Vancouver Island
Awesome Family Vacation Ideas
Vancouver Island BC. Get ready for an awesome vacation.
Not just any vacation - but the vacation of a lifetime! We'll give you the best family vacation ideas.
Everything from secluded beaches, whale watching cruises, fishing for salmon, hiking the West Coast Trail, to luxury resort vacations.
All this and more, can be yours...
Why settle for the mundane?
Come to our island and see what my husband and I discovered over 19 years ago, when we first visited the island--paradise!
We took a ferry to Victoria Canada (BC ferries run from Seattle, Washington, as well as from Vancouver, BC).
Our first impression of the city of Victoria was...flowers!
Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, one of the most famous Victoria, BC hotels
In addition to all the beautiful flowers on the "Island of Gardens", you will also find an incredible number of fascinating animals in the wild--like black bears, grizzly bears, wolves, coyotes, moose, elk, sitka black tailed deer, and marmot.
If you love nature, you'll find many, many great family vacation spots here on the island!
Black bear, near Tofino, on the west coast of V. Island
Vancouver Island has some of the most beautiful scenic views in the world.
You can surf in the big waves on the west coast, swim with your family on the east coast, hike the West Coast Trail (one of the top 10 hiking trails in the world), and ski in the incredibly beautiful mountains on the interior of the island.
Or just take a road trip to enjoy the beautiful, breathtaking views! You'll find wonderful little shops and cafes in the towns along the way, as well (Parkesville, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo and Ladysmith).
View of the Olympic Mountains from Esquimalt, on the southern part of the island.
Speaking of catching the big waves, some of the best surfing in the world is found here.
Surfers say that the best surfing is during the winter months, when the weather is stormy and the waves are HUGE.
Did I mention that storm watching is also a British Columbia winter activity?
Surfing the big waves, near Tofino, Vancouver Island
And, if surfing is not for you, pull up a beach chair and WATCH the fun! Either way, it will be an experience that you won’t forget!
Your beach chairs are waiting...
So won't you join me in discovering all the wonderful secrets of Vancouver Island British Columbia?
I've only begun to tell you about the great family vacation spots and all the wonderful recreational activities and attractions on the island.
Come explore the island with me...
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Vancouver Island Newsletter | Family Vacation Ideas | Events and Festivals Sign up for our free Discover Vancouver Island Newsletter and get the latest news on festivals and events and family vacation ideas in Victoria BC and on Vancouver Island…
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Vancouver Island Blog The travelers' guide to the hidden gems of Vancouver Island. Discover it for yourself!
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Canadian Vacations | Vancouver Island Vacation | Canadian Holidays Considering Canadian vacations? A Vancouver Island vacation MUST be in the equation! This magnificent island is a hidden jewel, just waiting to be discovered!
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Map of Vancouver Island | Vancouver island Map | Map Vancouver Island Here is a map of Vancouver Island, British Columbia to help you plan your Vancouver Island vacation. This Vancouver Island map has all the vacation destinations that you might be considering...
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Vancouver Island Ferries Vancouver Island ferries and other methods of getting toVancouver Island. Includes video.
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Vancouver Island Holidays Plan for your Vancouver Island Holidays with an income from your own website.
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Different Recreational Activities | Adventure Fun on Vancouver Island BC So many different recreational activities on Vancouver Island BC! Choose your favorite outdoor recreational sports or learn how to do new recreational activities for your family fun vacation!
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Family Beach Vacations | Family Vacation Ideas Vancouver Island BC Family beach vacations are popular o Vancouver Island BC. And you will find family vacation ideas to fit every budget - from camping vacations to luxury beach vacations in modern luxury resorts...
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Animals in the Wild | Vancouver Island BC Wildlife Animals Animals in the wild are one of the attractions on Vancouver Island BC. In remote areas of the island, you may see black or grizzly bears, Roosevelt elk, bald eagles, moose, marmot, or sitka deer.
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Vancouver Island Attractions | Family Fun Activities | Victoria Attractions There are Vancouver Island attractions for families, for couples and for young athletes who love adventure! With so much to choose from, you can include activities for everyone when planning a vacatio
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Vancouver Island Parks Vancouver Island Parks total over 132, including National, Provincial and Marine. Find out here!
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Island Markets and Fairs Island markets and fairs for Vancouver Island British Columbia.
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Vancouver Island Whale Watching Discover Vancouver Island Whale Watching. Includes videos!
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Vancouver Island Kayaking Discover the thrill of Vancouver Island Kayaking. Includes video.
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Vancouver Island Salmon Fishing Vancouver Island Salmon Fishing offers some of the best fishing in the world. Includes Video!
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Vancouver Island Ski-ing Discover Vancouver Island Ski-ing at Mount Washington. Included video.
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Vancouver Island Hiking Discover Vancouver Island Hiking. Routes such as the West Coast Trail and Galloping Goose.
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Hornby Island Hornby Island and where to find shark teeth and ammonite fossils.
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Fishing on Vancouver Island | Campbell River Fishing | Fishing for Salmon Fishing on Vancouver Island can be great fun! You can go salt water fishing, surf fishing, kayak fishing, salmon fishing and even fish for steelhead fish. With mild weather year round, you can go fish
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Pacific Rim Festival | Pacific Rim Whale Festival | Vancouver Island Festival The Pacific Rim Festival is an annual Vancouver Island Festival, held in the spring to welcome the whales back to the island. The whale festival features educational events, music, and lots of partyin
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Victoria British Columbia Discover Victoria British Columbia on Vancouver Island. City of Gardens and the capital of B.C. Includes Videos.
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Telegraph Cove Discover Telegraph Cove on northern Vancouver Island.
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Tofino Vancouver Island Discover Tofino Vancouver Island. Pacific coastal town of vast sandy beaches. Videos included.
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Sidney British Columbia Discover Sidney British Columbia, on Vancouver Island.
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Nanaimo Discover Nanaimo British Columbia on Vancouver Island
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Chemainus Discover Chemainus on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Includes Video!
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Campbell River Discover Campbell River on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Includes Video!
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Port Alberni Discover Port Alberni, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Included Video!
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Esquimalt Discover Esquimalt Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Includes Video!
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Lake Cowichan Discover Lake Cowichan, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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Cathedral Grove Discover Cathedral Grove on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Includes Video!
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Saanich Discover Saanich Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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Comox Discover Comox Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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Courtenay Discover Courtenay Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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Sooke Discover Sooke Vancouver Island, British Columbia for yourself.
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Vancouver Island Maps and Books | The Book Shop Vancouver Island maps and books in an online shop. Great selection of books about adventure, hiking, diving, hiking, and other activities for vacationers and residents on Vancouver Island.
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Discover Vancouver Island Links Use our Discover Vancouver Island Links to plan your next vacation.
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British Columbia History | Vancouver Island History An interesting part of British Columbia history is Vancouver Island history. Amazingly, the history of Vancouver Island dates back about 8000 years and it has many interesting stories…
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Facts about Sea Lions | Stellar Sea Lions on Vancouver Island | Sea Lion Facts Here are some fun facts about sea lions that will help you appreciate the stellar sea lions that you see on Vancouver Island. And, some of these sea lion facts may come as a surprise to you…
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