The east side of Vancouver Island is ideal for adventurous travelers, with mountains, forests, oceans, and rivers. Photograph by Ian McAllister, Nat Geo Image Collection ...

When people think about Vancouver Island—the largest island on North America’s west coast and just 60 miles west of Vancouver—they may picture the cosmopolitan capital of Victoria in the South Island, ...

Canada Has the Longest Coastline in the World—and These 3 Islands Were Just Named the Best in the Nation Canada has the longest coastline in the world, and along its coastal regions lie more than ...

Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, is one of those places that will steal your heart and make you wonder why it ...

The best ways to get around Victoria & Vancouver Island is by bike or car. Central Victoria – especially the Inner Harbour – can easily be explored on foot, while bike paths will lead you to less ...

Our excitement built as the ferry MV Coho turned into the harbor of Victoria, British Columbia, the hub of Vancouver Island. Colorful houseboats lined the shore, and a water taxi motored behind us. As ...

Sitting off the storm-battered western coast of British Columbia, Vancouver Island’s rugged, wild landscapes have long marked it as a top destination for outdoor adventure and spectacular scenery.

Canada isn’t necessarily the first place people think of when looking for an island escape—but it should be. From balmy bucolic islets, to fascinating cultural sanctuaries, to far-flung unforgettable ...

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