North Vancouver Island

Wild beauty and strong community roots

North Vancouver Island stretches from Courtenay to the northern tip of the Island, including Port Hardy and the Discovery Islands. It’s a region defined by dramatic coastlines, ancient forests, and untamed natural beauty.

Inland and coastal communities are known for their warmth, resilience, and strong cultural ties. Life here moves at a different rhythm – one built around connection, tradition, and the outdoors.

Recreation is a way of life, with endless opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, wildlife watching, kayaking, skiing, and more. If you’re seeking meaningful work in a place where community matters and nature is right outside your door, this could be your perfect fit.

Discover the natural wonders and adventure opportunities that await in North Vancouver Island’s coastal communities.

North Vancouver Island is the traditional, unceded territory of the Che:k:tles7et’h’/Ka:’yu:k’t’h’, Nuchatlaht, Ehattesaht, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, Homalco, Klahoose, Comox, Cape Mudge, Campbell River, Kwiakah, Tlowitsis, Da’naxda’xw, Mamalilikulla-Qwe’Qwa’Sot’Em, Namgis, Quatsino, Kwicksutaineuk-ah-kwaw-ah-mish, Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw, Gwawaenuk, Tlatlasikwala and Tsawataineuk Peoples.