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Places to stay, things to do Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Vancouver Island
April Point Resort and Spa
Location: On Quadra Island just across the water from Painters Lodge, its sister hotel. Description: This attractive hotel is also more than just a fishing lodge. The pretty hotel rooms and cabins all with ocean views are complemented by an excellent restaurant offering fresh seafood with spectacular views across Discovery Passage, a sushi bar and an Aveda Concept spa. Accommodation: Double or quad rooms, two bedroom suites, private cabins and fully furnished houses that have up to four bedrooms. Why we like it: Intimate resort with good access to water and wildlife. Free Activities: Tennis Courts at Painters Lodge. Paid for activities: kayaking, bike hire, zodiac rapid tour, seaplane and helicopter tours, whalewatching, fishing.
Painters Lodge
Location: On the waterfront just outside Campbell River. Description: Salmon fishing lodge, but an excellent place to stay in its own right with an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts. The marine wildlife tour by zodiac boat is excellent. A complimentary 10-minute water taxi across Discovery Passage takes you to April Point Resort and Spa. Why we like it: Comfortable resort with great fishing. Free Activities: Tennis Courts. Paid for activities: kayaking, bike hire, zodiac rapid tour, seaplane and helicopter tours, whalewatching, fishing and diving.
Hidden Cove Lodge
Location: between Telegraph Cove and Port McNeill. Description: semi-remote ocean front bed and breakfast with fabulous views. Accommodation: 8 fully accommodated rooms and licensed dining room. Dinner available on request. 2 self-catering cottages. Why we like it: A great position with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities nearby. Paid for activities locally: kayaking, whalewatching, bear-watching and diving.
Kingfisher Resort & Spa
Location: On the beachfront near Comox, Vancouver Island. Description: An adult oriented Beachside resort with restaurant and full service spa combine with year-round outdoor heated pool and large hot tub, cedar sauna, west coast steam cave and Oceanside fitness room. Accommodation: 64 oceanview rooms and beachfront suites with kitchenettes and living areas are attractively laid out with warm wood and soft colours. Why we like it: An excellent place to relax and a great beach.
Taku Lodge
Location: Quadra Island, near Campbell River. Description: Pretty beachfront resort with tennis and bocce court a games room with billiard table plus access to fishing, biking, kayaking and Desolation Sound Marine Park. Accommodation: Beachfront cabins and cottages. Why we like it: Relaxed family resort with lots of activities. Free Activities: Canoes, kayaks, basketball hoop, outdoor hot tub tennis courts. Paid for activities: Whalewatching, bike rental and diving.
Vancouver Island accommodation Prices are per person based on 2 in a room
April Point Resort Standard Room up to 13th June up to 1st Sep up to 7th Oct up to 31st Dec Child Discounts £76 £116 £76 NA Under 13 Painters Lodge Seaview Room £94 £141 £94 NA Under 13 Hidden Cove Lodge Lodge Room £99 £99 £99 £99 Under 13 Kingfisher Lodge Oceanview Room £96 £116 £116 £96 Under 13 Taku Lodge Beachfront Cabin £88 £117 £117 £88 Under 17
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