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Vancouver Island

Surrounded by the waters of the Pacific Ocean traditionally sailed by Indigenous peoples, Vancouver Island is famous for its year-round mild weather, pristine nature, and over 10,000 years of cultural history. Whether you're looking for family fun or hardcore adventure, Vancouver Island is your destination for all seasons.

Vancouver Island, the ancestral home of first peoples, showcases thousands of years of rich Indigenous cultural history.

Snowshoe in one of the most picturesque parks in Canada, dive in the deep waters of the Salish Sea or walk among giant trees, all on the same day, on Vancouver Island.

From one of the world's most iconic multi-day backcountry hikes (The West Coast Trail) to the tallest waterfalls in Canada, Vancouver Island is the playground of adventure lovers.

A Destination for All Seasons

The evergreen Vancouver Island is ripe with activities and adventures you dream of in any season. Vancouver Island is ideal for ocean-side driving from Victoria all the way to Port Hardy or for surfing the most spectacular waves on the west coast anytime during the year. Each season, however, has its own prime. Take a sunbath, pick fresh berries, or snowshoe in beautiful Strathcona when the chill sets in, Vancouver Island is a destination for all seasons.

Nature Lovers

Lose Your Mind, Find Your Soul!

Victoria Diving

Victoria Diving

Extraordinary opportunities to make your diving experience memorable in the heart of Greater Victoria, including high-ranked spots for diving. These spots provide you with inevitable diving opportunities which allow you to explore the alien underwater world of Victoria's waters saturated with magnificent creatures. Do not miss it for the world.

Kayaking Denman and Hornby Islands

Kayaking Denman and Hornby Islands

Ready to paddle through paradise? Denman and Hornby Islands, nestled in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands, are kayaking hotspots bursting with natural beauty and artistic vibes. From white sand beaches and old-growth forests to wildlife like eagles and seals, these islands offer unforgettable adventures for novice and seasoned paddlers alike. Whether you’re exploring Sandy Island’s bird-filled shores or gliding past Tribune Bay’s warm waters, this guide has everything you need to plan your kayaking trip. Read on for detailed routes, launch sites, camping options, and insider tips to make your visit to Denman and Hornby Islands a splash!

Quadra Island Kayaking

Quadra Island Kayaking

Quadra Island sits at the very edge of the Strait of Georgia where the large expanse of water ends and the Discovery Islands begin. Known for its dramatic tidal currents, sheltered inlets, diverse camping opportunities, and rich historical context, Quadra Island is a paddler’s paradise. This guide provides every detail—from the island’s history and geography to in-depth descriptions of its individual kayaking regions—so that both novice and advanced paddlers can plan an unforgettable expedition.

Hiking on the Mount Benson Loop

Hiking on the Mount Benson Loop

Wear your hiking boots! It is going to be a challenging hike that may take about 4 to 5 hours. The lovely amount of elevation with fantastic views is what you can get hiking on the Mount Benson Loop near Nanaimo. As it is located in a reach environment, take lots of breaks to enjoy the area and get enough energy. If you are not ready for wet terrains, try it on a dry and cool day. You would be satisfied as an experienced hiker.

Camping in Telegraph Cove Campground

Camping in Telegraph Cove Campground

The old-growth forest on Vancouver Island's east coast maintains a great campground to spend a night. The Telegraph Cove Campground spoils the guests and visitors with colourful buildings, wonderful ocean-view, and a beautiful campground and resort with a spectacular atmosphere. Also, campsites and accommodations are facilitated for your convenience.

Goose Spit Regional Park Kiteboarding

Goose Spit Regional Park Kiteboarding

When you plan to choose a destination to go kiteboarding, you will get lost in the reasons you should select Goose Spit Regional Park. A scenic beach including a fantastic ecosystem will provide you with a handful of activities, kiteboarding in particular. Diverse wildlife is also observable.

Wall Beach Diving

Wall Beach Diving

Don't just listen to people talking about Wall Beach. Come and see how beautiful this sea lion habitat is. Incredible diving opportunities are provided for both armature and professional divers. The chance to see several diverse marine life there is Wall Beach adds up to the reasons why one should come to this spectacular beach.

Telegraph Cove Whale Watching

Telegraph Cove Whale Watching

From Mid-June through October, you will have lots of adventures ahead of you in Telegraph Cove. While exploring the waters to observe Whales, you may encounter other marine creatures if you are lucky. Besides, other creators such as bears, eagles, sea lions and porpoises are observable.

Marble River Canyon Kayaking

Marble River Canyon Kayaking

Marble River Canyon is one of Vancouver Island’s hidden treasures for kayakers—a rugged waterway defined by dramatic rock formations, secluded caves, and serene still waters. Nestled on the east side of the island near Quatsino and Coal Harbour, this canyon offers an unforgettable mix of white-water thrills, scenic tranquility, and rich natural history. In this guide, every detail—from access routes to on-water challenges—is laid out to help you plan a safe and exhilarating adventure.

Esquimalt Lagoon Windsurfing

Esquimalt Lagoon Windsurfing

If you are looking for a place to make immortal memories of your windsurfing experience, Esquimalt Lagoon would be an ideal place to do so. As one of the seven migratory bird sanctuaries, this lagoon with clear shallow water provides you with ample opportunity for water activities, including windsurfing. Also, beautiful birds travelling between North and South America are observable.

Adrenaline Kickers

An Adventure Like Never Before!

Wickaninnish Beach Storm Watching

Wickaninnish Beach Storm Watching

Big swells and harsh waves have made this quiet, beautiful beach a hot spot for storm watchers and surfers. So., let your journey lead you to Wickaninnish Beach, where you can meet your expectations of adventure and fun. It's a big beach for wandering on with a nice and long curving view. Wickaninnish Beach is a kid-friendly beach with high chances of observing diverse sea life. Then, do not miss it for the world.

Fair Harbour Kayaking

Fair Harbour Kayaking

Give rewards to yourself for working hard all week and plan to visit Fair Harbour to kill kayaking opportunities. Fair Harbour is an oceanic kayaking zone with all the necessary equipment to surf the water. Besides, you can find great recreational locations around and check all the activities on your to-do list.

Wild Pacific Trail Storm Watching

Wild Pacific Trail Storm Watching

While hiking Wild Pacific, you are given a chance to enjoy a fantastic storm watching. With hurricane-force winds, both trails of Wild Pacific offer an excellent opportunity to watch storms. Not to mention that overlooking views are provided throughout the hike, which doubles the joy of walking on this long stunning trail.

Camping in the Jordan River Regional Park Campground

Camping in the Jordan River Regional Park Campground

Use your memory as your travel bag and fill them as best as you can. Follow your desires of camping and visit the Jordan River Regional Park Campground. a quiet, serene campsite in which you have the chance to stay away from the bustle in town. Please have a visit to gorgeous waterfalls, which are fantastic since they don’t plunge into the water but drain into the ground.

Camping in Fillongley Provincial Park Campground

Camping in Fillongley Provincial Park Campground

If you got a few days free and you plan to spend it on Vancouver Island, pay a visit to Fillongely Provincial Park to experience every possible way of camping. Nestled amongst lush green deciduous trees, visitors would enjoy excellent hiking trails with picturesque sights. This quiet, clean, and grassy park provides you with exciting activities and a gorgeous ocean and forest view.

Victoria Whale Watching

Victoria Whale Watching

Almost 70% of whale-watching adventures take place in the BC capital. So, while you are in Victoria, try to make the most out of your freedom from work and check our incredible whale watching tours provided for you there. A trip to Race Rocks Ecological Reserve may also be available for the admirers of nature.

Camping in the Rathtrevor Beach Campground

Camping in the Rathtrevor Beach Campground

Vancouver Island is saturated with treasury campgrounds, of which one of the best is Rathtrevor Beach Campground. You are provided with different campsites and facilities there, and the beautiful beach is a fantastic place to forget all the bills and relax by the water. You would not be the same when you observe how differently the sun scatters its light on the majestic mountains around.

Quatsino Sound Kayaking

Quatsino Sound Kayaking

Stretch your minds and imaginations to a different experience of kayaking by going to Quatsino Sound. As a mysterious place, it is known as underground caverns, and it offers undeniably chances for those in love with paddling. While you are on the water and paddling the smooth waves, you may be lucky and observe some marine creatures that can add to your joy.

Goose Spit Regional Park Kiteboarding

Goose Spit Regional Park Kiteboarding

When you plan to choose a destination to go kiteboarding, you will get lost in the reasons you should select Goose Spit Regional Park. A scenic beach including a fantastic ecosystem will provide you with a handful of activities, kiteboarding in particular. Diverse wildlife is also observable.

Island View Beach Kiteboarding

Island View Beach Kiteboarding

Meet your inner kiteboarder while you are on Island View Beach. A beautiful sandy beach, offering undeniable opportunities for adventure. Kiteboarding facilities provided for you will fulfill your expectations. Moreover, abundant birds are observable, and you can enjoy several outdoor activities offered for you on this cute sandy beach.

Goose Spit Regional Park Kiteboarding

Goose Spit Regional Park Kiteboarding

When you plan to choose a destination to go kiteboarding, you will get lost in the reasons you should select Goose Spit Regional Park. A scenic beach including a fantastic ecosystem will provide you with a handful of activities, kiteboarding in particular. Diverse wildlife is also observable.

Shawnigan Lake Wakeboarding and Waterskiing

Shawnigan Lake Wakeboarding and Waterskiing

Surrounded by parks and its proximity to a live community is at least two of many reasons why you should come to Shawnigan lake. Not only wakeboarders and water-skiers will benefit from the waters of this lovely lake, but also paddlers are given the best chance to have a great time onboard.

Camping in Elk Falls Provincial Park Campground

Camping in Elk Falls Provincial Park Campground

Right in between old-growth forests, Elk Falls Provincial Park Campground is best known for its fishery. After you camped and had your relaxing moments, you can take a long walk through the coastline while enjoying the scenery of a beautiful fall that can make your walk more delightful. Also, other recreational activities may make your stay more enjoyable.

Jordan River Storm Watching

Jordan River Storm Watching

Travel to Vancouver Island for your inner adventure lover's sake and fulfil its desires by visiting Jordan River. As a paradise for storm watching, it is known as the home of surfers too. At the same time, you are sipping your coffee, and you can enjoy the outstanding view of the Pacific Ocean. You are blessed with probably the best chances of storm watching.

Alcala Point in Porlier Pass Diving

Alcala Point in Porlier Pass Diving

Looking for a daring diving experience? Hop on and drive to Alcala Point in Porlier Pass diving site. There is a fantastic diving place where you may need a diving guide during winter due to enormous waves. Also, plenty of marine life is living there, so employing safety is mandatory.

Kitty Coleman Beach & Bates Beach Surfing

Kitty Coleman Beach & Bates Beach Surfing

Leave your job and its responsibilities for a few days and try to feed your soul. If you are looking for a way to add excitement to your journey, Kitty Coleman Beach & Bates Beach will provide you with great opportunities to embrace and skim the surface of the water. Wave surfing on Kitty Coleman Beach and the low-tide pools of Bates Beach would make you feel fully charged and ready to get back doing your job.

Fair Harbour Kayaking

Fair Harbour Kayaking

Give rewards to yourself for working hard all week and plan to visit Fair Harbour to kill kayaking opportunities. Fair Harbour is an oceanic kayaking zone with all the necessary equipment to surf the water. Besides, you can find great recreational locations around and check all the activities on your to-do list.

Camping in French Beach Provincial Park Campground

Camping in French Beach Provincial Park Campground

Within the territory of T'sou-ke first nation, French Beach Provincial Park Campground is a beautiful heavenly campground that allows you to record unforgettable memories. Call your dreams of camping a plane while camping in this campground; while it has ample facilities and incredible scenery, you cannot get enough of it.

Cox Bay Surfing

Cox Bay Surfing

Let your surfer spirit free on the extended beach of Cox Bay. One of the merits of surfing is that consistent offshore winds from the northeast facilitate surfing most of the time, which has made Cox Bay Beach one of the popular destinations for surfers. According to the visitors, the delightful walk you can enjoy from where your stay may cause the preference of this beautiful beach to the others.

Port Hardy Whale Watching

Port Hardy Whale Watching

Looking for a way through which you can make your adventure on Vancouver Island unforgettable? Do not forget to stop by Port hardy while you are in the northern parts of the island. There you will be able to sight magnificent killer whales, near which you should apply ample caution. However, observing them is better an oops than a what if.

Family Adventurers

Endless Family Fun!

Culture Aficionados

Immerse Yourself in Vancouver Island’s Culture!