When To Visit Vancouver Island
Best Months to Visit
If you ask us, there’s no bad time of the year to visit Vancouver Island! But one of the most common things people still wonder about is when to visit Vancouver Island. If you’re planning a trip to Vancouver Island, we’ve compiled some helpful info about local weather and wildlife below.
In the early days of May and June, Vancouver Island completes its transformation from spring to summer, with long, warm days followed by chillier nights that are ideal for campfires. July and August offer the best Vancouver Island summer weather, and July is the first month visitors can glimpse the local orca whales!
If you’re an angler wondering when to visit Vancouver Island for fishing, know that while there are plenty of saltwater bottom fish from May to October, it’s better to visit from July to October if you want to catch saltwater or river salmon. We’re sure you won’t be disappointed no matter what time of the year you choose for a Vancouver Island vacation!
May
Welcome to Spring on the West Coast!
- Day time temperatures reach the mid 20 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) with chilly nights and a chance of that liquid sunshine!
May
Welcome to Spring on the West Coast!
- Day time temperatures reach the mid 20 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) with chilly nights and a chance of that liquid sunshine!
June
Slightly cooler than July
- June boasts the longest days.
- The chance of drizzling rain and some of the best coastal weather around.
June
Slightly cooler than July
- June boasts the longest days.
- The chance of drizzling rain and some of the best coastal weather around.
July
Summer has arrived!
- Warm, sunny days with temperatures up to 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Cool nights of around 15 degrees Celsius (60 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Long, fun-filled days with the chance of early morning fog.
July
Summer has arrived!
- Warm, sunny days with temperatures up to 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Cool nights of around 15 degrees Celsius (60 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Long, fun-filled days with the chance of early morning fog.
August
Fog-ust is finally here.
- Hot summer days, warm nights, and chilly mornings.
- As summer ends, moving fog is common but is usually gone by noon.
August
Fog-ust is finally here.
- Hot summer days, warm nights, and chilly mornings.
- As summer ends, moving fog is common but is usually gone by noon.
September
The locals favorite month.
- Warm summer days with chilly nights.
- Camp fires and cozy sheets are in order.
- As the leaves change color, the days get shorter, giving way to stunning sunsets over local waters.
September
The locals favorite month.
- Warm summer days with chilly nights.
- Camp fires and cozy sheets are in order.
- As the leaves change color, the days get shorter, giving way to stunning sunsets over local waters.
Activity Guides
All Inclusive Packages
Wilderness Package
The Broughton Archipelago hosts one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet.
Salmon & Halibut Fishing
We offer fully-guided fishing led by fun, experienced, licensed guides on our comfortable boats with enclosed cabins and private bathrooms. We provide all gear for your excursions. Enjoy breathtaking beauty and endless fun as you fish the calm waters of the area.
4 Course Dinners
Enjoy fine dining in the breathtaking natural beauty of the area. Our lodge is ideal for friends, families, couples, corporate retreats, people both young and old.
Amenities
End your day of adventure with a relaxing day at our sauna and visit the hot tubs on our property.