Attraction in Vancouver Island
333 places that match to eat, stay and explore. The 120 best-rated are below; the map has the rest.
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Victoria
5.0(371)Rated 5 out of 5 from 371 reviews
333 places that match to eat, stay and explore. The 120 best-rated are below; the map has the rest.
Tours & Activities
Victoria
5.0(371)Rated 5 out of 5 from 371 reviewsTwo-hour walking tours of Victoria with six tastings at locally owned restaurants and shops: one through Chinatown, Old Town and…
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Campbell River
5.0(117)Rated 5 out of 5 from 117 reviewsSpirit of the West Adventures runs guided sea kayaking trips in British Columbia, with whale watching and wilderness camping. Trip…
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Ucluelet
5.0(66)Rated 5 out of 5 from 66 reviewsMaximum Coastal Adventures has half-day and full-day fishing charters in Ucluelet, with all equipment provided. The 4-hour fishing…
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Tofino
4.9(1,591)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1591 reviewsMore than forty years of tours out of Campbell Street in Tofino: whales, coastal black bears, sea otters, and the run up Clayoquot…
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Tofino
4.9(896)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 896 reviewsWest Coast Aquatic Safaris offers whale watching, bear watching and Hot Springs Cove tours in Tofino. WASCO has inside seating in…
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Victoria
4.9(660)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 660 reviewsA wood-fired hot tub on a boat you pilot yourself — no licence needed — out of Swift Street in Victoria, for up to six people and…
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Campbell River
4.9(601)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 601 reviewsWildlife and cultural tours owned and run by the Homalco First Nation, leaving from the Island Highway in downtown Campbell River…
Tours & Activities
Victoria
4.9(333)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 333 reviewsGuided and self-guided food walking tours in Victoria, running since 2012. Routes cover downtown, Chinatown and Old Town…
Tours & Activities
Tofino
4.9(331)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 331 reviewsCoastal Charters offers salmon, tuna and halibut fishing charters, bear watching, whale watching, crabbing and hot spring tours in Tofino. Its boats include a 27 foot Grady White Sailfish…
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Tofino
4.9(325)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 325 reviewsRide six zip-lines through an ancient rainforest and the sculptured rock canyon of the Winchee (Kennedy) River. Learn about this Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation traditional territory on an…
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Tofino
4.9(317)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 317 reviewsRent a step-through, pedal-assisted electric bike to explore the coastline of Pacific Rim National Park and surrounding area. Tofino Electric Bikes has online booking and downtown Tofino…
Tours & Activities
Parksville
4.9(165)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 165 reviewsOcean EcoVentures runs 3.5–4 hour whale and wildlife adventures from French Creek Marina in Parksville, with daily departures from…
Brewery & Winery
Duncan
4.9(109)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 109 reviewsAn estate vineyard on Stamps Road in the Cowichan Valley outside Duncan, growing Bacchus, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Marechal Foch, Merlot and Cabernet Foch. The wine is made…
Brewery & Winery
Courtenay
4.9(94)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 94 reviewsTwenty acres on Pickering Road in Courtenay planted to Ortega, Petite Milo, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir, certified organic by Ecocert since 2022 — the first on Vancouver Island. The…
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Campbell River
5.0(30)Rated 5 out of 5 from 30 reviewsCustomised charters out of Campbell River for all five Pacific salmon plus ling cod, rockfish and halibut, with spot prawns and Dungeness crab when they are in season. Dan, who guides them…
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Victoria
5.0(27)Rated 5 out of 5 from 27 reviewsRainforest Tours offers guided day hiking in Vancouver Island's temperate rainforests, from Victoria. The parks they explore have…
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Tofino
4.8(1,496)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1496 reviewsThe Tofino base of a whale-watching operator with more than forty years behind it, running 2.5 to 3-hour trips from March to…
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Port McNeill
4.8(782)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 782 reviewsFamily-owned and operated since day one, Prince of Whales offers whale-watching tours in Vancouver, Victoria and Telegraph Cove.
Tours & Activities
Victoria
4.8(737)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 737 reviewsSpringTide runs whale and wildlife watching tours out of Victoria aboard the Ocean Cruiser Marauder IV and open-air, 12-passenger Zodiacs. Marauder IV has indoor and outdoor viewing decks, a…
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Nanaimo
4.8(573)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 573 reviewsWhale-watching tours depart from Nanaimo year-round on open zodiac-style boats or a semi-covered vessel, with trips usually 3-5…
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Victoria
4.8(505)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 505 reviewsExplore Victoria’s historic neighbourhoods on a guided bike tour with The Pedaler, with stops at the Legislature and China Town.
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Victoria
4.8(240)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 240 reviewsSonghees Tours offers Indigenous-led canoe and walking tours in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Canoe tours share water protocols…
Hotel & Accommodation
Campbell River
4.8(173)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 173 reviewsLoveland Bay Provincial Park is located near Campbell River on central Vancouver Island and offers a quiet area for camping…
Tours & Activities
Campbell River
4.8(89)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 89 reviewsQuadra Island Kayaks offers kayaking tours with no experience required. Tours mostly paddle in Heriot Bay on the east side of Quadra Island. A pre-trip lesson goes over the steps to get back…
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Salt Spring Island
4.8(78)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 78 reviewsGuided kayak tours of three to six hours from Montague Harbour Marina on Galiano Island, with several departures a day through…
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Victoria
4.7(793)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 793 reviewsOrca Spirit Adventures offers a 3-hour whale watching and wildlife tour from Victoria on a 12-passenger open vessel. Full cruiser…
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Ucluelet
4.7(595)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 595 reviewsThe Ucluelet base of a long-running whale-watching operator, sending zodiacs out for 2.5 to 3 hours between March and October.
Hotel & Accommodation
Tofino
4.7(246)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 246 reviewsFirst Nations owned and operated since 1994. Meters away from the water's edge, every suite has a private entrance and deck with sea views. The main floor has a Native Art Gallery and Gift…
Brewery & Winery
Duncan
4.7(181)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 181 reviewsTelegraph Estate Winery is family-owned and 100% local, the next chapter of Enrico Winery with the same vineyard and familiar…
Tours & Activities
Victoria
Rent a bike for a full day with a lock, lights, helmet, and guidance, or join a fully guided electric pedicab tour of Victoria.
Brewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island
4.7(105)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 105 reviewsSea Star’s 26-acre terraced vineyard stretches to the summit of Mount Menzies on Pender Island. The tasting room is open 12pm-5pm…
Brewery & Winery
Duncan
4.7(68)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 68 reviewsZanatta uses 100% of its own fruit in its wines, with 25 acres of land dedicated to growing grapes, and an emphasis on…
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Tofino
4.7(61)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 61 reviewsThe MV Uchuck III, a 136-foot wooden-hulled freight and passenger boat in service since August 1955, sailing from Gold River. The Nootka Sound day cruise runs Tuesdays year-round and…
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Victoria
4.6(1,393)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1393 reviewsSmall boats have worked Victoria's harbour under this name since 1990, running both a scheduled ferry between waterfront stops and…
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Victoria
4.6(579)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 579 reviewsTally-Ho’s draft horses take guests on horse-drawn carriage tours through Victoria, with guides bringing the city’s history to life. The Short & Sweet Tour takes 15 minutes and costs $85 CAD…
Brewery & Winery
Duncan
4.6(252)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 252 reviewsA Biosphere-certified estate winery on Lakeside Road in Duncan with a tasting lounge that asks for reservations. Cases of twelve…
Brewery & Winery
Duncan
4.6(109)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 109 reviewsWinemaker Dylan Sheldon crafts cool-climate wines at Cobble Hill Winery, where the team farms with regenerative and biodynamic…
Brewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island
4.6(93)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 93 reviewsSage Hayward Vineyards crafts Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Pinot noir Rosé on Saturna. The Feral Goat Bistro serves wood fired pizza…
Brewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island
4.5(91)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 91 reviewsGarry Oaks Estate Winery grows every grape on-site on Salt Spring Island, and all wines are estate grown and bottled. Visit for…
Hotel & Accommodation
Duncan
4.5(97)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 97 reviewsStoltz Pool includes a campground, group campsite, and day-use areas in Cowichan River Park. Swimming, canoeing, and kayaking are…
Brewery & Winery
Duncan
4.5(152)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 152 reviewsCherry Point Estate Wines offer visitors guided tours, wine tasting and dining. Wines include white, red, dessert and sparkling.
Brewery & Winery
Comox Valley
4.5(185)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 185 reviewsCoastal Black's family farm produces fruit wines, meads, ciders and raw honey in Black Creek. Visit the tasting room or buy wines and ciders online or at the winery. The self serve farm…
Tours & Activities
Ucluelet
4.5(354)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 354 reviewsKwisitis Visitor Centre has giant murals of marine mammals and the rainforest, a large whale tail and a replica of a First Nations…
Brewery & Winery
Duncan
4.5(572)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 572 reviewsA Turyk family vineyard on Cameron Taggart Road in Mill Bay, making Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, rosé, dessert wines and a sparkling…
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Victoria
4.4(297)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 297 reviewsHorse-drawn carriage rides from the green umbrella at Menzies and Belleville, from a short James Bay loop to the 90-minute Capital…
Brewery & Winery
Victoria
4.2(259)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 259 reviewsThe Vancouver Island arm of Church & State, on Benvenuto Avenue, with a tasting bar and a bistro; the company's other winery is at…
Brewery & Winery
Duncan
3.9(23)Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 23 reviewsDivino Estate Winery uses only the grapes that grow on its vineyard for its winery operation. The Cobble Hill vineyard site was established in 1996. Chardonnay, Trebbiano, Castel, Pinot Noir…
Brewery & Winery
Nanaimo
3.5(68)Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 68 reviewsA small family farm and vineyard on East Wellington Road in Nanaimo, making its wine on site. Walk-ins are welcome Saturday and Sunday between 1 and 4pm; weekdays go by appointment.
Tours & Activities
Tofino
5.0(2)Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 reviewsPrivate charters out of Tofino harbour, one group at a time with Captain Ian at the wheel. Trips fish chinook, halibut and bottom…
Shopping
Parksville
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleBoutique shops, cafés and vendors selling artisan goods.
Park & Nature
Chemainus
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleA walking labyrinth on Willow Street.
Attraction
Campbell River
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GooglePark & Nature
Nanaimo
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleNarrow tidal channel with strong currents, used by kayakers and for viewing marine life.
Tours & Activities
Tofino
Guided hikes, wildlife tours and backpacking trips based at 390 Main St since 1996. Tours run from Tofino, Ucluelet, Victoria and…
Community
Salt Spring Island
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleExhibition and performance venue hosting concerts, art shows, and workshops.
Park & Nature
Tofino
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleGuided boat trips into Clayoquot Sound from Tofino Resort + Marina, running whale and bear watching tours, saltwater fishing, and the 30-nautical-mile trip to Hot Springs Cove. The Hot…
Museum & Gallery
Duncan
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GooglePark & Nature
Sidney
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleIsland in the Salish Sea near Sidney.
Museum & Gallery
Port Alberni
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleVintage locomotives and interactive exhibits on island railroad history.
Museum & Gallery
Nanaimo
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleIsland history museum featuring artifacts and pirate tales.
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Duncan
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleDuncan festival featuring live music, artisan markets, and rain-themed contests.
Museum & Gallery
Salt Spring Island
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleFine art gallery rated 5.0.
Tours & Activities
Salt Spring Island
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleHop-on-hop-off island tour service, rated 5.0.
Tours & Activities
Nanaimo
Wildlife and nature-photography tours rated 5.0.
Park & Nature
Sidney
Waterfront walking trails with wildlife viewing and picnic areas, rated 5.0.
Tours & Activities
Campbell River
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on Google
Tours & Activities
Tofino
4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on GoogleFamily-owned operator running year-round wildlife tours in open 12-passenger Zodiacs across Clayoquot Sound - whales, bears, and…
Park & Nature
Port Alberni
National park reserve with Long Beach, the West Coast Trail and the Broken Group Islands.
Museum & Gallery
Salt Spring Island
4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on GoogleMuseum covering island history, agriculture, art and Indigenous heritage, rated 4.9.
Park & Nature
Duncan
4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on GoogleRegional park near Duncan with wildflowers and birdwatching.
Museum & Gallery
Port Alberni
4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on GoogleLogging and fishing industry museum in Port Alberni with interactive exhibits.
Tours & Activities
Sooke
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GooglePark & Nature
Port Alberni
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google
Museum & Gallery
Victoria
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleThe BC Aviation Museum is at 1910 Norseman Road in North Saanich, beside Victoria International Airport and a short drive from…
Tours & Activities
Duncan
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleBigfoot-themed attraction with guided tours in Duncan.
Park & Nature
Port Alberni
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleMacMillan Provincial Park holds stands of Douglas firs and red cedars, with nature trails through the area.
Entertainment
Chemainus
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleLive theatre productions by local artists, rated 4.8.
Attraction
Duncan
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleVisitor information centre in Duncan rated 4.8.
Park & Nature
Campbell River
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleWaterfall north of Campbell River accessible via suspension bridge.
Park & Nature
Campbell River
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleProvincial park near Campbell River containing Elk Falls and hiking trails.
Tours & Activities
Campbell River
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GooglePark & Nature
Victoria
Conservation forest with nature trails including accessible routes.
Attraction
Chemainus
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleSquare in Chemainus with cafes, shops, and events.
Tours & Activities
Parksville
Guided limestone cave tours year-round, from easy walks past crystal formations to rappels and waterfall climbs. Features include a cave slide and fossil viewing in Riverbend Cave.
Park & Nature
Duncan
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleWooden railway trestle on trails for hiking and biking.
Museum & Gallery
Victoria$
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleMilitary artifacts covering Canadian Forces history with free admission.
Park & Nature
Parksville
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleScenic lookout accessed by hiking trail.
Park & Nature
Parksville
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleWaterfalls with swimming, picnic areas, and hiking trails.
Park & Nature
Victoria
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GooglePark at 1450 Millstream Rd with hiking trails, rated 4.8.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleCoastal park with hiking trails and wildlife viewing.
Park & Nature
Comox Valley
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleNymph Falls Nature Park protects 61 hectares of second-growth forest on the north side of the Puntledge River, at 4481 Forbidden Plateau Road outside Courtenay. A wide, wheelchair-friendly…
Museum & Gallery
Salt Spring Island
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleMuseum on Pender Island covering local, maritime and indigenous history.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleCoastal trails and birdwatching in Nanaimo with sunset views over the water.
Park & Nature
Qualicum Beach
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleBeach with picnic areas and swimming.
Park & Nature
Ucluelet
Trail through old-growth forest in Pacific Rim National Park.
Park & Nature
Campbell River
Narrow spit on Quadra Island, used for kayaking, birdwatching, and picnics.
Park & Nature
Campbell River
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleTrail to a lookout point, with wildlife along the route.
Park & Nature
Sooke
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleTrailhead for hiking and birdwatching routes, rated 4.8.
Shopping
Parksville$$
Local boutiques, artisan shops, and dining, rated 4.8.
Park & Nature
Sooke
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleTrails to waterfalls and lakes in this wilderness park.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google
Park & Nature
Tofino
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GooglePark with nature trails, beaches, and wildlife.
Attraction
Duncan
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleFirst Nations totem poles along Canada Ave near the train station.
Museum & Gallery
Nanaimo$
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleMuseum with 25+ exhibits spanning Canadian military history from the War of 1812 through Afghanistan. Displays cover homefront…
Museum & Gallery
Victoria
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleStories, artifacts and exhibits occupy a Fan Tan Alley space in Canada's oldest surviving Chinatown, established in 1858. An…
Tours & Activities
Nanaimo
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleAerial adventure park on Nanaimo River Road with bungy jumping and a primal swing.
Tours & Activities
Victoria
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleZipline course and axe throwing in Victoria.
Park & Nature
Victoria
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GooglePark with totem poles and gardens.
Park & Nature
Victoria
Attraction
Chemainus
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleVisitor centre for Chemainus murals, trails, and local art.
Beach
Salt Spring Island
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleBeach on Salt Spring Island with access for kayaking and paddleboarding.
Museum & Gallery
Courtenay
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleMuseum in Courtenay with exhibits on indigenous culture, natural history including fossils, and local history.
Museum & Gallery
Duncan
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleMaritime museum in Cowichan Bay with interactive exhibits and model boat collections.
Park & Nature
Duncan
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleProvincial park on the Cowichan River with hiking trails, fishing access, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
Park & Nature
Salt Spring Island
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GooglePlayground, walking paths and picnic facilities on Salt Spring Island.
Park & Nature
Comox
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleWaterfront park with gardens, picnic areas, and seasonal events.
Park & Nature
Victoria
Coastal defence fort and lighthouse, now a national historic site.
Community
Comox
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleCommunity garden with seasonal blooms and mountain views.
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