OVERVIEW
Quadra Island is the perfect destination for anyone looking for a peaceful escape into nature. Go kayaking, canoeing, or whale watching along the stunning coastline or explore some of the many hiking trails along the island. The vibrant arts community on Quadra Island provides artisan shops, galleries, and cultural events around the island to check out too.
Top things to do
Credit: Destination BC / Graeme Owsianski
Enjoy water activities
Kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard in the protected channels and bays around the island. Or travel inland to paddle in backcountry Main Lake Provincial Park, where you can also swim and fish.
Experience salmon fishing
Catch salmon in the waters of Discovery Passage from a 17-foot Boston Whaler. All guides are BC salmon fishing experts with vast knowledge of the region and a deep respect for the sport.
Visit Cape Mudge Lighthouse
Set up a picnic right by the Cape Mudge Lighthouse built in 1898 and soak in the stunning views of Campbell River and the other Discover Islands to the south.
Credit: Destination BC / Brian Caissie
Hike or bike
Hike or bike along the Morte Lake Trail to see the lake from every angle. Or hike Shellaligan Pass to visit numerous small bays and a beautiful rocky beach.
Credit: Cape Mudge Resort
Discover local history and culture
View Indigenous artifacts of cultural, artistic and historic value to the Kwakwaka’wakw people, and see the 3000+ year-old petroglyphs at the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre.
Places to stay
QUADRA ISLAND
Gowlland Harbour Resort
Set on 20 acres of serene coastal land on Quadra Island, offering luxurious accommodations for all.
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QUADRA ISLAND
April Point Resort & Spa
A secluded resort nestled on the coast featuring ocean views from every room.
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Campbell River
Known for the past half century as one of the “Salmon Capitals of the World,” Campbell River has lots to offer beyond its flourishing fishing industry. Visitors are greeted with a variety of nearby provincial parks, local restaurants and various outdoor activities to choose from.
Courtenay
The vibrant community of Courtenay is just a 90-minute drive from Nanaimo. Its downtown core offers a variety of galleries, shops, boutiques and more for arts and culture enthusiasts, while its proximity to mountains, parks and lakes make it a great launching point for outdoor thrills – including the slopes of Mount Washington.
Desolation Sound
Welcome to British Columbia’s largest marine park, located within the province’s must-visit Sunshine Coast. Desolation Sound is a boater’s paradise and is home to more than 6,350 acres of shoreline and water, the warm waters of the marine park make this a bucket list destination for swimming, scuba diving, fishing and camping.
Comox
Comox and its surrounding Valley offer premier experiences for adventure and culinary enthusiasts on the east coast of Vancouver Island. The Comox Valley’s rich combination of land, forest and mountains allow you to hit the slopes and bike at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, or enjoy the beaches, harbour, local wineries and farm-to-table restaurants.
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