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Start here to get the full run down on how to get where, how to get around, and how to travel Vancouver Island. From deep ocean inlets to the nation's tallest waterfall, begin to explore every corner of the Island. Discover an ocean-carved land of extremes ranging from mild to wild, cultured to life-affirmingly raw.
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- Places to Go
- Address: Wharf Street. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. The Inner Harbour is Victoria's primary tourist neighborhood. The harbor itself – home to various fishing boats and colorful floating homes – is framed by wide pedestrian streets, often frequented by street vendors and buskers.
- Address: 800 Benvenuto Ave. Parks and Gardens. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND.
- Address: 501 Belleville St. Free, Sightseeing. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND.
- Address: 675 Belleville St. Museums. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. The Royal British Columbia Museum offers visitors a comprehensive introduction to the region's history and culture.
Nestled between the tranquil waters of the Salish Sea and the mighty rainforests of Vancouver Island. Follow your own path and wander down some of ours as you discover, uncover, and explore Greater Victoria.
- Pacific Marine Circle Route
- Victoria to Tofino/Ucluelet
- Nanaimo to Campbell River Via The Oceanside Route
- Nanaimo to Port Hardy
A drive for the city-slicker and nature enthusiast alike, the Pacific Marine Circle Route will take you from urban sprawl to the wild west coast and back again. This 289 km loop starts in Victoria and heads west through the funky oceanside town of Sooke and onto Port Renfrew, where the waves are as big as the drinks are cold. Take a day or more to ...
Switch your street shoes for gumboots and put your driving skills to the test with this one-of-a-kind East-to-West Vancouver Island trek. You’ll travel from the major urban hub of Victoria to the untouched old-growth forests of Tofino and Ucluelet, soaking up that island vibe all along the way. World-class accommodations, intoxicating culinary deli...
Take it easy while enjoying all the natural wonders Vancouver Island has to offer with this leisurely oceanside trip from Nanaimo to Campbell River. From sandy beaches and fishing villages to vast valleys and mountainous terrain, this trip offers you a chance to savour it all. You’ll get acquainted with the beauty of the eastern coastline before th...
Choose your own adventure along one of the longest – and most wild – Vancouver Island road trip routes. This 385 km trip from Nanaimo to Port Hardy varies in travel time depending on the season but its rugged beauty is gorgeous year-round. The potential for animal sightings will have you at the edge of your seats with excitement but you’ll also fin...
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