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Vancouver Island holidays in Canada

Nestled along Canada's west coast is Vancouver Island, a paradise of tranquil islands, pristine coastlines and emerald forests where the ever-present Pacific Ocean shapes the scenery. In addition to British Columbia's vibrant capital city, Victoria, you'll find colourful quirky communities, a wide range of attractions and outdoor adventure.

Beaming with ambience, Victoria, is a vibrant capital. With a nod to its English heritage, the city is filled with gardens and seafront parks, stately hotels and museums, bohemian eateries and craft breweries. It’s also the gateway to legendary Butchart Gardens, food and wine touring, whale watching and ocean...

Historic Victoria
Butchart Gardens
Majestic coastlines
Picturesque towns
Outdoor activities
Colourful heritage
Wildlife viewing

Vancouver Island Travel Guide

Best time to go

This region has a varied climate that allows for diverse activities whatever the season. In general, the weather is influenced by mountains and ocean, so mild along the south coast and more extreme as you move inland and north. Spring is prime wildlife viewing time on the island, while summer is a great season for hiking and exploring, autumn can bring storms to the west coast, while winter can bring snowfall to the mountains, but remains temperate in Victoria.

Travel Information

There are no flights from the UK to Vancouver Island. From Vancouver, you can take a scenic ferry which takes around 90 minutes. Alternatively floatplanes or regular planes take 35 minutes.

Local currency

Canadian dollar

Unmissable Experiences

Showing 8 experiences in Vancouver Island

Sunset Whale & Wildlife Watching

Depart from Victoria on an open vessel for a 3 hour tour to see whales in the soft light of the setting sun. A naturalist/biologist are on board and a hydrophone to hear the whales!

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£99

Eat Like a Canadian Walking Tour

On this 2½ hour tour from Victoria sample a variety of Canadian dishes and hear the stories behind them. Includes 7 culinary stops and roughly an hour of light walking.

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£65

Bear Watching by Boat

Embark on a 2½ hour adventure from Tofino in the hope of spying magnificent black bears. Travel along the lush coastline and witness animals emerging from the forests to wander the shore in search of food. Tour is by covered vessel.

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£105

The Gardens Experience

Explore the wonders of beautiful Butchart Gardens on this 3½ hour tour from Victoria. You’re free to explore the gardens under your own steam and can choose from a selection of departure and return times.

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£55

Whale & Wildlife Tour

Set out from Campbell River on a 4 hour tour by covered boat or zodiac and explore the waters of the Salish Sea, Discovery Passage and Johnstone Strait. There’s an abundance of wildlife in the area, including humpback whales, killer whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins, bears, sea lions and more.

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£129

Tofino Whale Watching Cruise

During this 2½ hour tour from Tofino, you’ll explore Clayoquot Sound, hailed as the best whale watching location in the world. Keep watch for Pacific Gray whales, humpack whales, transient orcas and more.

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£99

Tofino Whales & Sea Otters

Depart Tofino by zodiac or covered boat for a 2½ hour tour. Travel through both protected and open-coast marine waters in search of grey whales, sea otters, humpback whales, sea lions and more.

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£99

Victoria Whale Watching by Catamaran

This 3-4 hour trip aboard a semi-covered catamaran tours the Salish Sea off Victoria in search of orcas, other whales and marine wildlife.

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£105

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