Vancouver Island, Canada

Vancouver Island, Canada

Wild Pacific coastlines, whale watching, and lush temperate rainforests.

Last updated 8/22/2025, 12:00:00 AM

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Inspiration

Why go there

  • Pacific coast
  • Rainforests

Timing

Best time to visit

May–September for milder weather; storm watching Nov–Feb on the west coast.

Eat & Drink

Good local food places

  • Tacofino (Tofino)
  • Blue Fox Café (Victoria)

Must-See

Popular places

  • Tofino
  • Victoria
  • Cathedral Grove

Activities

Things to do

  • Whale watching
  • Surf in Tofino

Quiet Corners

Off-path places to see / Hidden gems

  • Sombrio Beach waterfall
  • East Sooke coastal trail

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