09/18/2026
🐾 Vancouver Island Itinerary for Animal Lovers
Planning a day on Central Vancouver Island? Add these four stops to your list!
🐐 Stop 1 → Old Country Market, Coombs
Start your day with a stroll through this iconic market. Don’t forget to look up… you might spot the famous goats on the roof!
🦅 Stop 2 → NIWRA, Errington
Head to the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association and get up close with some of Vancouver Island’s incredible wildlife.
🐔 Stop 3 → Hamilton Hobby Farm, Coombs
Spend some time with the adorable farm animals at this family-friendly hobby farm. A perfect stop for animal lovers of all ages!
🐮 Stop 4 → Little Qualicum Cheeseworks, Parksville
Finish the day with a visit to the farm, meet the animals, and of course… enjoy some delicious local cheese!
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