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Located on a bay on Vancouver Island’s west coast, this resort town offers forest hikes, surfing beaches and whale-watching tours.

Learn about the region’s human and natural history, visit some of the oldest buildings in the province and see a special collection of totem poles.

From beaches and watersports in summer to cross-country skiing and skating in winter, this lake sets the scene for year-round leisure activities.

Find the \"City of Legends\" at Canada\'s easternmost point. Explore its dramatic iceberg-spotted coast and enjoy its distinctly artistic atmosphere.

Located on a bay on Vancouver Island’s west coast, this resort town offers forest hikes, surfing beaches and whale-watching tours.

See steam-powered logging, ancient stone carvings and salmon leaping up waterfalls in the fertile forestlands around this port.   

Hike, ski or ride on horseback through magnificent sub-alpine forest to spot birds and mountain wildflowers in the traditional home of the Upper Kutenai Indians.

Experience island life on this Salish Sea archipelago, where you’ll find wineries, artists’ galleries, secluded beaches and protected forest reserves.

Unwind on soft white sands and ride the waves at a picturesque beach where many people learn how to surf.

Take a waterfall shower and wander through thick rainforest before hiking down the rocky coastline near this charming town.

Visit the art galleries, boutiques, brewery, farmers market and theaters of this buzzing island across False Creek from central Vancouver.