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The ten-year Destination Development Strategies for this region were formed through an iterative, consultative and collaborative process which started in 2016. This region includes three primary planning areas which are North Island, South Central Island and Greater Victoria. This region is inclusive of Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands as well as a stretch of the mainland coast between Moses and Bute Inlets. The region includes over fifty First Nations.

Tourism into this region of the province is strong during the summer with the main tourism drivers being Victoria, Ucluelet, Nanaimo and Tofino.  The key activities driving visitation to this region are outdoor adventure experiences and soft, outdoor activities as well as festivals, events and conferences. Notable highlights of this region include a variety of beautiful National Parks and BC Parks.

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The planning area encompasses all of the Capital Regional District (CRD) which includes the Saanich Peninsula in the east, to the Malahat in the north and on to Port Renfrew in the west and does not include the Gulf Islands.

The area has concluded their Destination Development Strategy and have moved on to implementation.  A few of the key themes in the strategy focus on transportation, to and within the area, and the visitor experience throughout the Capital Regional District.

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The planning area encompasses 41,043 square kilometers of the Mount Waddington, Strathcona and Comox Valley Regional Districts. The main areas driving tourism are Strathcona Provincial Park, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Hardy.

The area has concluded their Destination Development Strategy and are working on implementation.  A few key themes of this strategy focus on building additional tourism infrastructure and access to public land for recreational purposes.

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The planning area includes the entirety of three regional districts, Alberni-Clayoquot, Nanaimo and Cowichan, as well as the Southern Gulf Islands, which form part of the Capital Regional District.

The area has concluded their Destination Development Strategy and are working on implementation.  A few key themes of this strategy focus on a trail systems development and tourism technology innovation.

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In-Market Research Summary: Vancouver Island - 2012

January 2012
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Regional Tourism Profile: Vancouver Island - 2017

May 2017
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Regional destination development

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Discover evergreen timberlands, deserts, sandstone canyons, ocean fjords and glaciers.
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Kootenay Rockies

Known as BC’s Mountain Playground, explore a system of valleys and mountain ranges.
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Northern British Columbia

BC’s largest tourism region boasts more than 60 provincial, national, marine parks and wildlife refuges.
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Thompson Okanagan

Explore distinctive landscapes from arid grasslands to abundant valleys, lakes, and forested highlands.
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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

BC’s most visited region is situated in southwestern BC between ocean and mountains.
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To find out more about the Destination Development program or to determine the best way for you to participate, contact Vancouver Island at [email protected]

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