5 dreamy little island towns in BC that you need to visit this summer

From beach towns to quaint streets.

Person walking to a house. RIght: Person on a ferry.

Someone on Salt Spring Island. Right: BC Ferries.

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There's something about heading to a small town in B.C. in the summer. Often it involves ocean views, and almost-always has cute shops and picturesque streets. Escapes to these little communities call for slowing down, enjoying the sun, and embracing the concept of island time.

If that all sounds like a summer dream come true to you, then you're in luck — because we've got five quaint small towns set on beautiful B.C. islands, ready for you to explore this summer.

Pack up that car, book the BC Ferries tickets, and get ready for summer fun.

Summer is almost upon us so add these spots to your plans and get exploring!

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

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    Morgan Leet (she/her) is an Editor for Narcity Media Group. After graduating from Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, she jumped into fulfilling her dream as a journalist, merging her passion for travelling with writing. She got her start working in the print media world on Canada’s East Coast, then joined Narcity with a move to B.C., leading the launch of West Coast coverage. Her focus now is managing a large group of freelance writers, bringing human-forward and opinion content to the site.

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