Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Vancouver Island is a breathtaking Canadian vacation destination with many options for those interested in outdoor adventures and encounters with wildlife. From the West Coast to the North to the nearby Southern Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island offers unique opportunities for sea kayaking, hiking, First Nations culture and wildlife experiences.

Trips on Vancouver Island

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ORCA CAMP - Johnstone Strait

Few camping experiences will match the fascination and beauty of this sea kayaking adventure with the Orcas in Johnstone Strait.

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WEST COAST TRAIL - Pacific Rim National Park

Come join us on the West Coast Trail! Only a limited number of backpackers are allowed to hike the 75 km adventure challenge each day.

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Pacific Rim National Park

One of the highlights of this island is the Pacific Rim National Park which represents the rich heritage of Canada's Pacific Coast. The park is composed of the West Coast Trail, the Broken Group Islands, and Long Beach.

To the south lies the West Coast Trail, an internationally acclaimed British Columbia hiking and trekking trail stretching from Port Renfrew to Bamfield. Throughout its 75 km (48 miles) length, hikers pass through old growth rain forest encountering beautiful waterfalls and natural sandstone sculptures.

Long Beach stretches between Ucluelet and Tofino over an area of 13,715 hectares. Famous for long sandy beaches, temperate coastal rain forests and storm watching; Long Beach offers a variety of themed trails as well as opportunities for beachcombing, surfing, and encounters with animals such as deer, eagles, black bears, wolves, cougars, whales, seals, and sea lions.

The Broken Group Islands at the entrance of Barkley Sound are an archipelago of over 100 islands, islets and rocky outcrops. This area is an increasingly popular spot for wilderness camping where the sheltered bays provide protection and feature naturally formed arches, blowholes, sandbars and lagoons.

Northern Vancouver Island

Northern Vancouver Island speaks of sparkling waterways, abundant wildlife, scenic vistas, and First Nations culture. Johnstone Strait in the northeast corner of Vancouver Island is known as one of the best places in the world for whale watching - particularly killer whales. The Robson Bight Ecological Reserve was formed to protect killer whale habitat. The abundant food supply of the area also attracts other marine mammals including humpback whales, Pacific white sided dolphins, Dall's porpoises, Stellar's Sea Lions, and much more.

The Broughton Archipelago, a British Columbia Marine Provincial Park contains dozens of undeveloped islands and islets at the mouth of Knight Inlet. It is perfect for kayaking, camping, whale and wildlife watching, boating, and fishing.

The town of Port McNeill, gateway to the Broughton Archipelago, offers a wide range of visitor services and accommodations. Deer can often be seen grazing on the sides of the road and black bears walk the beach .

The area is also rich in First Nations culture and history. Discover petroglyphs etched onto rock walls while kayaking amongst the islands and islets of the Broughton.