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Beaches...Swim or stroll along one of the many
sandy beachs. Goose Spit, Saratoga and Miracle Beach are just
some of the favorites.http://www.comox-valley-tourism.ca/
* Comox Valley Aquatic Center...great
for family entertainment with indoor swimming pool and waves;
Plus a hot tub, sauna, steam room and gym for your use. (250)
334- 2527
* Seaview Game Farm with
petting Zoo. www.seaviewgamefarm.com
* Museums...The
kids will be especially interested in the Fossil tour where they
get to go to the Puntledge River to find a fossil of their own.
www.courtenaymuseum.ca
* Woodland
Gardens...24 acres of woods and gardens. www.woodlandgardens.ca
* Saratoga
Speedway... Monster Trucks, Sprintcars, Crash to Pass,
Go-Cart rentals and more. www.saratogaspeedway.bc.ca
* Golf Courses...There
are 5 to choose from with Crown Isle being the most prestigious.
www.crownisle.com
* Fishing
Charters...
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Mt
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Hiking, Scenic Drive, Chairlift Ride (+5200 ft), horseback
riding in the mountains.
This is a must on a nice day. From the top of Mt Washington,
the views are incredible of snow capped mountains, the Straits
of Georgia and Baynes Sound, where you are staying! At Mt Washington,
there is the Paradise Meadows trail head into Strathcona Provincial
Park, with a network of boardwalks and hiking trails, past pristine
mountain meadows, lakes and forests. Whether you want an easy
hike with the kids or are the adventurous kind, there is a trail
to suit you.
www.mtwashington.ca
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A historic mining town with excellent biking trails, rental shops,
plus antique shops to browse around. Take the lovely scenic drive
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Denman
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Two beautiful Islands. The Buckley Bay ferry terminal is just
a few minutes down the road, taking you on a short journey to
Denman Island which has many provincial parks. There is also a
short ferry trip to Hornby Island which boasts some of the warmest
waters at Tribune Bay Beach. There is also a wonderful 5km hike
on the Bluffs of Halliwell Provincial Park. www.denmanisland.com
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Hire
a Kayak, take a picnic. Tree Island Provincial Park is just 2
hours away by Kayak, enjoy a bit of paradise on this island. Scuba
Diving available to wrecks nearby. www.seashelldiving.com |
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Known for its wild west coast, rainforests,
natural beaches, hot springs and whale watching. |
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The historic capital of British Columbia. |
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Major shopping center with numerous attractions. |
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Telegraph
Cove Approx 3 hrs |
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Best spot to visit and take a tour to see the resident Orca whales
in the Georgia Strait.
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Wonderful
Central Vancouver Island Location!
Vancouver Island has a population of over 750,000 and is 282 miles
long (454 Km) and 62 miles wide (100 Km). The Island stretches southeast
to northwest along the western coast of British Columbia, Canada.
Buckley Bay Beach
House seaside lodgings are located at Buckley Bay on the eastern side
of Vancouver Island. Our seaside vacation rental home provides the
ideal accommodations from which you can enjoy a wonderful ocean front
vacation while exploring the nearby Comox Valley and central / southern
Vancouver Island. In Winter, Mt Washington ski resort is only 45 minutes
away.
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