Surrounded by bodies of water from all sides, Vancouver Island boasts of beautiful coastal views, trails, and beaches to keep yourself entertained. Here are the Best 20 Things to Do on Vancouver Island:
Catch some waves with Tofino Surf Company - Tofino
Walk along the beach and forest trails at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Ucluelet
Canoe, kayak or paddle board at Strathcona National Park with Strathcona Park Lodge - Strathcona
Camp, fish or visit the waterfalls at Elk Falls Provincial Park and Protected Area - Campbell River
Hike, cycle, or horseback ride at Kinsol Trestle - Cowichan Valley
Visit a tasting room at Rocky Creek Winery - Cowichan Valley
Hike the trails at MacMillan Provincial Park - Nanaimo
Surf, hike and camp at Juan de Fuca Provincial Park - Port Renfrew/Sooke
Go scuba diving with Rockfish Divers - Victoria
Learn about aircraft and aviation history at BC Aviation Museum - Sidney
Hike the trails and view the organisms at Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park - Cowichan Valley
Go oyster and clam picking at Nanoose Bay Recreational Shellfish Reserve - Lantzville
Take in Nanaimo's waterfront views at Pipers Lagoon Park - Nanaimo
Camp, swim or hike at Sooke Potholes Provincial Park - Sooke
Go cave diving at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park - Qualicum Beach
Enjoy a picnic or go birdwatching at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - Parksville
Visit the historical sites and enjoy high tea at the Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada
Go wakesurfing or boating at Sproat Lake with Fish and Duck Resort - Alberni Valley
Stroll around the beautiful flowerbeds at The Butchart Gardens - Greater Victoria
Take a dip in the natural hot mineral spring pools at Maquinna Marine Provincial Park - Alberni-Clayoquot C