The Southern Gulf Islands are the closest remote place: gentle, balmy and welcoming. A rural idyll on the raw edge of the world. A punctuation point on the wild west coast. This is where time slows down and disappears. We relax into the rhythm of nature and feel the heartbeat of our shared habitat.

In the moment.
In the flow.
Being the flow.

Destination Greater Victoria is the official online Visitor Centre for the region. 

DESTINATION GREATER VICTORIA
812 Wharf St, Victoria | 1-800-663-3883
tourismvictoria.com

Nootka Marine Adventures is designed to serve everyone's aquatic needs. All of their resorts represent the stunning embodiment of West Coast life, situated in beautiful locations and with even better views. 

NOOTKA MARINE ADVENTURES - COURTENAY
168C 5th Street, Courtenay, BC | 1(877) 337-5464
nootkamarineadventures.com 

The Comox Valley Airport has been a hub of the Valley since 1996, and it now offers daily non-stop flights to and from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton (and even a seasonal non-stop flight to Puerto Vallarta so you can escape the winter blues!). Air Canada, WestJet and Pacific Coastal all fly through YQQ.

COMOX VALLEY AIRPORT
1250 Knight Road, Comox | (250) 890-0829
comoxairport.com

With their lush greenery and flowers in the warmer months and their incredible light display during the holidays, the Butchart Gardens are a must-see any month of the year.

The Butchart Gardens are also part of our Island Eats series, sso you can get an inside look into their recipe contribution to the cookbook Island Eats.