Vancouver Island Expeditions

Vancouver Island Expeditions We create authentic, intimate and memorable visitor experiences while honouring the culture, heritage, and natural beauty of Vancouver Island.
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It's not officially the start of the tour season for us until we've made a trip to Port Hardy in partnership with Canada...
06/05/2023

It's not officially the start of the tour season for us until we've made a trip to Port Hardy in partnership with Canada Rail Vacations!

Beautiful night to cap off a day of showing guests around Northern Vancouver Island. Extra special thanks to the young bald eagle for the perfectly timed photo bomb!

From food, wine, beer, cider & spirits to hiking and nature, let us guide you through your favourite Vancouver Island ac...
06/06/2020

From food, wine, beer, cider & spirits to hiking and nature, let us guide you through your favourite Vancouver Island activities, close to home!

We are currently aiming for an opening towards the end of June once our partners re-establish their opening times and safety protocols. We will be limiting ourselves to private tours and ensuring our guides follow safety protcols to ensure everybody stays safe and healthy on all our tours.

If you’re a BC resident, please explore locally. If you’re from outside BC, we look forward to welcoming you when the time is right.

To learn more about our current tours and procedures please visit us at www.vancouverislandexpeditions.com

We're excited to once again be involved in Nanaimo's very own craft beer week. There are lots of events for beer, cider,...
02/17/2020

We're excited to once again be involved in Nanaimo's very own craft beer week.

There are lots of events for beer, cider, and food lovers, so hopefully, we'll see you out at some of the events!

We love craft beer and the people who brew and drink it.

05/31/2019

Welcome to the West Coast
The weather has been beautiful and we are looking forward to showing our guests the island we love and call home.

05/24/2019
Vancouver Island Ale Trail Part 1 – The BC Ale Trail

With the warm weather, the sunny skies and blooming flowers across the region we can't help but get excited for outdoor patio and craft beer season on Vancouver Island.

"From the Cowichan Valley’s warm climate and agricultural heritage to Nanaimo’s urban, maritime vibe, there is something for everyone here."

Learn more about the BC Ale Trail on Vancouver Island and then swing by VI Expeditions website to see all we offer for tour packages that can help you explore the ale trail.

From the Cowichan Valley’s warm climate and agricultural heritage to Nanaimo’s urban, maritime vibe, there is something for everyone here.

05/20/2019

Horne Lake Caves and Outdoor Centre provide incredible insight into the caves that many might not know about Vancouver Island.
From their website;

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"Surprisingly, Vancouver Island is the largest island on North America’s west coast. It is approximately 500 km long with a population of about 740,000 people residing all over the island. Visitors and residence alike can enjoy one of the most spetacular features of this beautiful nature spot-caves are abundant here!

With 4% of its surface area being comprised of ”karst” landscapes, the highest concentration of caves in North America is found right here on the Island. We have over 1200 km2 of cave features to explore and more explored limestone caves here than in all other Canadian provinces combined. Vancouver Island is so rich in caves, with more than 1,000 recorded, that it is sometimes referred to as the “Island of Caves“."
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Here at VI Expeditions we create an opportunity for you to experience some of these caves yourself, learn more here;

http://vancouverislandexpeditions.com/experiences/day-tours/ancient-cedars-crystal-caverns/

05/13/2019

Happy Monday friends, hopefully everyone had a fun weekend and wonderful Mothers Day. This time of year has been so stunning on our hikes and tours with all the wildflowers in full bloom.

A great time to visit Vancouver Island and if you need to plan a fun filled day be sure to let us know here at , we would love to help show you around.

05/07/2019

Wild wet and wonderful, Vancouver Island is home to endless beautiful waterfalls. 💦
Stunning photo of Ammonite Falls near Nanaimo captured by 📸

04/30/2019

We spent the day walking under the canopy large Cedar, Douglas fir, Maple, Arbutus and Gary Oak. The Wildwood Ecoforest was peaceful and an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. 🌲

Do you have a favourite forest you like to visit?

04/22/2019

Happy from all of us here at Vancouver Island Expeditions. We feel very fortunate to be able to share our beautiful part of the world with so many.

04/19/2019

Strathcona Park located on Vancouver Island is the oldest provincial park in British Columbia. Many people think of surfing, forests and whale watching when talking of Vancouver Island but did you know we have mountains dividing the island right down the middle from the north to south tip?


Tourism Vancouver Island

04/17/2019
Tourism Vancouver Island

We are proud and feel so grateful after bringing our customers to some of these beautiful outdoor locations and to see the smiles on their faces.

Nanaimo has developed a reputation amongst outdoor enthusiasts as one of the island’s best outdoor playgrounds. From climbing to hiking and diving to kayaking, let this itinerary inspire your next adventure.
Tourism Nanaimo |

04/16/2019
7 galleries that show Nanaimo is much more than a pit stop

No matter if your heart feels most at home in the forest or if you find yourself happiest with friends at the favourite local brewery, we here at Vancouver Island Expeditions can help you discover what you never knew you were missing.

Take a peek at all the great places to visit here in Nanaimo where we are based out of. What a beautiful place we get to work and play.

What is your favourite thing to do in the Nanaimo region?

Tourism Nanaimo

you're landing in Nanaimo via the ferry, or driving by, we say switch it up and spend a couple days with us. Here's why...

04/14/2019

We are HIRING!

Casual, Part-time, or Full-time for the right person.

Vancouver Island Expeditions is a locally owned and operated tour company providing tours to both locals and visitors from across the globe all year round. We focus on local food/drink and nature/wildlife tours.

The ideal candidate will possess: a love for local food and drinks, a passion for providing guests with an unforgettable Vancouver Island experience, and an interest in working with and creating relationships with local farmers

Send resume to [email protected] before April 22/19.

04/11/2019
Nanaimo's Natural Wonders (3.5 hours) - My CMS

Tomorrow we are heading out on one of our Nature and Wildlife tours here in Nanaimo. Even if you have just a half day to discover the beauty of Vancouver Island we have fun activities that can help you make the most of your visit.


Tourism Nanaimo
Tourism Vancouver Island
Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce

Join us as we take in the natural wonders of Nanaimo. From rugged coastlines to coastal rainforest, we'll take you to some of the best spots that locals like ourselves love to visit! Nanaimo's Natural Wonders

02/04/2019
Nanaimo Craft Beer Society

Very excited to be involved in Nanaimo's very first craft beer week. Lots of events for everybody, from casks and tap takeovers to a mini beer festival called Crafternoon hosted at Longwood Brew Pub. Hope to see you at some of the events!

We love craft beer and the people who brew and drink it.

12/22/2018
Buy Tickets – Crafternoon 2019

We're excited to be taking part in Crafternoon again this year! Along with the rest of the Nanaimo Craft Beer Week events, there's more than enough reasons to come to Nanaimo to see what wonderful craft beer we have locally and from across the province!

February 10th, 2019, noon to 3:30 pm at Longwood Brew Pub

10/04/2018

Beautiful morning for a paddle with the salmon tour.

Still spots available this upcoming Saturday!

09/20/2018

We have quite a few spectacular suspension bridges on Vancouver Island!

"I loved going to Elk Falls just outside of Campbell River on Vancouver Island, BC. It's about a kilometre in, and you come to a beautiful newly built spot with this suspension bridge. A must stop, if your up in that region and possibly heading to Strathcona Park." -@ thehealthyt, Instagram

📷: vancitywild, Instagram

09/19/2018
Off the Eaten Path Dinner Series

Wild salmon eaten in the wild!

Pulling inspiration from the spawning salmon right next to our tables, this dinner will be a salmon lover's dream!

For the third and final dinner of our 2018 Off the Eaten Path dinner series, we're eating salmon, salmon and more salmon.
We're once again teaming up with Chef Daniel Shipley of Farm's Gate Foods to serve you a family-style dinner at Living Forest Oceanside Campground overlooking the Nanaimo River Estuary. Paired with local estate wine and craft beers, this will be a salmon dinner that you won't want to miss out on.

So bring your friends, meet new friends there, or just sit in the corner enjoying your food all by yourself. It's sure to be an unforgettable evening!

(Please note that the price includes a beer or wine pairing)

http://vancouverislandexpeditions.com/experiences/region/nanaimo-central-island/off-the-eaten-path/

Wild salmon eaten in the wild! For the third and final dinner of our 2018 Off the Eaten Path dinner series, we're eating salmon, salmon and more salmon. Pulling inspiration from the spawning salmon right next to our tables, this dinner will be a salmon lover's dream! We're once again teaming up with...

09/10/2018
Paddling with Salmon

Spawning Salmon! Kayaking, Paddleboarding & Snorkeling!

We're very excited to partner with Brackish Adventures to offer an amazing paddle & snorkel during the salmon spawn on Nanaimo River. Not only will there be thousands of salmon to gaze upon, but seals, sea lions and bald eagles are also commonly nearby waiting to feast.

And don't worry about the cold or the rain as wetsuits are available to keep you warm before, during and after your experience. Maybe we'll even find a nice campfire and hot chocolate to warm ourselves up after?



http://vancouverislandexpeditions.com/experiences/day-tours/paddling-salmon/

09/04/2018

Did you know that Quadra Island is a rock climbing hot spot? Might be worth checking out!
https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverCampbellRiver/photos/a.340119919345794/2019724264718676/?type=3&theater

Quadra Island is a climbers paradise here's some facts to get you started:

↦ The most popular climbing spot is the Chinese Mountains area
↦The geology of Quadra is mostly volcanic rocks - most climbs are sport climbs
↦ Routes vary from 5.5 all the way to 5.12+.
Be sure to trip plan and check out http://www.bit.ly/quadraclimbing for more rock climbing info.
📷: , IG

09/02/2018

Sounds like Ucluelet is the place to be right now!

September is right around the corner... Why do we enjoy this month so much? Earlier sunsets, night kayak paddles to see bioluminescence www.discoverucluelet.com/hellonature2018b plus returning California Sea Lions and Bear Watching!

Kayak the Ucluelet Harbour - Join us on our 'Sunset and Dessert Kayak Tour', 'Bioluminescence Kayak Night Tour', and 'Bear Watching Kayak Tours'. Hello Nature

08/30/2018

Have you been to the Quinsam River Hatchery? Be sure to check out their cool facility next time you find yourself in Campbell River, British Columbia

Did you know? Quinsam River Salmon Hatchery is one of Canada’s largest salmon rearing facilities. A major highlight? Its fish glass floor, where visitors can see various marine life “swimming” right below them.

📷: Good Times Sports Fishing Adventures

08/30/2018

This is certainly one way to explore our coastal mountains!

Another day in the Coast Mountain Ranges, minutes away from Vancouver Island. Come explore with us! 📷 Marc Bächtold

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We create authentic, intimate and memorable visitor experiences while honouring the culture, heritage, and natural beauty of Vancouver Island.

We believe Vancouver Island is one of the most beautiful places in the world and we want to help visitors see it in the same way we see it. Find out more about our storyand how our company began.

We are able to provide our visitors with these authentic, intimate and memorable experiences with the help of our partners.

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