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Telegraph Cove
Telegraph Cove is a small village on Vancouver Island.
Travel to Telegraph Cove & Visa Requirements
Telegraph Cove is 349km northwest of Nanaimo, 14km east of Highway 19 (Inland Island Highway). Driving to Telegraph Cove from Nanaimo takes just over four hours.
Tours & Getting around Telegraph Cove
Everything within Telegraph Cove can be seen on foot - the entire village can be walked across in around five minutes. While not perfectly wheelchair friendly, it is handicap accessible.
Telegraph Cove attractions and sightseeing
Telegraph Cove city tours
- Kayak - rentals are available, and are an ideal way to explore the islands along Johnstone Straight, with Telegraph Cove an excellent starting point. Orca whales, bald eagles, porpoises, grizzly bears, seals, cougars, and salmon can be found along the coast.
Telegraph Cove souvenirs & shopping
There are limited opportunities to spend money, with a small general store and a couple of small shops that sell art, postcards, and fishing supplies.
Telegraph Cove Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive
Telegraph Cove nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs
Telegraph Cove cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging
Get out
- Nanaimo and Campbell River - to the south
- Port Hardy - to the north
This page was last edited at 06:30, on 14 February 2007 by Wikitravel user YubYub41. Based on work by Johny Canal and Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel.
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