Northern Vancouver Island

Back on the east side of the island, the Inland Island Highway, north of the Highway 4 junction, bypasses a stretch of coast that has developed as a popular holiday area with many beaches, resorts, and waterfront campgrounds.

Approximately halfway up the island is the Comox Valley [1], a popular year-round destination where you’ll find more great beaches and fishing.

North of the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island [2] is mountainous, heavily treed, dotted with lakes, riddled with rivers and waterfalls, and almost completely unsettled. Just one main highway serves the region, passing through the gateway to the north, Campbell River [3], on its long journey to Port Hardy [4], terminus for ferries heading north to Prince Rupert [5].