Base Camp Adventure Rentals

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

07/16/2026

Just a friendly reminder that Vancouver Island sunsets are back.

Longer evenings, golden skies, and one more reason to take the scenic route. We'd say that's a pretty good way to end the day.

Our vans are already filling up for summer, and these sunsets are only around for so long. Book your adventure now, then let the countdown begin. 🚐🌲

If you've spent more than a day on Vancouver Island, you already know...Sunny at breakfast.Rain by lunch.Fog rolls in fo...
07/14/2026

If you've spent more than a day on Vancouver Island, you already know...

Sunny at breakfast.
Rain by lunch.
Fog rolls in for the afternoon.
Clear skies just in time for sunset.

The weather likes to keep you guessing, but that's all part of the adventure.

Our advice? Pack the rain jacket, bring the sunglasses, and don't let a little change in the weather change your plans. Some of the Island's best memories happen between the sun showers. 🌲🚐

07/12/2026

POV: You agreed to go camping...
..then realized camping can look like this. 🤭🚐

A cozy bed, a kitchen, your morning coffee, and some of the best views on Vancouver Island. Not exactly roughing it.

We've still got availability at the end of JULY!!

📣 Here's what we'd recommend: 6 nights on the West Coast Getaway. Cruise from Mill Bay to Port Renfrew, make your way through Lake Cowichan, then spend a few nights exploring the beaches, surf, and laid-back vibes of Ucluelet and Tofino before taking the scenic drive home.

Six days. One vintage Westy. Countless places you'll wish you had one more night to explore.

Ready to make it happen? Book your dates before they're gone. 🌲🚐

https://basecampadv.com/bookings

The ferry ride isn't just a way to get to Vancouver Island... it's where the adventure starts. ⛴️🌲Grab a coffee, head ou...
07/10/2026

The ferry ride isn't just a way to get to Vancouver Island... it's where the adventure starts. ⛴️🌲

Grab a coffee, head out on deck, keep your camera ready, and soak it all in. You might even spot whales before your road trip officially begins.

Once you arrive, we'll take care of the rest.

Driving over? Leave your vehicle in our secure parking while you're away. Coming by ferry? We'll pick you up from the Mill Bay Ferry Terminal, Mill Bay Centre, or Old Town Duncan.

Before you hit the road, we'll walk you through the Westy, show you how everything works, answer any questions, and make sure you're feeling confident behind the wheel. No previous camper van experience needed.

Your kitchen is stocked, your camping gear is packed, and your route is ready to go.

All that's left to do is turn the key and start exploring. 🚐✨

https://basecampadv.com/bookings

We spend so much of life rushing from one thing to the next.A road trip is your chance to do the opposite.Slow down, put...
07/08/2026

We spend so much of life rushing from one thing to the next.

A road trip is your chance to do the opposite.

Slow down, put the distractions away, and make room for the kind of moments that don't happen when you're always looking at a screen.

We've still got a few dates available in NORTH this month, making it the perfect time for a 4-6 night adventure. Fill your mornings with coffee by the campsite, your afternoons exploring hidden beaches, and your evenings around the campfire.

Available dates:
🚐 July 9th - July 12th
🚐 July 18th - July 20th
🚐 July 25th - Aug 3rd

Book your adventure before someone else grabs your weekend. 🌲

https://basecampadv.com/bookings

Some of the best views on Vancouver Island aren't found at the end of the trail.They're the ones you catch through the w...
07/05/2026

Some of the best views on Vancouver Island aren't found at the end of the trail.

They're the ones you catch through the window on the way there.

Every winding road, unexpected pull-off, and ocean lookout is part of the adventure. So don't be in a rush to get anywhere. Roll the windows down, take the scenic route, and enjoy everything in between.

Sometimes the drive ends up being the best part of the trip.

07/04/2026

Some of the best days are the simplest. Good coffee, fresh air, a campfire, and nowhere else to be. 🌲🚐

You could race to the destination...Or you could stop every time something catches your eye.A hidden beach.A roadside fa...
07/03/2026

You could race to the destination...

Or you could stop every time something catches your eye.

A hidden beach.
A roadside farm stand.
A trail you've never heard of.
A sunset that's worth being late for.

We'll take the second option every time.

🚐💚

The road less travelled usually has the better views.Our latest blog is now live, sharing one of our favourite drives on...
06/30/2026

The road less travelled usually has the better views.

Our latest blog is now live, sharing one of our favourite drives on Vancouver Island and why we'll choose it every chance we get.

Read it here!
https://basecampadv.com/blog

The doors are open... literally. 🚐A few summer dates are still hanging around, just waiting for someone to throw a bag i...
06/29/2026

The doors are open... literally. 🚐

A few summer dates are still hanging around, just waiting for someone to throw a bag in the back and hit the road.

If Vancouver Island has been calling your name, we'd answer before someone else does. 🌲

JULY 4TH - JULY 11TH
JULY 17TH - JULY 19TH
JULY 25TH - AUG 1ST

😀WEEKENDS IN AUGUST HAVE ONE VAN AVAILABLE

Book your van online - https://basecampadv.com/bookings

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Nanaimo
Nanaimo, BC
V9T 5E7

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