The Vancouver Island region is a large area on the edge of the Pacific, encompassing Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands on BC’s southwest coast. The region’s mountain biking hubs, Sooke on the southwest coast of the Island, and Campbell River and the Comox Valley on the central east coast, are all easily accessible by air or ferry. Hornby Island is a little oasis accessible by ferry off the east coast of central Vancouver Island. Each coastal town boasts a vibrant mountain biking community with their own distinct riding style and culture.

The Island (as it’s known by locals) has one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Craggy ocean coastlines and beaches, old-growth rainforests, serrated mountains and powerful rivers create habitats for a multitude of wildlife species including bears, orca and grey whales, cougars, bald eagles, and all five species of pacific salmon. Mountain biking here is as close as it gets to becoming one with nature.

The island offers extensive networks of trails, with a diverse variety of mountain to coastal riding that ranges from steep and technical to smooth and easy.

Off The Bike

The diversity of Vancouver Island is packed with potential adventure on or off the trails.

• Explore Tofino's 35 km of accessible beaches for some of the best year-round surfing spots.
• Charter a whale watching tour in Campbell River, Tofino or Victoria for the best views of an orca pod.
• With a vibrant art scene and native heritage in Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city offers the best of contemporary and aboriginal cultures.
• Discover the ancient culture of Vancouver Island’s native inhabitants at the First Nations Art and Culture center.