Vancouver Island
The best season for the island is the winter rainy season. This is just a list of rivers with whitewater potential. I have not run most of them so this is just a list to get you started on your research.

West Side Rivers

• Gold - mostly class IV but easier runs are possible. It's a beautiful river with excellent rapids on several different sections. Also covered in Pratt-Johnson's guide.
• Gordon (at coastalbc.com) - Class IV/V. Known as some of the best creeking on the island.
• Kennedy (at coastalbc.com)
• Marble (at Jeff Holden's page) - Mostly class II but a couple more challenging drops that can be easily portaged. Includes a paddle out on the ocean. Covered in Pratt-Johnson's guide.

East Side Rivers

• Adam (at Jeff Holden's page) - class II with class IV canyon section. Also covered in Pratt-Johnson's guide.
• Campbell - short class II training stretch with easy roadside access. Covered in Pratt-Johnson's guide.
• Chemainus - Class II/III with one more challenging drop. Covered in Pratt-Johnson's guide. The Copper Canyon run is a class IV/V creek run.
• Cowichan - Fun class II/III with good play and one more challenging drop at the start. This river holds its flow well between periods of rain. Covered in Pratt-Johnson's guide.
• Davie (at Jeff Holden's page) - Class III with a couple class IV drops. Also covered in Pratt-Johnson's guide.
• Englishmen River (at coastalbc.com) - Includes some good park and huck
• Eve (at Jeff Holden's page) - class III with one class V in the canyon section. Also covered in Pratt-Johnson's guide.
• Kokish (at Jeff Holden's page) - Class IV+ with a couple more challenging drops.
• Koksilah - Class II/III run and a class III/IV canyon run. Covered in Pratt-Johnson's guide.
• Nanaimo - Class II run. Also covered in Pratt-Johnson's guide.
• Nimpkish (at Jeff Holden's page) - A couple class II runs and one class IV drop at Nimpkish Falls. Also covered in Pratt-Johnson's guide.
• Oyster River (at Jeff Holden's page) - Class II run.
• Puntledge (at coastalbc.com)
• Salmon River (at Jeff Holden's page) - Class II run.
• Stamp (at coastalbc.com) - Good class II that holds flow well.
• Tsitika (at Jeff Holden's page) - Class III run.
• White (at Jeff Holden's page) - Class II/III with more challenging class IV canyon section. Also covered in Pratt-Johnson's guide.
• Woss River (at Jeff Holden's page) - Class II run.

Ocean Surf

• Jordan River mouth
• Tofino Beaches (Wickaninnish Beach, Long Beach, Cox Bay)
• San Josef Bay

Whitewater Trips for Kayakers, Canoeists and Rafters on Vancouver Island