Things To Do and See
Prepare yourself for the adventure of a lifetime on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Explore Victoria, Tofino, Parksville, Campbell River or Port Hardy, or go hiking, camping, kayaking, golfing, salmon fishing, whale watching or wildlife viewing. Ranked ninth in Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2014 World’s Best Awards: Top Islands, Vancouver Island boasts magnificent rainforests, beaches, mountains, lakes and pristine rivers. Find a wealth of travel and tourism information on Vancouver Island; Accommodation, Attractions, Real Estate, and Outdoor Recreation.
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Whale watching in ultimate camping comfort in the wilderness off Vancouver Island
Orca Dreams offers Canada’s first whale watching camp, with BC packages that include 4 days of luxury camping. Orca Dreams has twenty years of experience hosting people from around the world in the wildlife-rich waters of Johnstone Strait and Broughton Archipelago, off the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Read more
The Oar Board® Rower – Loved on Vancouver Island
I recently had the opportunity to demonstrate the Oar Board® Rower in Victoria at the Oak Bay Marina. I was [...]
Gray Whale Migration Passes Vancouver Island
Gray Whale off Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada Each spring, some 20,000 Gray Whales travel passed the western shore of [...]
BC People: First Nations Master Carver Sanford Williams
Sanford Williams has made it his life’s work to create art that echoes the past of the First Nations folk [...]
All About Otters! Sea Otters and River Otters in BC
As a naturalist onboard our whale watching vessels, I often get a lot of questions about the otters we see [...]
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Camping on Vancouver Island without a Reservation
If you were not one of the lucky few to secure a reservation at a Provincial Park Campsite, do not despair, summer is [...]
Quaint Telegraph Cove, Northern Vancouver Island, BC
The old fishing village of Telegraph Cove is tucked away on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, one of the last boardwalk communities [...]
The Intertidal Magic of Botanical Beach
Rich tidal pools, a shoreline full of life, and fantastic geological features attract visitors to Botanical Beach, offering one of the best opportunities [...]
Whale Watching and Fishing in Ucluelet, BC
A Perfect Whale Watching Experience Cameron Ocean Adventures in Ucluelet offers a unique west coast whale watching experience. Although we focus on seeing [...]
Digitization of Canada’s Historical Narratives of Exploration
The Vancouver Island University Library has received a grant of $17,015 from the National Heritage Digitization Strategy to digitize historical texts and maps [...]
KAYAKING
Spirit of the West Kayaking in British Columbia
Kayaking Vancouver Island, the Ultimate way to view Vancouver Island’s abundant wildlife. Kayak in the realm of the killer whale. No experience necessary.