Gowlland Harbour Info, British Columbia

The small waterfront community of Bowser is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island overlooking Georgia Strait. Bowser is a favourite stop for clam and shellfish diggers. Bowser is part of Lighthouse Country, a stretch of Highway 19A that runs along the oceanside from Qualicum Beach to Fanny Bay across from Denman and Hornby Islands.

The Comox Valley (which includes the main communities of Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland as well as Fanny Bay, Union Bay, Royston, Merville, Mt. Washington, Black Creek and Saratoga Beach, extends from Mud Bay in the south to Oyster River in the north. From Buckley Bay, at the south end of the Comox Valley, a short ferry ride will take you to Denman Island and beyond it to Hornby Island.

The Courtenay Comox Valley has a range of outdoor activities to offer, including skiing, hiking, kayaking, swimming and golfing. If you prefer, you can also browse local shops and galleries, many of which display local crafts and art work.

Heriot Bay is the picturesque hub of the east side of Quadra Island, facing the dramatic views of the mainland coast. It is the port of departure for the regualr ferry service to Cortes Island.

Qualicum Beach has beautiful sandy beaches that overlook the Strait of Georgia. It is a great spot to relax while taking in the magnificent view. The Village and the Historic Railway Station are a short walk away.Qualicum Beach is often compared to the town of Carmel, California.

Campbell River is a city in British Columbia on the east coast of Vancouver Island at the south end of Discovery Passage, which lies along the important coastal Inside Passage shipping route. Campbell River claims a population (2006 census) of 29,572 and has long been touted as "the Salmon Capital of the World".

Port Alberni is a city located in the province of British Columbia in Canada. It is the seat of the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. The city has a total population of 17,743, and the census agglomeration area a total of 25,396.

Sayward is a village located on in the Sayward Valley on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

Gold River is a village located close to the geographic centre of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. In terms of the Island's human geography it is considered to be part of the "North Island", even though it technically is on the Island's west coast.