Vancouver Island Town & City Reviews

Atop a townsite carved out of the surrounding rainforest, Campbell River is built facing east out over the narrow Discovery Passage. Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Campbell River is 153 km (96 mi) north of Nanaimo, and 264 km (165 mi) north of British Columbia's capital city, Victoria.

Comfortably ensconced in the lush Comox Valley, on the eastern side of British Columbia's Vancouver Island, Courtenay is known as the the valley's urban and cultural hub. Measuring 17.02 sq km (6.57 sq m), Courtenay is not a big city, yet features all the major amenities of a large Canadian centre. Encompassing everything from

There are very few cities whose names are synonymous with a dessert square, and perhaps none more famously than Nanaimo. Although it is the birthplace of the Nanaimo Bar, the city's name is believed to be derived from the name of the area's First Nations, the Snuneymuxw.

Scattered in the Pacific Ocean just off of mainland B.C. are a multitude of islands with gem-like brilliance. Some have emerald rainforests, others polished communities, and all are surrounded by crystal waters. Each precious rock, from large to small, has its own story and its own rhythm, appealing to a variety of residents and visitors.

A glance at the long list of monikers that Victoria has acquired is an attestment to the eclectic and unique nature of British Columbia's capital city. Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, this historic city has been called everything from the official pseudonym City of Gardens, to the Vacation Capital of Canada, to the tongue-in-cheek nickname City of Newly-weds and Nearly-Deads (the city is equally well known for its popularity as a honeymoon destination as for its large population of retirees).