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Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet
Ollie #1 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
5 of 5 stars 122 reviews
Owner description: The Wild Pacific Trail is located in Ucluelet and is a seven phase trail system skirting the rugged cliffs and shoreline of the west coast of...... more » Owner description: The Wild Pacific Trail is located in Ucluelet and is a seven phase trail system skirting the rugged cliffs and shoreline of the west coast of Vancouver Island. Overlooking Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands to the east and the open Pacific Ocean to the south and west, it offers spectacular shoreline panoramas and seaward vistas through ancient cedar and spruce-framed viewing platforms constructed on the best headlands along the route. « less
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  327.7 miles from city center
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Chesterman Beach, Tofino
Ollie #2 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
5 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  55.3 miles from city center
Royal BC Museum, Victoria
Ollie #3 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
4.5 of 5 stars 377 reviews
Owner description: Step inside and experience British Columbia. Since 1886 the Royal BC Museum has preserved and shared the human and natural histories of this province....... more » Owner description: Step inside and experience British Columbia. Since 1886 the Royal BC Museum has preserved and shared the human and natural histories of this province. Discover the famous First Peoples, Natural History and Modern History Galleries – a feast of sights, smells and sounds of British Columbia. The Royal BC Museum is also home to a cultural precinct including the BC Archives, Helmcken House, St. Ann's Schoolhouse, the Netherlands Centennial Carillon, Thunderbird Park and Mungo Martin House/Wawadit’la. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Natural History Museums; Art Museums; Museums
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Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino
Ollie #4 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
5 of 5 stars 100 reviews

Pacific Rim National Park/Long Beach unit is located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Canada at the end of Highway 4, sandwiched between 2 ocean-front towns - Ucluelet and... more »

Attraction type  National Parks; Hiking Trails
Distance  55.2 miles from city center
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Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay
Ollie #5 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
4.5 of 5 stars 617 reviews
Owner description: These internationally acclaimed botanical gardens are organized around themes, such as the Rose Garden, the Japanese Garden and the Italian Garden....... more » Owner description: These internationally acclaimed botanical gardens are organized around themes, such as the Rose Garden, the Japanese Garden and the Italian Garden. The gardens have over one million plants, all artistically arranged with not a blade or petal out of place. Special colored lighting illuminates the gardens on summer evenings and musical entertainment fills the air. « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  104.4 miles from city center
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Inner Harbour, Victoria
Ollie #6 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
4.5 of 5 stars 154 reviews
Owner description: This scenic patch of waterfront is the location of Victoria's many tourist attractions, recreational activities, restaurants and shopping. For a...... more » Owner description: This scenic patch of waterfront is the location of Victoria's many tourist attractions, recreational activities, restaurants and shopping. For a special treat, have afternoon tea at the grand Empress Hotel or board a ferry for a harbor tour. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Bodies of Water
Distance  114.5 miles from city center
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Coastal Essence Day Spa, Parksville
Ollie #7 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: Coastal Essence Day Spa is Parksville, BC's newest spa. Located on the beautiful Morningstar Golf Course in the heart of Parksville. This peaceful...... more » Owner description: Coastal Essence Day Spa is Parksville, BC's newest spa. Located on the beautiful Morningstar Golf Course in the heart of Parksville. This peaceful escape offers nurturing spa treatments in a tranquil exclusive environment. Coastal Essence uses all natural and certified organic products in all of its treatments. Connecting your mind, body and soul as one. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  38.0 miles from city center
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Beacon Hill Park, Victoria
Ollie #8 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
4.5 of 5 stars 171 reviews
This park holds a tree planted by Winston Churchill in 1929.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  115.3 miles from city center
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Ucluelet Aquarium, Ucluelet
Ollie #9 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
5 of 5 stars 45 reviews

Admission is $5 . The exhibits are small and easy to see for all ages. The staff are eager to answer questions and are very knowledgeable about the critters they borrow from the... more »

Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  56.4 miles from city center
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Sante Spa Victoria, Victoria
Ollie #10 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Owner description: Located minutes from downtown - award-winning Sante Spa Victoria draws from the elements of nature to inspire, nurture and empower your wellbeing. Our...... more » Owner description: Located minutes from downtown - award-winning Sante Spa Victoria draws from the elements of nature to inspire, nurture and empower your wellbeing. Our full array of spa treatments offers endless opportunities for relaxation, discovery, renewal and spiritual awakening. Here you will experience nature’s escape through treatments that harness the therapeutic benefits of locally cultivated ingredients such as coastal sea kelp, northern clay, and lavender. Discover our signature treatments – created by and exclusive to Sante Spa. Botanical ingredients and indigenous elements are woven together to create a sensory journey that awakens one’s sense of contentment, self-awareness and wellbeing.Discover Sante Spa, Victoria’s Mountain Escape - the splendour of ancient arbutus groves amidst expansive views beckon you here - the calm embrace you experience will bring you back. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  106.9 miles from city center
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Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, Parksville
Ollie #11 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  42.0 miles from city center
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MV Lady Rose, Port Alberni
Ollie #12 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
This cargo ship which travels from Kildonan, Bamfield, Ucluelet and the Broken Group Islands, also carries passengers to various drop-off points.
Attraction type  Ships
Distance  32.0 miles from city center
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Long Beach, Tofino
Ollie #13 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  37.6 miles from city center
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Goldstream Provincial Park, Victoria
Ollie #14 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks
Distance  106.5 miles from city center
Chemainus Theater, Chemainus
Ollie #15 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Owner description: We are a vibrant, established and fully professional theatre nestled in the seaside community of Chemainus, BC. We feature some of the finest...... more » Owner description: We are a vibrant, established and fully professional theatre nestled in the seaside community of Chemainus, BC. We feature some of the finest performers and performances in Canada, Vancouver and Vancouver Island. « less
Attraction type  Theaters
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Galloping Goose Regional Trail, Victoria
Ollie #16 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
A 38-mile unpaved trail, great for biking and hiking.
Attraction type  Trails; Hiking Trails; Biking Trails
Distance  110.5 miles from city center
Newcastle Island, Nanaimo
Ollie #17 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Parks
Walk the Wild Side Trail, Tofino
Ollie #18 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Walk the Wild Side is a 11km hike historically used by the Ahousaht people. Visitors now have the opportunity to experience the culture of the trail...... more » Owner description: Walk the Wild Side is a 11km hike historically used by the Ahousaht people. Visitors now have the opportunity to experience the culture of the trail while hiking along forest boardwalk and 8 gorgeous beaches. Used by the Ahousaht people for thousands of years, Walk the Wild Side Trail is an 11km escape into the remote wilderness of Clayoquot Sound. First restored in the early 1990’s, Walk the Wild Side Trail has developed into must-see ecotourism destination for those visiting Tofino and Ucluelet. Take a tour through the Maaqtusiis reserve and then head out on to the trail with your Ahousaht Heritage Trail guidebook for the ultimate cultural experience! « less
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
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Rainforest Trail, Tofino
Ollie #19 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  53.3 miles from city center
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Hot Springs Cove, Tofino
Ollie #20 of 184 attractions in Vancouver Island
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Hot Springs Cove is about one and a half hours north of Tofino. It's located right in the heart of Clayoquot Sound.
Attraction type  Hot Springs/ Geysers
Distance  60.3 miles from city center
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