GET LOST IN VANCOUVER ISLAND NORTH
The largest island on North America’s west coast, Vancouver Island has long been a renowned tourism destination for visitors from around the globe. Home to the province’s capital city of Victoria, known for its historic monuments and numerous tourism opportunities, the southern reaches of Vancouver Island undoubtedly draw a high number of travellers for a wide variety of reasons.
However, as one begins the journey north of Campbell River, the island’s approximate halfway marker, a vast and seemingly untouched world begins to reveal itself. The northern stretches of Vancouver Island are far less inhabited, yet cater perfectly to those seeking a multitude of west coast experiences, with both salt and freshwater fishing being tourism front-runners.
Vancouver Island has historically yielded some of the province’s greatest angling opportunities. Swarms of migratory Chinook salmon migrate down the inland coast each year, seeking homage in both local and distant tributaries. The unprecedented opportunity to access both British Columbia, as well as state-side bound fish makes Vancouver Island’s northern reaches a must-visit angling destination.
From the coastal town of Campbell River, north to the quaint fishing town of Port Hardy, there are a rich list of unique coastal experiences for the non-angler including whale watching, wildlife viewing, museums, traditional cultural and historical events, as well as a plethora of distinctive dining opportunities.
