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Discover the ocean-carved land of Vancouver Island, where you can backpack in wilderness parks, marvel at wildlife, and relax in cosmopolitan centres. Learn how to get here, get around, and travel Vancouver Island mindfully with the First Nations people and the Kwakwaka’wakw, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Coast Salish.
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It is one of several North American locations named after George Vancouver, who between 1791 and 1794 explored the Pacific Northwest . Vancouver Island is the world's 43rd largest island, Canada's 11th largest island, and Canada's second most populous island after the Island of Montreal .
- 32,100 km² (12,400 sq mi)
- 864,864 (2021)
- Go mountain biking in Cumberland. A once industrious coal-mining settlement, Cumberland was in danger of becoming a ghost town in the 1960s when the mines closed, and its population almost evaporated.
- Take afternoon tea in Victoria. While provincial capital Victoria supports a trendy consortium of craft-brewers, wine sommeliers and third-wave coffee baristas, it also harbors a religious devotion to afternoon tea, a custom bequeathed by caffeine-fuelled British colonists.
- Discover the Malahat Skywalk. Vancouver Island’s newest and most novel attraction is a multi-tiered spiral tower with a lofty lookout and – we kid you not – a giant trampoline on top.
- Cycle the ʔapsčiik t̓ašii. Earmarked to be fully operational by 2022, this newly built cycling path stretches for 25km (15.5 miles) along the Pacific coast linking the two diminutive surfing towns of Tofino and Ucluelet.
Vancouver Island. Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Canada - Vancouver Island Attractions. Explore popular experiences. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Whale Watching (22) Nature and Wildlife Tours (59) Hiking Trails (57) Day Trips (50) Kid-Friendly (5) Scenic Walking Areas (13) Private and Luxury (27)
- Victoria’s Historic Center. Explore a slice of Canadian history. 📍 Google Maps | 👉 Victoria Guided Food and History Tour on Viator. The capital city of British Columbia, Victoria was founded in 1843 and is a hub of Canadian history.
- Butchart Gardens. Wander this stunning botanical space. 📍 Google Maps | Phone: +1 250 652 4422 | Website | Hours: 9 am – 4 pm daily | 👉 Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Private Half-Day Tour.
- The Goats at Old Country Market. Grab a souvenir hang out with goats. 📍 Google Maps | Phone: +1 250 248 6272 | Website | Hours: 9 am – 7 pm daily. Located in the small town of Coombs, the Old Country Market is one of the best places to visit on Vancouver Island.
- Fairmont Empress. Relax in one of the island’s most elegant buildings. 📍 Google Maps | Phone: +1 250 384 8111 | Website. Whether you’re a tea lover or prefer to stick to the pastries, booking a reservation for High Tea at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria is one of the most memorable things to do on Vancouver Island.
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3 days ago · Vancouver Island, island lying off southwestern mainland British Columbia. With an area of 12,079 square miles, it is the largest island on North America’s Pacific coast. It is separated from mainland Canada by the straits of Georgia, Johnstone, and Queen Charlotte and from the U.S. by Juan de Fuca Strait.