What to do in Vancouver Island

Activities, attractions and tours

Vancouver Island
British Columbia Parliament Building showing a garden, night scenes and heritage architecture
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island
Sooke showing a pebble beach and a sunset

Places to Visit in Vancouver Island

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What to do in Vancouver Island


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Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city

Downtown Victoria

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

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 which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour

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 featuring a coastal town and a marina

James Bay

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

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

Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like Sooke Salmon Charters and CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum while you're in town.

Esquimalt
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Saanich East

If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Lochside Regional Trail and Cadboro Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Saanich East
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Saanich West

Saanich West might not have many top sights, but Princess Louisa Inlet and Lochside Regional Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Saanich West

 

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