to the landmark BC Legislature and Parliament Buildings, the Hotel Grand Pacific is just two blocks from Victoria’s downtown restaurant and shopping district, and five blocks from Fisherman’s Wharf—a working harbor surrounded by an array of casual food counters, unique shops, and water adventures including kayaking and whale watching. Those visiting on business will appreciate the short two-block walk to the Victoria Conference Centre.

The Beach Club Resort, located in the charming town of Parksville on Vancouver Island, offers a prime beachfront location with breathtaking scenery. The resort provides a range of accommodations from cosy studios to spacious two-bedroom suites, all featuring a private balcony, luxurious bedding, and modern comforts. Dining options include an oceanfront restaurant offering stunning views. For leisure, guests can enjoy the indoor pool, full-service spa, fitness centre, and hot tub. The resort is just steps away from Parksville Beach, known for its crystal clear salt water and warmest ocean swimming in Canada at high tide.

Harbourside Inn Campbell River is ideally located overlooking the Campbell River, with nearby attractions including the Campbell River Waterdrome and Elk Falls Provincial Park. The pet-friendly hotel boasts double and deluxe rooms, each of which features a private bathroom, cable TV and Wi-Fi.

Surrounded by woodland and accessible only by air or sea, this luxury resort is a 50-minute helicopter ride from Vancouver and a 75-minute water taxi ride from Campbell River. Refined modern rooms and suites in several lodges offer complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and fireplaces. Some rooms have ocean views. The on-site spa has 6 treatment rooms, hot mineral pools, and yoga classes. There's an on-site fine-dining restaurant and a conservatory with ocean views, as well as a games room, a theatre room and a high-tech golf simulator. Guided salmon fishing packages are available. The resort is open from May to October. This B.C. wilderness resort is a jewel amid one of Canada's most alluring, pristine environments. Sonora Resort is where uncompromising eco-adventure travel meets luxurious accommodations, unparalleled service and five-star facilities.

Overlooking the Inner Harbour, this sophisticated hotel is 2 blocks from the Trans-Canada Highway, a 5-minute walk from the Royal BC Museum and a 6-minute walk from Victoria Conference Centre.

Traditional rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. All have private balconies, some with harbour views. Suites have living areas; some have fireplaces and whirlpools.

There's an on-site Asian-inspired spa, a fitness centre, an indoor pool and a sauna. Dining options include an on-site restaurant with patio seating, plus a lounge and a cafe.One of the few hotels right on the Inner Harbour, and next to the landmark BC Legislature and Parliament Buildings, the Hotel Grand Pacific is just two blocks from Victoria’s downtown restaurant and shopping district, and five blocks from Fisherman’s Wharf—a working harbor surrounded by an array of casual food counters, unique shops, and water adventures including kayaking and whale watching. Those visiting on business will appreciate the short two-block walk to the Victoria Conference Centre.