{"id":3775,"date":"2026-03-29T10:49:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T17:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/?page_id=3775"},"modified":"2026-04-06T20:39:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T03:39:30","slug":"north-island","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/en_ca\/north-america\/canada\/vancouver-island\/north-island\/","title":{"rendered":"North Island"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Travel North Island, Vancouver Island: Wild Coastlines, Food & Stays<\/div>

Real North Island travel! Stormy coastlines, small-town food, scenic drives, whale watching and where to stay<\/p>

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Our honest take on North Island, Vancouver Island<\/span><\/p><\/div>

The North Island feels like a completely different side of Vancouver Island, in the best way! It is more natural, and less travelled. This is where you go for rugged scenery, wildlife and a slower pace. It is ideal if you want beautiful drives, coastal towns and a trip that feels more remote and memorable than a typical weekend away.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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May to September is usually the sweet spot for warmer weather, wildlife viewing, road trips and coastal exploring. October to April is quieter and moodier with storm watching, fewer crowds and a more rugged West Coast feel.<\/div>\n
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North Island Food Guides<\/div>\n
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North Island Experiences<\/div>\n
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Where to Stay in North Island<\/div>
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Our best North Island guides \u2014 from first-time tips to food and where to stay.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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