Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island in Canada is one of the most beautiful places in the entire country. People who visit there will tell you that once you have experienced what Vancouver Island has to offer, you will definitely go back for more. In fact, this island was voted number one in all of North America for the past five years by a top travel magazine.

Whether traveling as a couple or family, Vancouver Island makes the ideal destination. There you will discover endless stretches of white sand along with many wilderness areas just waiting to be explored. People who love to golf will find some of the greatest courses, 50 in all. Best of all, not only are the golf courses scenic but open all year long.


Other popular outdoor activities include scuba diving, mountain climbing, ocean kayaking, fossil digging, hiking, fishing, swimming, and much more. However, if you are planning a trip to Vancouver Island for some rest and relaxation, you will find the forest area quiet and isolated. In other words, regardless of what you are looking for in a vacation, Vancouver Island has it all and then some.

This particular island is the largest off the Pacific Coast in North America and the tenth largest in Canada. To give you an idea of the size, consider there are more than 6,000 islands in British Columbia. The island is so large that it is 90% greater than Long Island in New York and even larger than many Asian and European countries, stretching 39 miles at the narrowest point and 58 miles at the widest point.

Today, more than 725,000 people live on Vancouver Island. There are a number of sightseeing tours so you can see the majority of the island. The island also offers many great activities such as year-round festivals, great entertainment, and many local arts and crafts. Other popular activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, hang-gliding, caving, and 4x4 tours. Without doubt, Vancouver Island is an excellent opportunity just waiting to be experienced.


Last Updated: 10/19/2006 3:14:00 PM

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