Vancouver Island
Travel Guide
Visit Vancouver Island
Where to stay in Vancouver Island
Downtown Victoria
Downtown Victoria boasts a lively atmosphere with movie theatres, stage theatres, hotels, and various dining options. Explore tourist attractions like Bastion Square, Centennial Square, and the historic Chinatown.
Inner Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.
James Bay
You can explore vibrant attractions like Beacon Hill Park, Fisherman's Wharf Park, and the Royal British Columbia Museum in this area near Victoria's Inner Harbour. Accessible via Belleville Street and other main roads, it also offers a HeliJet terminal and a US ferries terminal.
Saanich East
While visiting Saanich East, you might make a stop by sights like Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course.
Esquimalt
Southern tip of Vancouver Island hosts Esquimalt, a municipality with a rich naval history and heritage sites like Craigflower farmhouse and schoolhouse. Explore the area along the historic Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway.
Bear Mountain Resort
While Bear Mountain Resort isn't home to many top sights, Bear Mountain Golf Club and Goldstream Provincial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Reef Point Cottages
The Cottages on Salt Spring Island
Popular places to visit
Victoria Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Harbour. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Parksville Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Parksville Beach during your travels in Parksville? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Royal BC Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Royal BC Museum in Victoria. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Wickaninnish Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Wickaninnish Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Long Beach. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Hit the slopes in Courtenay with a visit to Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Government Street
Government Street is just one of the places to see in Victoria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour
- Victoria Harbour
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Duke Point Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- University of Victoria
- Chesterman Beach
- Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Parksville Beach
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
- Royal BC Museum
- Wickaninnish Beach
- Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
- Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara
- Mount Washington Alpine Resort
- Government Street
- Port Hardy Ferry Terminal
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- Mackenzie Beach
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Sooke Harbour
- Cox Bay Beach
- Ganges Marina
- Ucluelet Big Beach
- Bear Mountain Golf Club
- Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
- Chinatown
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Goldstream Provincial Park
- Woodgrove Shopping Centre