A large island protecting Vancouver from the untamed waters of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver Island is covered with old growth rain forests, a massive mountain range and an extensive system of lakes, rivers, and ocean inlets. Vancouver Island offers some of the best whale and bear viewing, and salmon fishing in the world.
Visit the quaint and British-inspired city of Victoria, the storm watching and surfing destination of Tofino located in the Pacific Rim National Park, and Campbell River known for its world renowned salmon fishing resorts.