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RVing on Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island, located in southwestern British Columbia, is a great place for RVing as it boasts a mild climate year round. Activities generally enjoyed through the summer can also be enjoyed in the winter on Vancouver Island. These include ocean kayaking and boating, fishing, hiking and even golfing. So plan to visit in summer or winter and discover Vancouver Island's unforgettable RV parks, resorts and attractions.

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    RVing in Vancouver Island

    From sea to sky and in between

    What if you could golf 36 holes of golf one day, go cross-country skiing the next and go salmon fishing the day after that? What if all three activities were located within two hours? Would you be up for the challenge?

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    RVing in Parksville

    Nourishing the body and soul

    A great meal is about more than the food; it’s about the experience. And a truly great meal—one that you’ll reminisce about for years to come—should be part of an experience that you’ll likewise always remember.

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    RVing on Vancouver Island

    Leave it to the last minute

    Have you ever just decided to throw planning to the wind? Play hooky, disappear for the weekend, find some peace and quiet and do virtually nothing but have all day to do it in? Yes, some good old aggressive “inactivity”.

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    RVing in Victoria

    Old-fashioned fun

    Take a ride in a Victorian-era horse-drawn carriage this summer.

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    RVing on Vancouver Island

    Summer fun on the Island

    Rich in history and replete with recreational opportunities, Vancouver Island is an exciting place to spend a summer vacation.

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    RVing with kids

    Happy campers

    An RVing parent shares her insights on travelling with young ones.

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    Camping trends

    Joining the club

    More RVers are discovering the advantages of membership camping.

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    RVing on Vancouver Island

    Underground adventures

    Go spelunking on Vancouver Island and explore the Horne Lake Caves.

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    RVing on Vancouver Island

    A time for reflection

    Visiting the Island in the winter months is soothing for the soul.

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    RVing on Vancouver Island

    A wonderful experience

    Camping on Vancouver Island is as beautiful in December as it is in July.

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    RVing on Vancouver Island

    Naturally beautiful

    Vancouver Island’s abundant marine wildlife will enthrall and delight you.

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    RVing on Vancouver Island

    Westward ho for snowbirders

    Like their avian counterparts, baby boomers are also taking their annual southern winter escape migration. However, those winds are blowing more southwest these days and landing many a migratory traveller on the soft sandy shores of Vancouver Island.

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    RVing in Telegraph Cove

    Watch wildlife

    Long known as the hub city due to its proximity to the mainland, the Gulf Islands and northern Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is becoming internationally recognized for more than its geography.

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    RVing in Nanaimo

    Hub, grub and lots of tubs

    Long known as the hub city due to its proximity to the mainland, the Gulf Islands and northern Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is becoming internationally recognized for more than its geography.

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    Island in the stream

    Communities on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island have earned a reputation as being great places to enjoy active relaxation. Diving, fishing, hiking and golfing are just a few of the ways in which RVers can spend their days.

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    RVing in Victoria

    Victoria’s grand castles

    When you think of a castle, the image that usually pops into your mind is a cold, dark, damp, musty, haunted structure with hidden passages and a dungeon. My wife, Lynda, and I recently visited Victoria and toured Craigdarroch Castle and Hatley Castle, where we had the opportunity to have this image dispelled.

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    RVing on Vancouver Island

    Snowbirding in Canada?

    Canada is typically known for its harsh winters, but Vancouver Island, located in southwestern British Columbia, is one place within its borders that is mild and pleasant year round.

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    RVing on Vancouver Island

    Teeming with culture

    Vancouver Island offers so many places for an RVer to discover. One interesting suggestion we have would be to go on a tour to learn about the island's rich aboriginal culture.

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    RVing on Vancouver Island

    Five things to do in Victoria

    Victoria is one of the best year-round destinations in Canada with so many things to see and do. Here we've chosen five great places to visit in Canada's Garden City.

Vancouver Island key contacts

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    Nanaimo, BC

    Land of the Living Forest

    For the second year in a row, RVwest readers have spoken and voted Living Forest one of their favourite privately owned and operated campgrounds in B.C. Centrally located on Vancouver Island near Nanaimo, Living Forest is close to many local attractions, such as a shopping mall, harbours, ferries and main highways. Campground features include full-service RV sites, ocean views, 30- and 50-amp sites, sewer hookups, sani-dump, cable TV, tenting areas, a laundromat, games room, lots of bicycle routes, adventure playground and a concrete basketball court—not to mention access to numerous outdoor activities. Whether you're planning a summer or winter getaway to Vancouver Island, make Living Forest Oceanside Campground your destination of choice.

    Living Forest Oceanside Rv Park & Campground
    6 Maki Rd
    Nanaimo, BC V9R 6N7, Canada
    PHONE: (250) 755-1755