British Columbia

Vancouver Island

Things to Do in Vancouver Island

Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Canada - Vancouver Island Attractions

Things to Do in Vancouver Island

Ways to tour Vancouver Island

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Vancouver Island.

Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
364
Bus Tours
from
$191.48
per adult
Ultimate Marine Whale & Wildlife Tour
26
Full-day Tours
from
$99.97
per adult
3-Hour Butchart Gardens and City Tour
3
Luxury Car Tours
from
$180.00
per adult (price varies by group size)
60-Minute Beacon Hill Park Tour
49
Horse Carriage Rides
from
$176.87
per group (up to 6)
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings
59
Bus Tours
from
$126.89
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
1,010
Private and Luxury
from
$65.33
per adult
Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer
7
from
$60.85
per adult
Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver
267
Full-day Tours
from
$202.97
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Ucluelet Tour, Pacific Rim Expedition to Barkley Sound Viewpoint
6
Adventure Tours
from
$483.71
per group (up to 4)
Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure from Victoria
858
from
$127.65
per adult

Half-day Tours

Top Attractions in Vancouver Island

1. The Butchart Gardens

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens

Temporarily closed

The highlight is Sunken Garden (pictured in all magnets and postcards), Ross Fountain (a must see! Absolutely beautif...

2. Inner Harbour

Bodies of Water • Historic Walking Areas

Built in the Neo-Baroque style, the buildings represent the life blood of BC’s political life.

3. Wild Pacific Trail

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... sections of the trail: the lighthouse loop and the long stretch from Brown's Beach to the Ancient Cedars Loop Trail.

4. Beacon Hill Park

Fairfield

By DorsetWanderer44

It hosts what purports to be the tallest totem pole in Canada!

5. Royal BC Museum

Speciality Museums

James Bay

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The permanent exhibits, on the history of British Columbia and the Indigenous peoples, we are familiar with.

6. Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

James Bay

It overlooks Victoria's beautiful Inner Harbour, the buildings and surrounding areas are located in the territory of…

7. Pacific Rim National Park

National Parks • Hiking Trails

The Kwisitis Visitor Center at the south end of Long Beach has spectacular views of the beach as well as a small muse...

8. Chesterman Beach

Go at low tide and see the starfish and sea anemones, explore the shore etc. can be busy in summer.

9. Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park

By Travelling_MacDs

Our family of four (includes boys 13 and 16) did the Main Cave Adventure and had a great time.

10. Craigdarroch Castle

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Rockland

Completed in 1890, the "castle" which is really a large Victorian mansion, has four stories covering 25,000 square feet…

11. Rainforest Trail

great walk - the red cedar boardwalk that takes you on the 1KM loop is in great shape and well taken care of.

12. Cathedral Grove

This is one of our favourite spots, the trees are breathtaking and both sides are beautiful.

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Walking & Biking Tours

Whale Watching

Kayaking Tours

Nature and Wildlife Tours

Cultural & Theme Tours

Luxury & Special Occasions

Food, Wine & Nightlife