Chemainus

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Overbury Resort Georgia Strait Scenic View
Overbury Resort Georgia Strait Scenic View
Chemainus aerial photograph showing the lighthouse on Bird Rock and the anchorage behind., Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Chemainus lake is easily accessed from the trans-canada highway.
A beautiful tree across from the Chemainus Bakery in old Town.  This bakery is a great place to meet locals.  Opens at 7am.  Like most restaurants in Chemainus they are closed Sunday and Monday.

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Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn

Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn

2.5 out of 5
9573 Chemainus Road Chemainus BC
The price is CA $135 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
CA $135
CA $155 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Chemainus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Fantastic stay

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn
Waterfront Castle on the beach with hot tub on 1.58 Acres at downtown Chemainus

Waterfront Castle on the beach with hot tub on 1.58 Acres at downtown Chemainus

Chemainus BC
The price is CA $578 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
CA $578
CA $1,101 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this castle in Chemainus. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Kinsmen Beach Park and Chemainus Marina ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Excellent! Will definitely book again! Thank you

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Waterfront Castle on the beach with hot tub on 1.58 Acres at downtown Chemainus
The Cottage and Castle

The Cottage and Castle

4 out of 5
9909 Maple street Chemainus BC
The price is CA $192 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
CA $192
CA $221 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Chemainus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Kinsmen Beach Park and Chemainus Marina are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Lovely owner and quaint cottage. We would stay there again.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

The Cottage and Castle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Very private home 40 acres,  ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock

Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock

Chemainus BC
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Chemainus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Mount Brenton Golf ...
10/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Fabulous! Perfect! Incredible property. Host is wonderful. Had a big family reunion and there was more than enough room for everything and everyone. Big kitchen that spans right out to the conversational entertaining area, huge ground floor room to hold a big party of people opening out to a grassy ...

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Very private home 40 acres, ocean and ancient forest, kayaking off private dock
The Beach House Suite

The Beach House Suite

Chemainus BC
Stay at this apartment in Chemainus. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Kinsmen Beach Park and Chemainus Marina are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
The view from the sunroom was wonderful, making even the rainiest of days enjoyable.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

The Beach House Suite
Beachfront property with beach access located in in close proximity to amenities

Beachfront property with beach access located in in close proximity to amenities

Chemainus BC
Stay at this vacation home in Chemainus. Enjoy a fitness center, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Kinsmen Beach Park and Chemainus Marina ...
Beachfront property with beach access located in in close proximity to amenities
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Chemainus

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Kids were a little upset that pool was closed in the morning do to a malfunction in the chlorine pump; however, I was happy that they kept their eye on it and got to fixing the situation right away.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We liked the town and the murials, it is worth taking a 2 hour detour to see.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Clearly Chemainus is a little town that cares about and is innovative in its appeal to tourists. Loved dinner at Sawmill Taphouse, recommended by two locals.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

love the murals

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice place to visit and had a great time at the theater seeing Momma Mia

5/5 - Excellent

HappyGuest

Beautiful, small town. Very quiet and peaceful. A little Canadian gem!

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