Vancouver Island: 10 places to see on the Pacific coast
Explore Vancouver Island, BC, Canada's Pacific Coast destination known for its mild climate, spanning 460 kilometers from Victoria in the south to Cape Scott's wilderness in the north. The island combines old-growth forests, rugged landscapes, rocky peaks, and mysterious coastlines.
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- Goldstream Trestle has been closed to the public
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- The Quarry (Kingzett Lake) has been closed to the public
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- Fall is the best time to visit Goldstream Provincial Park to witness the salmon run
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- Lake Cowichan gets busy during summer; best time for tubing on the Cowichan River
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- Summer is peak season for West Coast Trail and Juan de Fuca Trail with larger crowds
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- Sombrio Beach is a popular weekend getaway during summer for beach camping
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- Tofino and Ucluelet are about 4 hours from Victoria by car and only 30 minutes apart from each other
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- Book whale watching tours from Victoria's harbor; Parliament Building is located across the harbor
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- Cameron Lake and Cathedral Grove are located near each other in central Vancouver Island between Parksville and Port Alberni
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- Cowichan Valley is located in Canada's only maritime Mediterranean climatic zone with warmest year-round temperatures in the country
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- Mount Washington in Strathcona Provincial Park is popular for skiing during winter
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VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC, CANADA | 10 INCREDIBLE places to visit on Vancouver Island