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Information on Towns and Regions on North Vancouver Island. As 97 percent of the population lives on the southern half of Vancouver Island, outdoor recreationists in search of solitude come north on the island. Much of Vancouver Island once looked as the north still does today.
This area of British Columbia is still a wilderness of rugged beauty that rewards explorers with solitude, secluded beaches, and glimpses of wolves, eagles, bears, and cougars, in their natural habitat. You can also learn about the area’s rich Indigenous culture and hike the northern tip of Cape Scott Trail. Hide Info.
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Jun 11, 2021 · In it, you’ll find the best locations to visit in North Vancouver Island, where to eat and stay while in the North Island, and some great tours to do in the area. You’ll also learn some interesting facts about the indigenous culture of North Vancouver Island, which is what makes its history so rich.
Vancouver Island North is also home to many smaller island and coastal destinations offering unique wilderness experiences. These communities include: Echo Bay; Broughton Island; Knight Inlet (Minstrel Island) Gilford Island; Nimmo Bay; Blackfish Sound; Hanson Island; Johnstone Strait; West Cracroft Island; God's Pocket; Drury Inlet
- Northern Vancouver Island Basics
- Things to Do on Northern Vancouver Island
- Where to Eat on North Vancouver Island
- Where to Stay on North Vancouver Island
Location
Northern Vancouver Island is located… on the north end of Vancouver Island. 😉 (Thanks Captain Obvious!) Since most of Vancouver Island’s population is clustered around the southern tip, the definition of which part of Vancouver Island is the northern part can get pretty broad. (Some people think it’s anything north of Nanaimo which isn’t even half way up the island!) In general, there is no dispute that anything north of the town of Campbell River is considered Northern Vancouver Island. So...
How to Get to North Vancouver Island
The easiest way to get to Northern Vancouver Island is by car. Highway 19, also known as the Island Highway, runs the length of Vancouver Island from Nanaimo in the south all the way past Campbell River to Port Hardy in the north. If you’re coming from the mainland, you can take a BC ferry from the Vancouver area to Nanaimo, then drive north from there. The drive from Nanaimo to Port Hardy takes about 4 hours. It’s also possible to fly to north Vancouver Island via charter flights between Van...
North Vancouver Island Weather
Northern Vancouver Island has a wet maritime climate. The area gets a LOT of rain between October and March. The driest months are July and August, but May, June, and early September can be nice too. While it’s not a warm place, it never gets that cold either. In July and August, the average temperature is between 10 and 18C (50-64F). Between November and March, the average temperature is between 1 and 8C (34-46F). In general, expect rain and chilly weather at any time of year. But you could...
Northern Vancouver Island is a huge area, with lots of things to do. My list of things to do in North Vancouver Island is set out in geographic order, from south to north, in the order you could visit them if you were driving up the Island Highway from Campbell River towards Port Hardy.
Since many of the communities on northern Vancouver Island are small, you may have to do a bit of advance planning when it comes to where to eat. Most of the towns have at least one restaurant, pub, cafe, or general store but a few do not. There are also a few restaurants that are worth planning for. Here are my picks for the best restaurants on no...
With campgrounds, B&Bs, and lodges scattered across northern Vancouver Island, it’s easy to find a place to stay. Here are a few of my favourites:
Rich in First Nations tradition and culture, North Vancouver Island is sparsely populated. Most of the communities are coastal and offer opportunities for whale-watching tours, fishing and sightseeing charters as well as beach walks. Visitors will see bald eagles, blue herons, bears, seals and otters and there is a good chance of catching ...
North Island. Beginning an hour north of Campbell River towards Sayward, the North Island region extends north to the windswept tip at Cape Scott, west to the jagged Pacific coast and east across whale-rich waters to include the Great Bear Rainforest and sections of the BC mainland.
