Mid Island

Mid (or Central) Vancouver Island stretches roughly from the top of the Malahat to just north of Campbell River, encompassing vibrant communities like Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni, and Courtenay-Comox. This region offers a balanced mix of coastal charm, fertile valleys, and laid-back island living. With its beaches, forests, and growing urban centres, the Mid Island is both a gateway and a destination for travelers and locals alike. For more information, visit vancouverisland.com.

Bamberton Provincial Park

Bamberton Park is a scenic coastal haven rich in natural biodiversity, history, and family-friendly recreation, nestled along Vancouver Island’s Saanich Inlet

Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk

The Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk is a scenic, 5-kilometer accessible trail that traces Canada's shortest river, seamlessly blending rich local history with stunning estuary wildlife and natural landscapes.

Englishman River Falls Provincial Park

Located in Errington, this park is 97 hectares and sits along the Englishman River.

Fuller Lake Park

Fuller Lake Park near Chemainus is a family-friendly spot for swimming and trout fishing

Harris Creek Sitka Spruce

Located between Port Renfrew and Honeymoon Bay, the Harris Creek Sitka Spruce is 260 feet (80 metres) tall.

Heritage Forest

Heritage Forest in Qualicum Beach is a protected old-growth sanctuary on ancestral Pentlatch territory, rich in Indigenous history, community-led conservation, and natural beauty

Kinsol Trestle

The Kinsol Trestle in the Cowichan Valley is a curved timber rail bridge spanning the Koksilah River, an iconic symbol of Vancouver Island’s railway heritage, now restored for trail use

Lighthouse Country Regional Trail

Explore Lighthouse Country Regional Trail, a scenic trial through lush forests in Qualicum Bay, perfect for walkers, bikers, and nature lovers of all abilities.

Milner Gardens and Woodland

In Qualicum Beach, Milner Gardens & Woodland is a 28-hectare heritage estate, where old-growth forests, global plant collections, royal history, and community education come together.

Nature's Garden Trail

A whimsical woodland trail in Qualicum Beach, Nature’s Garden Trail features named ancient tree stumps and playful trinkets, accessible from Rupert Road West or Arbutus Street.