Vancouver Island
The Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada is the largest among the 1,000 islands located off the west coast. It is a popular holiday destination captivating tourists with its wildlife, culture, rainforests, and ocean sceneries. Its environment has an ideal wilderness for relaxation and outdoor adventures. The untamed wilderness of the island offers vast ranges of recreational activities whereas fishing is the most famous among it. Most of the remote bays and resorts in the island are available only by plane or by charter boat.
The area of Vancouver Island is abundant with wildlife providing endless opportunities for naturalists and photographers. For more than 130 kilometers, travelers can enjoy the excellent road of the island with its tree-bordered lakes, vistas of snowcapped mountains, and panoramic beauty.
The location of Vancouver Island is at the southwestern corner of the mainland of British Columbia. It is separated from Canada by Strait of Juan de Fuca in United States, and by the Queen Charlotte Strait, Johnstone Strait, and Strait of Georgia. At the west side of the island is the Pacific Ocean.
Vancouver Island is truly a dream paradise for travelers. It is easily reached by ferry or by plane. Its mild climate is what makes travelers come back for more. For the entire year, the island is conducive with colorful flowers, beautiful gardens, and lush greenery. Apart from these attractions, travelers find the island very accessible because of its network of tourist offices that are manned by helpful and knowledgeable staff. The island is also abundant with world-class amenities and accommodations including campgrounds. Tourist industry in the island is very strong and healthy, ensuring all information is readily available for travelers.
Vancouver Island offers many adventures that fit all ages. Its kayaking and sailing activities are truly world-class as it tour around the surrounding area of the Gulf Islands. All sizes of vessels are abundant in the island for surfboarding, fishing, and diving adventures. Mt. Washington is a perfect place for snowboarding and skiing activities too.
Vancouver Island is known for its pot-holing and caving activities. Wilderness camps, walking trails, and biking trails are well loved by outdoor enthusiasts as well. Salmon fishing is popular in the island including whale watching tours and other marine life studies. For more exciting and exploring adventures, the island offers guided tours and mountain climbing, para sailing, swimming, canoeing, and snorkeling. More than 260 species of birds are available in the island that photographers and environmentalists alike can enjoy.
Vancouver Island has the extreme sceneries that every traveler can enjoy. Among these are the long soft sandy beaches, meadows, small island chains, craggy headlands, glaciers melting towards the salmon rivers as it flows through pot-holed gorges into the sea, crystal clear lakes, and mountain streams. The island’s coastal forest is enriched with more than 800-year old trees.
Everything that a family is looking for in a vacation holiday, Vancouver has it. Kids can enjoy the historical sites, fairs, and beaches. Daddies can enjoy the golfing activities while mommies get amazed with the street markets and glorious gardens. Among other activities and sceneries that the whole family can enjoy are the street performers, cideries, breweries, wineries, craft fairs, swimming, boating, cycle tours, sports teams, art and jazz festivals, book fairs, and antique fairs.