Vancouver Island Holidays
Vancouver Island Holidays
Vancouver Island Holidays
Vancouver Island Holidays
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...
Why Visit Vancouver Island?
- 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 7 experiences in Vancouver Island
Sunset Whale & Wildlife Watching
Depart from Victoria on an open vessel and see whales as the sun sets. A naturalist/biologist are on board and a hydrophone to hear the whales!
from
£115
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 a cocktail and local wine.
from
£49
Great Bears of the Bute
Join an Indigenous guide as you travel from Campbell River on an exciting tour that begins with a 2 hour boat journey. Engage in respectful wildlife viewing while you discover the people, land and waters of this spectacular region.
from
£395
(including lunch)
Tofino Whale Watching Cruise
During this 2½ hour tour from Tofino, you’ll explore Clayoquot Sound’s wild coastline. Watch for an array of whales, orcas, sea lions, otters and birds. Tour available on either a covered boat or rigid hull, inflatable Zodiac.
from
£119
People, Water & Land Tour
A half day trip from Campbell River offering a hands-on experience of First Nations culture. Travel through Homalco territory, enjoy an interpretive walk, explore the history of Aupe and also watch for marine wildlife.
from
£225
(including snacks)
Tofino Coastal Bear Watch
Join a 2½ hour tour from Tofino along Clayoquot Sound’s fjord inlets in search of black bears. Watch as they emerge from the forests to forage for rock crabs at low tide.
from
£109
Victoria Whale Watching by Catamaran
On this half day trip, sail the Salish Sea in search of orcas, other whales and marine wildlife aboard a semi-covered catamaran.
from
£119
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