Qualicum Beach, which is the only beach that we've ever seen that has snowy mountains behind it. We walked the boardwalk which followed the shore for miles.

There is only one road that goes to the Pacific side of Vancouver island over a very scenic mountain pass and arrives at this rugged shoreline. we spent the day hiking the shoreline and seeing the fishing villages.

Typical North west harbor surrounded by snow capped mountains. So different from the east coast waterways.

The most northern stop was Campbell River overlooking Desolation Sound .

Of course we had to check out the Nanaimo harbor which has a very scenic waterway surrounded by mountains.

A provincial park offered a great walk along the little Qualicum river.

Our last stop on the island was in Nanaimo with our campsite overlooking the harbor through the trees.