Most people miss Northern Vancouver Island during their British Columbia vacation, but there is so much there to explore.
Northern Vancouver Island covers the area from Campbell River north on the east coast along Island Highway 19 across to the West Coast town of Gold River and north.
Communities are surrounded by lush rainforest which is home to an abundance of wildlife such as black bears, cougars (Mountain Lion), marmots, bald eagles, elk, and deer - just to name a few. The rainforest spills right down to the coastline where the Pacific Ocean laps at the shores of the largest island on the West Coast of North America. The waters are also home to an abundance of marine mammals including killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, sea otters, and porpoises.
Activities for visitors to Northern Vancouver Island range from bird watching, kayaking,... (... more information below the photos)
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Nimpkish Lake Situated on Northern Vancouver Island near Port McNeill, Nimpkish Lake is a popular recreational lake. A popular recreational lake, Nimpkish Lake provides excellent opportunities for camping, wind... |
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Vancouver Island Sunset Soft colours form at sunset near Port McNeill on Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Stock Photo of a Vancouver Island sunset close to Port McNeill on the Northern Part of Vancouver... |
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Northern Vancouver Island An elevated view of Northern Vancouver Island after sunset looking Cormorant Island, and Malcolm Island to the Mainland of British Columbia. The view overlooking Northern Vancouver Island. Surrounded with lush rainforest and sparkling... |
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Pulteney Point Lighthouse Pultenay Point Lighthouse on Malcolm Island in British Columbia, Canada Pultenay Point Lighthouse was first established on 12 September 1905. Today it is one of the few... |
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Cute Black Bears Often mother black bears will send their cute cubs up trees for protection, while they hunt for food. Black bear mothers often leave their cute cubs in trees for their own protection while they fish or... |
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Northern Vancouver Island Scenery Winter scenery of Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. An aerial view of the mountains of Northern Vancouver Island freshly covered with snow. |
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Rainbows Photo of Rainbows and heavy rain over Sointula on Malcolm Island, Northern Vancouver island Stock Photo of Rainbows and heavy clouds. Very fascinating Rainbow with little Village in the... |
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Starfish Animal You will find the Starfish Animal in the rocky outcrops on West Coast beaches at low tide. You can find a Starfish Animal by combing the rocky outcrops of the West Coast of Vancouver Island.... |
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West Coast Especially on the West Coast of Northern Vancouver Island you may find lots of drift wood. A Ocean Picture of the west coast of Vancouver Island with lots of drift wood along the shore near... |
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Broughton Archipelago A marine park, the Broughton Archipelago of Northern Vancouver Island Stock Photo of the Broughton Archipelago between Northern Vancouver Island and British Columbia... |
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Port Hardy The town site of Port Hardy with bustling Hardy Bay in the foreground looking north towards Queen Charlotte Strait on the coast of British Columbia. The marina and town site of Port Hardy on Northern Vancouver Island. Port Hardy is the departure... |
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Funny Signs Photo of Funny Signs on Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia One of the most funny signs on Vancouver Island, British Columbia along the... |
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Lookout Mountain A scenic vista over the Broughton Strait from a mountain with a great lookout on Northern Vancouver Island. A couple and their dog lookout from a mountain top with clear views of the Broughton Strait,... |
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Sointula Bc The view while pulling away from the harbour of Sointula on Malcolm Island off the coast of Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia. leaving Sointula on Malcolm Island, Northern Vancouver Island. Whale Watching Photos of Northern... |
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Native American Symbols Stock Photo of Native American Symbols on a Meeting House Stock Photo of Native American Symbols painted on a metting- or long house. The earliest writings... |
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... canoeing, caving, bear watching, whale watching, fishing, hiking, and biking - your only limit is your imagination!
Check out our stories about Northern Vancouver Island:
Whale
Watching in BC, Telegraph Cove, Port McNeill, Port Hardy.
Other communities on Northern Vancouver Island include Port Alice, Gold River, Sayward, Quatsino, Sointula, Alert Bay, Zeballos, Holberg, Coal Harbour, and Winter Harbour - just to name a few.
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