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Plan Your Trip. Explore Vancouver Island. Travel Mindfully. Places To Go. Discover an ocean-carved land of extremes ranging from mild to wild, cultured to life-affirmingly raw. Backpack in majestic wilderness parks. Marvel at orcas, black bears and the sheer abundance of furred, feathered and finned wildlife.
Fill your days on Vancouver Island with adventure, relaxation, and new experiences. From outdoor activities to wildlife viewing and cultural exploration to festivals – the Vancouver Island region boasts so much to see and do!
Vancouver Island spans 460 kilometres long, from the provincial capital of Victoria to the far-reaching beaches of Cape Scott Provincial Park. Several small islands, the Gulf Islands and Discovery Islands, are found between the Salish Sea and Discovery Passage, respectively.
Vancouver Island’s iconic beachside communities of Tofino and Ucluelet. Over 35 kilometres of beaches to be explored; Catch a wave with a ‘learn to surf’ camp; Watch waves crashing into the rocks during Storm Watching season.
Plan your trip to Vancouver Island by using the resources below. Vancouver Island is home to dozens of vibrant communities, each offering unique experiences for every type of traveller. If you need further assistance with your travel plans, please send us an email and we’ll be happy to help.
Vancouver Island’s 3,340 km (2,137 miles) of coastline and nearly 10,000 lakes make it possible for a floatplane to land in a number of remote locations, providing a unique experience to get to an Island destination or choose a commercial helicopter flight from Vancouver to Victoria or Nanaimo.
Hidden in an ancient landscape on the west coast of Vancouver Island is the village of Tofino. Situated on the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, the area surrounded by the vast, breathtaking expanse of the UNESCO Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region—a region cherished for its profound biodiversity and environmental culture.
Some of the best ways to experience Vancouver Island is from way up high, or way down low. Zipline your way through forest canopies, or head underground to explore natural cave formations. Visit iconic gardens, learn about local history, or challenge family members to a little friendly competition.
Accommodation in the Vancouver Island Region ranges from world-class resorts that have it all, to wilderness campgrounds away from it all, and everything in between.
Discover what all the fuss is about while road tripping to some of Vancouver Island’s wildest destinations. Connect with your inner adventurer while walking among the giants in the old-growth rainforests and lose yourself on windswept beaches or snowcapped peaks.
