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Huddled along the south-western coast of British Columbia and across the Georgia Strait from Vancouver, Vancouver Island is a land of great contrast and even greater beauty. British Columbia's capital city, Victoria, is located here and boasts historical architecture, blooming gardens and a busy harbor. Outside of cities like Victoria and Nanaimo, the island's bold wilderness presents numerous natural wonders, including three provincial parks and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve at Clayoquot Sound.
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“"Best Kept Secret in Nanaimo!"”

Huong Lan

5 of 5 stars
dogsear
Canada
Nov 20, 2009

This Vietnamese Cuisine restaurant is one of the best I've eaten at. Tommy Vuu and family offer great vietnamese dishes at great prices where their service and friendly atmosphere is foremost. This is...more

“Welcome home :D”

Tofino Trek Inn

5 of 5 stars
Loransse
Quebec
Nov 20, 2009

Home away from home is all I can say to describe the Tofino Trek Inn. Its one of these place where you stop for a night and leave a week later. You might enter as a customer but you leave a a friend...more

“My beautiful Empress!!!”

The Fairmont Empress

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Suz84
Wollongong, Australia
Nov 20, 2009

Easily the nicest hotel we stayed in whist travelling through Canada! We stayed in a lot of Fairmont's and this one is my absolute favourite. Great location by the water, plenty to see and do nearby...more

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