Base Camp Adventure Rentals

Base Camp Adventure Rentals Vancouver Island family owned Westfalia Camper Van Rentals

The best family trips usually aren’t the overplanned ones 🚐🌲They’re the beach stops that turn into sunset dinners, the r...
06/18/2026

The best family trips usually aren’t the overplanned ones 🚐🌲

They’re the beach stops that turn into sunset dinners, the roadside snacks, the short hikes that somehow become the highlight of the trip. A little prep goes a long way, but leave some room for the random stops too.

Those usually end up being the best part anyway.

Road trip rule #1: never skip the coffee stop ☕🌲Somewhere between the ferry and the coast, you pull over “just for a qu...
06/17/2026

Road trip rule #1: never skip the coffee stop ☕🌲

Somewhere between the ferry and the coast, you pull over “just for a quick coffee”… and suddenly you’re sitting in the sun for an hour, wondering why life doesn’t always feel this relaxed.

We are proud to partner with Gulf Islands Roasting Co., to provide a complimentary bag of coffee with each rental (yes you can take the bag home!!)

Good coffee hits different before a day on the road 🚐

06/14/2026

POV: the kids are already calling the pop-top “their room” and you’ve only been on the road for two hours 🚐🌲

A family trip in a Westy looks a lot like beach snacks, sandy feet, short hikes that turn into long ones, and pulling over just because the view looks too good not to.

It’s slower mornings, less rushing around, and the kind of memories that somehow feel nostalgic before the trip’s even over.

The best campsites on Vancouver Island are the ones you end up wishing you booked an extra night at.Ocean views, beach c...
06/12/2026

The best campsites on Vancouver Island are the ones you end up wishing you booked an extra night at.

Ocean views, beach campfires, slow mornings, and the kind of spots that make the drive completely worth it 🚐
https://basecampadv.com/adventure-route

Summer dates disappear faster than people think 👀🚐We’ve only got a limited number of vans, and once the good weekends ar...
06/11/2026

Summer dates disappear faster than people think 👀🚐

We’ve only got a limited number of vans, and once the good weekends are gone… they’re gone. If you’ve been thinking about an Island road trip this summer, now’s the time to start planning ahead 🌲
https://basecampadv.com/bookings

Vanlife on Vancouver Island is a lot less “survival mode” and a lot more “why don’t we do this more often?” 🚐🌲Honestly, ...
06/09/2026

Vanlife on Vancouver Island is a lot less “survival mode” and a lot more “why don’t we do this more often?” 🚐🌲

Honestly, it’s mostly just slowing down somewhere beautiful for a few days.

Nothing better than hearing that a trip turned into one people won’t forget 🌲🚐Seriously grateful for everyone who’s trus...
06/08/2026

Nothing better than hearing that a trip turned into one people won’t forget 🌲🚐

Seriously grateful for everyone who’s trusted us with their Island adventures. Reviews like this make all the behind-the-scenes work worth it.
https://basecampadv.com/adventure-route

3 easy Vancouver Island stops kids actually *lose their minds over* 👇🌲1. River floats on hot summer daysCold snacks. War...
06/06/2026

3 easy Vancouver Island stops kids actually *lose their minds over* 👇🌲

1. River floats on hot summer days
Cold snacks. Warm sun. Zero complaints for at least 45 minutes. Legendary parenting moment.

2. Beach stops that turn into “just five more minutes.”
Driftwood forts, tide pools, sandy toes, and rocks somehow become treasure.

3. Short hikes with big rewards
Waterfalls, giant trees, secret lookouts. Tiny legs + maximum adventure payoff.

That’s the magic of Island road trips.
You don’t need packed itineraries or perfect plans, just a van, some snacks, and room to wander a little slower.🚐

Save this for your future family adventure on Vancouver Island 🌊
https://basecampadv.com/adventure-route

Thinking about vanlife with kids?Good news: you do not need to be hardcore campers to pull this off.Most days look a lit...
06/03/2026

Thinking about vanlife with kids?
Good news: you do not need to be hardcore campers to pull this off.

Most days look a little like:
coffee in hand
toys everywhere
random beach stops
snacks every 14 minutes
and one very happy little co-pilot

The best part?
Everything moves slower out here.

No rushing. No packed schedules. Just fresh air, ocean stops, campfires, and the kind of memories kids actually remember.

And honestly… the pop-top usually becomes the greatest fort of all time.

Vancouver Island was basically made for family road trips.

Save this for your future family adventure 🌲
https://basecampadv.com/bookings

3 campsites. Ocean views. Zero bad mornings 🌊🚐If your ideal Vancouver Island trip includes beach campfires, waves in the...
06/02/2026

3 campsites. Ocean views. Zero bad mornings 🌊🚐

If your ideal Vancouver Island trip includes beach campfires, waves in the background, and waking up steps from the water… these spots are worth adding to the list.

Slow mornings hit different on the coast 🌲
https://basecampadv.com/adventure-route

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Nanaimo
Nanaimo, BC
V9T 5E7

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