Located off Vancouver Island's east coast, Quadra Island is part of the magnificent Discovery Islands chain, and measures just 40km from north to south. Don't be fooled by its small size, though—the island packs a punch with its unique community festivals, wildlife, soft sand beaches, and marine excursions. Reinvigorate your senses with beautiful vacation rentals or cabins in Quadra Island.
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Popular Rental Amenities on Quadra Island
If you travel with your pet, you can easily compare and find a pet-friendly vacation home on Quadra Island. Hotel room are the most pet-friendly accommodation type in Quadra Island. In addition, a night in a pet-friendly vacation home there costs, on average, $236. A few of the pet-friendly accommodations (0) are situated less than 2 kilometres away from the city centre.
What are the best places to discover the arts and culture of Quadra Island?
First Nations Legacies and Local Art
Quadra Island's cultural delights are as bountiful as its natural ones. Visitors here disembark from the ferry at Quathiaski Cove, the main port connecting with Campbell River. While here, you can catch a film screening, concert, or a play at the Quadra Island Community Centre, a hive for the local cultural scene. Works of H'Art in Heriot Bay is a highly rated West Coast gallery that showcases works by over 70 artists and craftspeople from Quadra Island and other further-flung Vancouver Island communities.
The Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre at Cape Mudge Village has a great selection of exhibits on the Kwa’kwa’ka’wa’kw First Nations people. Look for ceremonial masks, totem poles, and regalia from the Sacred Potlach Collection that was repatriated from the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa. The petroglyphs in the garden outside are worth checking out too, as is the gift shop where you can buy original artwork, and First Nation-themed souvenirs and books. Those looking further for other cultural artifacts will find rock petroglyphs at Cape Mudge Lighthouse, close to the Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge.
Where are the unique attractions on Quadra Island?
On the Wild Side: Natural Attractions in Quadra
Quadra's beautiful bays, reefs, and fjords are geared to the outdoors-oriented. The Breton Islands are popular with sunset kayak paddlers, while Johnstone Strait lets you combine whale watching with kayaking. For an easy canoeing weekend, consider Main Lake, Village Bay Lake, and Clear Lake. More challenging ocean paddling trips are also possible. World-renowned dive sites include Quathiaski Cove's old ferry dock, the HMCS Columbia wreck dive, and Steep Island. Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park is a popular picnic and beach exploration spot for families.
Landlubbers aren't left out on Quadra! Rent a bicycle to see the island's main attractions. Rebecca Spit, Quathiaski Cove, Heriot Bay, and Cape Mudge Lighthouse are all within easy cycling distance of each other. Off-road mountain biking is also possible on the Stramberg Lake loop ride, Back Seat Driver (a local favourite), and Mount Seymour for its big descents.
For dramatic views of the mainland coast, head to bustling Heriot Bay, a major departure point for the Discovery Islands. This is one of British Columbia's most scenic villages. Consider taking a guided trip into the wilderness of the Coast Range Mountains, home to wolves, black bears, black-tailed deer, seals, and sea lions.
Information about vacation rentals on Quadra Island
| 🏡 Vacation rentals available | 32 rentals |
|---|---|
| 🌙 Nightly prices starting at | $101 |
| ⭐ Popular amenities | Pets allowed, Internet and Pool |
| 🐾 Pet friendly homes | 8 homes |
| 🏊 Vacation rentals with pools | 9 homes |
2,789 reviews
Quadra Island vacation rentals have an average rating of 4.1/5 on 2,789 reviews left by travelers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical availability of vacation rentals on Quadra Island?
At the moment, there are 32 vacation homes from 6 different providers on Quadra Island.
What are the most popular vacation home amenities on Quadra Island?
Many travellers are searching for Pets allowed, Internet, and Pool when booking a vacation home on Quadra Island.
Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals on Quadra Island?
If you're travelling with a dog, over 25% of vacation rentals on Quadra Island are pet-friendly.
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