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Vancouver Island is on of the most remarkable islands in North America known for it’s dynamic beauty, remote accessibility, and direct connection to the wild. Ancient forests, snowcapped mountains, blue water lakes, hidden waterfalls, remote beaches, all just an adventure away.

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Chasing The Herring Spawn

For the entire month of March we tracked and chased the herring run in the Salish Sea along the coast of Vancouver Island…

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Experiences from Vancouver Island

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Vancouver Island Trips

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INFO & RESOURCES

Everything You Need To Know About Vancouver Island

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Some Quick Answers To The Most Frequent Questions
How Many Days Do You Need For Vancouver Island

For the best experience, plan on spending one to two weeks on Vancouver Island. This gives you enough time to road trip from Victoria through Nanaimo and up to Either Tofino and Ucluelet or Bamfield. You can also reach the northern communities like Telegraph Cove or Port Hardy. With two weeks, you can explore both the rugged west coast and the more sheltered east coast, including time for whale watching, hot springs, and hiking.

At minimum, plan on spending 4-5 days on Vancouver Island. This gives you just enough time to explore one region thoroughly. For example, you can focus on Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands, explore the Nanaimo area and central island attractions, or concentrate on the Tofino area and Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast.

When is The Best Time To Visit Vancouver Island

For the best experience, plan on spending one to two weeks on Vancouver Island. This gives you enough time to road trip from Victoria through Nanaimo and up to Either Tofino and Ucluelet or Bamfield. You can also reach the northern communities like Telegraph Cove or Port Hardy. With two weeks, you can explore both the rugged west coast and the more sheltered east coast, including time for whale watching, hot springs, and hiking.

At minimum, plan on spending 4-5 days on Vancouver Island. This gives you just enough time to explore one region thoroughly. For example, you can focus on Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands, explore the Nanaimo area and central island attractions, or concentrate on the Tofino area and Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast.

How Big Is Vancouver Island

For the best experience, plan on spending one to two weeks on Vancouver Island. This gives you enough time to road trip from Victoria through Nanaimo and up to Either Tofino and Ucluelet or Bamfield. You can also reach the northern communities like Telegraph Cove or Port Hardy. With two weeks, you can explore both the rugged west coast and the more sheltered east coast, including time for whale watching, hot springs, and hiking.

At minimum, plan on spending 4-5 days on Vancouver Island. This gives you just enough time to explore one region thoroughly. For example, you can focus on Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands, explore the Nanaimo area and central island attractions, or concentrate on the Tofino area and Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast.

How Do You Get Around Vancouver Island

For the best experience, plan on spending one to two weeks on Vancouver Island. This gives you enough time to road trip from Victoria through Nanaimo and up to Either Tofino and Ucluelet or Bamfield. You can also reach the northern communities like Telegraph Cove or Port Hardy. With two weeks, you can explore both the rugged west coast and the more sheltered east coast, including time for whale watching, hot springs, and hiking.

At minimum, plan on spending 4-5 days on Vancouver Island. This gives you just enough time to explore one region thoroughly. For example, you can focus on Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands, explore the Nanaimo area and central island attractions, or concentrate on the Tofino area and Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast.

Is Vancouver Island & Victoria The Same?

For the best experience, plan on spending one to two weeks on Vancouver Island. This gives you enough time to road trip from Victoria through Nanaimo and up to Either Tofino and Ucluelet or Bamfield. You can also reach the northern communities like Telegraph Cove or Port Hardy. With two weeks, you can explore both the rugged west coast and the more sheltered east coast, including time for whale watching, hot springs, and hiking.

At minimum, plan on spending 4-5 days on Vancouver Island. This gives you just enough time to explore one region thoroughly. For example, you can focus on Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands, explore the Nanaimo area and central island attractions, or concentrate on the Tofino area and Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast.

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Flying To Vancouver Island

For the best experience, plan on spending one to two weeks on Vancouver Island. This gives you enough time to road trip from Victoria through Nanaimo and up to Either Tofino and Ucluelet or Bamfield. You can also reach the northern communities like Telegraph Cove or Port Hardy. With two weeks, you can explore both the rugged west coast and the more sheltered east coast, including time for whale watching, hot springs, and hiking.

At minimum, plan on spending 4-5 days on Vancouver Island. This gives you just enough time to explore one region thoroughly. For example, you can focus on Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands, explore the Nanaimo area and central island attractions, or concentrate on the Tofino area and Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast.

Driving To Vancouver Island

For the best experience, plan on spending one to two weeks on Vancouver Island. This gives you enough time to road trip from Victoria through Nanaimo and up to Either Tofino and Ucluelet or Bamfield. You can also reach the northern communities like Telegraph Cove or Port Hardy. With two weeks, you can explore both the rugged west coast and the more sheltered east coast, including time for whale watching, hot springs, and hiking.

At minimum, plan on spending 4-5 days on Vancouver Island. This gives you just enough time to explore one region thoroughly. For example, you can focus on Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands, explore the Nanaimo area and central island attractions, or concentrate on the Tofino area and Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast.

Sailing To Vancouver Island

For the best experience, plan on spending one to two weeks on Vancouver Island. This gives you enough time to road trip from Victoria through Nanaimo and up to Either Tofino and Ucluelet or Bamfield. You can also reach the northern communities like Telegraph Cove or Port Hardy. With two weeks, you can explore both the rugged west coast and the more sheltered east coast, including time for whale watching, hot springs, and hiking.

At minimum, plan on spending 4-5 days on Vancouver Island. This gives you just enough time to explore one region thoroughly. For example, you can focus on Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands, explore the Nanaimo area and central island attractions, or concentrate on the Tofino area and Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast.

Taking A Train To Vancouver Island

For the best experience, plan on spending one to two weeks on Vancouver Island. This gives you enough time to road trip from Victoria through Nanaimo and up to Either Tofino and Ucluelet or Bamfield. You can also reach the northern communities like Telegraph Cove or Port Hardy. With two weeks, you can explore both the rugged west coast and the more sheltered east coast, including time for whale watching, hot springs, and hiking.

At minimum, plan on spending 4-5 days on Vancouver Island. This gives you just enough time to explore one region thoroughly. For example, you can focus on Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands, explore the Nanaimo area and central island attractions, or concentrate on the Tofino area and Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast.

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How Many Days Do You Need For Vancouver Island

For the best experience, plan on spending one to two weeks on Vancouver Island. This gives you enough time to road trip from Victoria through Nanaimo and up to Either Tofino and Ucluelet or Bamfield. You can also reach the northern communities like Telegraph Cove or Port Hardy. With two weeks, you can explore both the rugged west coast and the more sheltered east coast, including time for whale watching, hot springs, and hiking.

At minimum, plan on spending 4-5 days on Vancouver Island. This gives you just enough time to explore one region thoroughly. For example, you can focus on Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands, explore the Nanaimo area and central island attractions, or concentrate on the Tofino area and Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast.

When is The Best Time To Visit Vancouver Island

For the best experience, plan on spending one to two weeks on Vancouver Island. This gives you enough time to road trip from Victoria through Nanaimo and up to Either Tofino and Ucluelet or Bamfield. You can also reach the northern communities like Telegraph Cove or Port Hardy. With two weeks, you can explore both the rugged west coast and the more sheltered east coast, including time for whale watching, hot springs, and hiking.

At minimum, plan on spending 4-5 days on Vancouver Island. This gives you just enough time to explore one region thoroughly. For example, you can focus on Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands, explore the Nanaimo area and central island attractions, or concentrate on the Tofino area and Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast.

How Big Is Vancouver Island

For the best experience, plan on spending one to two weeks on Vancouver Island. This gives you enough time to road trip from Victoria through Nanaimo and up to Either Tofino and Ucluelet or Bamfield. You can also reach the northern communities like Telegraph Cove or Port Hardy. With two weeks, you can explore both the rugged west coast and the more sheltered east coast, including time for whale watching, hot springs, and hiking.

At minimum, plan on spending 4-5 days on Vancouver Island. This gives you just enough time to explore one region thoroughly. For example, you can focus on Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands, explore the Nanaimo area and central island attractions, or concentrate on the Tofino area and Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast.

How Do You Get Around Vancouver Island

For the best experience, plan on spending one to two weeks on Vancouver Island. This gives you enough time to road trip from Victoria through Nanaimo and up to Either Tofino and Ucluelet or Bamfield. You can also reach the northern communities like Telegraph Cove or Port Hardy. With two weeks, you can explore both the rugged west coast and the more sheltered east coast, including time for whale watching, hot springs, and hiking.

At minimum, plan on spending 4-5 days on Vancouver Island. This gives you just enough time to explore one region thoroughly. For example, you can focus on Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands, explore the Nanaimo area and central island attractions, or concentrate on the Tofino area and Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast.

Is Vancouver Island & Victoria The Same?

For the best experience, plan on spending one to two weeks on Vancouver Island. This gives you enough time to road trip from Victoria through Nanaimo and up to Either Tofino and Ucluelet or Bamfield. You can also reach the northern communities like Telegraph Cove or Port Hardy. With two weeks, you can explore both the rugged west coast and the more sheltered east coast, including time for whale watching, hot springs, and hiking.

At minimum, plan on spending 4-5 days on Vancouver Island. This gives you just enough time to explore one region thoroughly. For example, you can focus on Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands, explore the Nanaimo area and central island attractions, or concentrate on the Tofino area and Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast.

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