Accommodation and Experience Providers

Our guides live to fish and make every fishing trip a memorable experience. You'll leave the dock in the good care of a great guide with years of fishing our local waters. The fishing areas near Campbell River are protected from the ocean swell of the west coast of the island and are home to five species of salmon as well as bottom fish. The scenery, wild life, and fresh air are exhilarating and a perfect backdrop for a perfect fishing charter. You are welcome to bring any food and drinks you would like to enjoy on the boat. You will need a fishing licence with salmon stamp which can be purchased at our local tackle shop or purchased and printed from any computer if you search "Canadian tidal fishing licence" the site will come up. We are happy to fish groups of any size and have experience arranging fishing for corporate charters. Four on the boat is maximum, two or three are best . We hope you will be in touch to make your fishing plans.

We fish out of Tahsis inlet were we have the option of going out Nootka Sound or Esperenza sound. I have been fishing the west coast from Kenai, Alaska to Victoria, BC since 1978. The fishing in this area is the best all around fishing bar none on the west coast. The salmon highway that we regularly fish is known by every guide on the west coast. Salmon, Halibut and bottom fish.

Coastal Black is a family owned and operated fruit winery, meadery and cidery. All our wines and ciders are hand-crafted on site. Visit our website or facebook/instagram page for details of all the fun events, festivals and products we offer here at the farm. Festivals include access to the lower farm where you can visit our miniature highland cow and other farm animals, have fun on our huge bouncing pillow, play backyard games and more. Plus enjoy snacks/drinks/wine and cider. Tulip Fest in the spring - Visit our tulip fields to walk amongst the flowers! Sunflower Fest in the summer - Adults and children alike will love our sunflower maze Pumpkin Fest in the Fall - 11 years and counting for this festival: Join us to enjoy our corn and hay bale mazes, wagon rides, Musical acts and more.

We are a little farm based in Lantzville (seven minutes north of Nanaimo) on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We are Nanaimo area's family destination for fun! Stop by and visit the adorable miniature animals in our petting farm, and peruse the delightful home decor shop on site where you can pick up a t-shirt or a locally made soap! Pick up a farm-grown bee-friendly hanging basket, or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy outside. We offer birthday parties, workshops, and often host concerts. Tidy modern washrooms on site. Check out our calendar on our website to take in one of our exciting events soon. Open March-Christmas.

Ripples Winery & New Wave Distilling is a family owned and operated winery/distillery that creates wines and spirits with local ingredients using sustainable practices. We create unique beautiful cocktails using our own ingredients with new additions weekly. Book a table to sit in our lounge or join us to try wine and spirits in the tasting room.

Seaplane company offering scenic tours of the Southern Gulf Islands in coastal B.C. Also offering wedding/elopement and trip packages to Gabriola Island. Book a charter and tick a unique experience off of your bucket list. Operating out of Vancouver, Nanaimo and Gabriola Island.

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Get closer to the ocean! Blue Jellyfish SUP Adventures specializes in Stand Up Paddleboard lessons, courses, events and small group adventure travel in British Columbia and beyond. Paddle Canada certified instructor/guide and marine biologist, Pam Martin, takes you closer to the ocean in an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie while emphasizing safety and skills.