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CANADA
  • CURRENCY Canadian Dollars
  • LANGUAGE English
  • WEATHER
  • FLYING TIME 18 hrs 40 mins
  • TIME ZONE GMT - 8

The oceanside villages exude a charming feel with their farmers’ markets, inviting restaurants, artisan shops and panoramic views

Tailor Made Holidays to Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast

At Inspiration Holidays, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast. For more information on our Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast holidays, call an Inspiration Holidays tailor-made expert on and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast.

Destination Overview

British Columbia’s best kept secret, the Sunshine Coast stretches along Gibsons to Lund, with numerous tiny, quaint coastal communities in between. A pacific paradise of quirky waterfront shops and an easygoing lifestyle, the Sunshine Coast offers endless kilometres of windswept seashore for strolling or sailing. Visitors on Vancouver Island holidays will find it hard to shake the feeling that they are in on a secret that others are yet to discover.

The region’s oceanside villages exude a charming feel with their farmers’ markets, inviting restaurants, artisan shops and all-round panoramic views. One of the largest coastal marine parks of North America, the Desolation Sound marine route offers a popular adventure route for sailing, boating, kayaking, scuba diving and wildlife sightings. The closest communities to Desolation Sound are Campbell River on Vancouver Island and Lund on the Sunshine Coast, with their marinas ideally situated within walking distance of seafood restaurants, shops and stores.

An ocean-carved land of extremes that range from wild to mild, and cultured to raw, Vancouver Island is nestled on Canada’s far west coast. Visitors on holiday in Vancouver Island can paddle through serene waters off the coast, backpack inside majestic wilderness parks and marvel at black bears, orcas and the sheer abundance of wildlife. But that’s not all. Nature lovers can gaze at distant snow-capped mountains as they splash barefoot along a softly curved beach, while adventure enthusiasts surf the big waves. Riding down mountain bike trails, strolling along the seawall and looping the hiking trail, are certain to amuse. Once your fill of nature’s intoxicating resources has been had, it’s time to relax in the region’s small towns, snug harbours and cosmopolitan centres. The safe, clean communities are strategically positioned at points of astounding beauty. It is here that the traveller can indulge in picture postcard scenery, delightful wineries, the arts and the cultural experiences of the region’s First Nations peoples.

When to visit Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast

Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast

Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast? Give the team of experts at Inspiration Holidays a call and we will help you plan your Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast holiday search tool will allow you to search for Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast holiday based on Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast weather, special events in Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast or even when the crowds in Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast are at their lowest.

Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast

March to May and September through November offer the best times for a visit to Vancouver Island. This region experiences some of the mildest weather in the country, therefore while you might witness a light drizzle here and there, plan on enjoying comfortable temperatures in autumn and spring.

Summer is by far the most popular time for a visit, thanks to the many festivals that are held across Vancouver Island, and of course its promise of warmer and more pleasant weather. The area also welcomes a notable number of winter visitors on holiday to Canada owing to its proximity to Whistler, the prominent ski destination in Canada.

Spring comes early on Vancouver Island, lasting between March and May and offering a pleasant time for touring the region. Nature lovers on a Canada holiday will enjoy the colours that this season brings. As winter frosts give way to the azaleas and cherry blossoms, the chilly cloud cover will retreat to reveal skies that are much sunnier. This is the best time to visit Vancouver Island as the average high temperatures range between the 10 and 15 degrees Celsius.

Summer in Vancouver Island marks the peak season for tourism. There is plenty to do on Vancouver Island during summertime. The little rainfall and inviting temperatures create an ideal climate for outdoor excursions including whale watching, vineyard touring and bike riding. The warmer months also usher in fun festivals on the island. Music lovers on a tour in Canada will enjoy the International JazzFest and the International Buskers Festival. Other events worth attending include the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival, Symphony Splash and the Free-B Film Festival.

Although it can get chilly, autumn is another favoured time for visiting Vancouver Island. As the winter season approaches, the rainfall increases. Be sure to pack an umbrella and a few cosy sweaters to prevent the weather from getting in the way of your Canada tour agenda. Some of the interesting festivals you can attend during autumn on Vancouver Island include the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival, the Victoria Classic Boat Festival and the Peninsula ArtSea Festival.

While the thought of spending winter in Canada may send a shiver down your spine, it wouldn’t be wise to entirely rule out an off-season trip to Vancouver Island. This region of British Columbia experiences some of the mildest winters in Canada. Travellers willing to brave Canada’s colder months will be rewarded with a range of interesting festivals to indulge in such as the Victoria Film Festival, the Victoria Whisky Festival and the Victoria Tea Festival.