Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island is part of British Columbia, Canada. As well as the island itself, it is also a region which includes the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia. It is often referred to by the locals as simply 'The Island'.

Victoria
Galiano Island
Tofino
Nanaimo
Southern Gulf Islands
Mayne Island
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Victoria
Victoria
Victoria is the capital of the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is located near the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Victoria Travel Guide »
Galiano Island
Galiano Island
Galiano Island lies to the northeast of Saltspring Island off the east coast of Vancouver Island. Galiano Island Travel Guide »
Within Vancouver Island
South Vancouver Island
South Vancouver Island
South Vancouver Island is in Vancouver Island. South Vancouver Island Travel Guide »
Southern Gulf Islands
Southern Gulf Islands
The Southern Gulf Islands are the Canadian islands between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia in the Strait of Georgia. Southern Gulf Islands Travel Guide »
Central Vancouver Island
Central Vancouver Island
Central Vancouver Island is on Vancouver Island. Central Vancouver Island Travel Guide »
North Vancouver Island
North Vancouver Island
North Vancouver Island is in Vancouver Island. It is generally the more remote part of the island. North Vancouver Island Travel Guide »
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail is on the south-west coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. Juan de Fuca Marine Trail Travel Guide »
Oak Bay
Oak Bay is a small town just east of Victoria. Though as a tourist you will have a hard time finding out where Victoria … Oak Bay Travel Guide »
Parksville
Parksville is a small city on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Parksville Travel Guide »
Strathcona Provincial Park
Strathcona Provincial Park is on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Strathcona Provincial Park Travel Guide »
Northern Gulf Islands
The North Gulf Islands are in British Columbia, Canada. Northern Gulf Islands Travel Guide »
Zeballos
Zeballos is a small village on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia. Zeballos Travel Guide »
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  • Robson ave is a blast. To bad the Canucks suck. Give China town a visit. • Zunie S.
  • Great city to visit and it reminded me a lot of Auckland with the harbour and ranges like the Waitakares. Great public transport with ferries and buses (some on cables) as well as a light rail system. Fantastic shopping (if you still have money when you get there). I would recommend going to the … • Melanie D.
  • If you're a sushi lover, then without a doubt, you have to make sure that you plan a visit to one of the numerous Japanese restaurants during your visit. Without a doubt, you can't beat the freshness and the price quality ratio. My favourites Sushi Town on Hastings Street in Burnaby for all round … • Pokin Y.
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Vancouver Island Travel Guide is based on Vancouver Island by Globe-trotter, K.J., Gary Ward, Claus Hansen, Jim DeLaHunt, D. Guillaime, Ikan Kekek, Burmesedays, Shaund, iGuide and others. Vancouver Island Travel Guide is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0. See background image credits.