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Tours and Tailor Made Holidays to

Northern Vancouver Island

CANADA
  • CURRENCY Canadian Dollars
  • LANGUAGE English
  • WEATHER
  • FLYING TIME 18 hrs 40 mins
  • TIME ZONE GMT - 8

Bear and whale sightings top the wish lists of every visitor to Northern Vancouver Island

Tailor Made Holidays to Northern Vancouver Island

At Travel Concierge, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Northern Vancouver Island that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Northern Vancouver Island holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Northern Vancouver Island holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Northern Vancouver Island. For more information on our Northern Vancouver Island holidays, call an Travel Concierge tailor-made expert on 0161 729 0099 and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Northern Vancouver Island.

Destination Overview

Overview

The remote northern region of Vancouver Island offers a step farther beyond for travellers in search of a go-anywhere license to roam the wilderness of the West Coast. Famously scenic, lightly populated and peaceful, this region is about as far away from it all as you can get within a day’s travel. Restaurants, museums and galleries are available at Port Hardy and Port McNeill, which make for ideal bases for visitors taking holidays in Vancouver Island.

Along with the Telegraph Cove, these relaxed, come-as-you-are hubs have birthed a booming eco-tourism industry for divers, kayakers and wildlife enthusiasts. Bear and whale sightings top the wish lists of every visitor to Northern Vancouver Island, with group outings available to fulfil this quest. The traditions of the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations people live on at Alert Bay, which is home to the tallest totem pole in the world, the potlatch collection of the U’mista Cultural Centre and the T’sasala Cultural Group dancers.

Vancouver Island

An ocean-carved land of extremes that range from wild to mild, and cultured to raw, Vancouver Island is nestled on Canada’s far west coast. Visitors on holiday in Vancouver Island can paddle through serene waters off the coast, backpack inside majestic wilderness parks and marvel at black bears, orcas and the sheer abundance of wildlife. But that’s not all. Nature lovers can gaze at distant snow-capped mountains as they splash barefoot along a softly curved beach, while adventure enthusiasts surf the big waves. Riding down mountain bike trails, strolling along the seawall and looping the hiking trail, are certain to amuse. Once your fill of nature’s intoxicating resources has been had, it’s time to relax in the region’s small towns, snug harbours and cosmopolitan centres. The safe, clean communities are strategically positioned at points of astounding beauty. It is here that the traveller can indulge in picture postcard scenery, delightful wineries, the arts and the cultural experiences of the region’s First Nations peoples.

When to visit Northern Vancouver Island

Need Some Inspiration for your holiday to Northern Vancouver Island?

Northern Vancouver Island

Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Northern Vancouver Island? Give the team of experts at Travel Concierge a call and we will help you plan your Northern Vancouver Island holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Northern Vancouver Island holiday search tool will allow you to search for Northern Vancouver Island holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Northern Vancouver Island for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Northern Vancouver Island holiday based on Northern Vancouver Island weather, special events in Northern Vancouver Island or even when the crowds in Northern Vancouver Island are at their lowest.

When to visit Northern Vancouver Island

Northern Vancouver Island

March to May and September through November offer the best times for a visit to Vancouver Island. This region experiences some of the mildest weather in the country, therefore while you might witness a light drizzle here and there, plan on enjoying comfortable temperatures in autumn and spring.

Summer is by far the most popular time for a visit, thanks to the many festivals that are held across Vancouver Island, and of course its promise of warmer and more pleasant weather. The area also welcomes a notable number of winter visitors on holiday to Canada owing to its proximity to Whistler, the prominent ski destination in Canada.

Spring Blossoms

Spring comes early on Vancouver Island, lasting between March and May and offering a pleasant time for touring the region. Nature lovers on a Canada holiday will enjoy the colours that this season brings. As winter frosts give way to the azaleas and cherry blossoms, the chilly cloud cover will retreat to reveal skies that are much sunnier. This is the best time to visit Vancouver Island as the average high temperatures range between the 10 and 15 degrees Celsius.

Summer Fests

Summer in Vancouver Island marks the peak season for tourism. There is plenty to do on Vancouver Island during summertime. The little rainfall and inviting temperatures create an ideal climate for outdoor excursions including whale watching, vineyard touring and bike riding. The warmer months also usher in fun festivals on the island. Music lovers on a tour in Canada will enjoy the International JazzFest and the International Buskers Festival. Other events worth attending include the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival, Symphony Splash and the Free-B Film Festival.

Autumn Festivals

Although it can get chilly, autumn is another favoured time for visiting Vancouver Island. As the winter season approaches, the rainfall increases. Be sure to pack an umbrella and a few cosy sweaters to prevent the weather from getting in the way of your Canada tour agenda. Some of the interesting festivals you can attend during autumn on Vancouver Island include the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival, the Victoria Classic Boat Festival and the Peninsula ArtSea Festival.

Winter Tea

While the thought of spending winter in Canada may send a shiver down your spine, it wouldn’t be wise to entirely rule out an off-season trip to Vancouver Island. This region of British Columbia experiences some of the mildest winters in Canada. Travellers willing to brave Canada’s colder months will be rewarded with a range of interesting festivals to indulge in such as the Victoria Film Festival, the Victoria Whisky Festival and the Victoria Tea Festival.