Vancouver Island Highlights
Nanaimo
VI's second largest city is also known as Harbour City. You can hike, bike, bungy and kayak here. There’s also a growing arts scene. A good base to explore the island.
Victoria
This small town with a British feel offers good hostels, fun parties and killer whale expeditions. Victoria is a good jumping off point for exploring the island. Locally, don’t miss the Butchart Gardens, whale watching and the Empress Hotel.
Other
Pacific Rim National Park
Strathcona
San Juan de Fuca trail and towns including Tofino, Port Alberni, Ucluelet and Courtenay
Featured Articles
Surrounded by lush rain forest, the campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC) protrudes into the Pacific Ocean.
Stanley Park is the result of remarkable foresight. In 1886 the newly-created Vancouver city council petitioned the...
Bargain Shopping in Montreal for Backpackers
While high-end boutiques figure prominently in some Montreal neighborhoods, there are entire streets brimming with bargains.
While high-end boutiques figure prominently in some Montreal neighborhoods, there are entire streets brimming with bargains.
Nanaimo - VI's second largest city is also known as Harbour City. You can hike, bike, bungy and kayak here.
Vancouver tourist information is located at Centre Plaza Level, 200 Burrard St. (604) 683-2000.
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Featured Articles
Surrounded by lush rain forest, the campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC) protrudes into the Pacific Ocean.
Stanley Park is the result of remarkable foresight. In 1886 the newly-created Vancouver city council petitioned the...
Bargain Shopping in Montreal for Backpackers
While high-end boutiques figure prominently in some Montreal neighborhoods, there are entire streets brimming with bargains.
While high-end boutiques figure prominently in some Montreal neighborhoods, there are entire streets brimming with bargains.
Nanaimo - VI's second largest city is also known as Harbour City. You can hike, bike, bungy and kayak here.
Vancouver tourist information is located at Centre Plaza Level, 200 Burrard St. (604) 683-2000.
USA/Canada Hostels Guide
hostels, maps, tours, money saving tips, free things to do... GET YOUR FREE COPY.