{"id":3775,"date":"2026-03-29T10:49:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T17:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/?page_id=3775"},"modified":"2026-05-25T09:43:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T16:43:40","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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\n Home<\/a> \u203a\n North America<\/a> \u203a\n Canada<\/a> \u203a\n Vancouver Island<\/a> \u203a\n North Island<\/span>\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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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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\nBest time to visit North Island\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nLate spring through early fall is the best time to explore North Vancouver Island \u2014 longer daylight hours, calmer weather and the ideal season for whale watching, road trips, hiking and coastal adventures. Winter feels quieter and moodier, but also incredibly beautiful if you enjoy storm watching and rainforest scenery.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\nOur honest take on North Island\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\nNorth Vancouver Island feels wild in the best possible way. The scenery feels more rugged, the towns are quieter and everything seems more connected to nature compared to the southern part of the island.\n\n \n\nWhat we love most is how untouched parts of it still feel. One moment you\u2019re driving along dramatic coastlines, the next you\u2019re walking through old-growth rainforest or spotting wildlife right off the highway.\n\n \n\nIt\u2019s slower, calmer and less polished than bigger destinations, but that\u2019s exactly what makes it so special. For us, North Island is one of the most underrated places in British Columbia.\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\nNORTH ISLAND TRAVEL GUIDES\n<\/div>\n\n
\nPlan your North Island trip\n<\/div>\n\n
\nRoad trips, whale watching, coastal hikes, wildlife experiences and rugged Vancouver Island scenery built from our own trips across the North Island.\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\nRoad trips, scenic drives and realistic North Island travel routes.\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nSeafood spots, caf\u00e9s and the best meals across North Vancouver Island.\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nWhale watching, rainforest hikes, wildlife tours and rugged coastal adventures.\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nOceanfront lodges, cabins and the best places to stay across the North Island.\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nFrom whale watching and rainforest hikes to scenic road trips, oceanfront stays and seafood spots \u2014 these are all of our North Island guides in one place. Every post is based on our own experiences exploring Campbell River, coastal towns and the rugged landscapes of North Vancouver Island.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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