Things to do in Vancouver Island

Activities, attractions and tours

Vancouver Island
British Columbia Parliament Building which includes a park, night scenes and heritage architecture
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island
Sooke featuring a sunset and a pebble beach

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What to do in Vancouver Island


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Areas of Vancouver Island

Victoria which includes a city, street scenes and a house

Downtown Victoria

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Victoria Royal Theatre or Bay Centre while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Victoria
Victoria Harbour featuring heritage elements and a bay or harbor

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.

Inner Harbour
Victoria showing a coastal town and a marina

James Bay

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

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Esquimalt

Esquimalt is popular for its colorful gardens, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sooke Salmon Charters or CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum.

Esquimalt
The largest urban forest on the Saanich Peninsula.

Saanich East

While visiting Saanich East, you might make a stop by sights like Lochside Regional Trail and Cadboro Bay.

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Saanich West

While there might not be top attractions in Saanich West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Princess Louisa Inlet and Lochside Regional Trail.

Saanich West