Vancouver Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island of British Columbia, Canada
About Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island lies in the temperate rainforest biome. On the southern and eastern portions of the island, this is characterized by Douglas fir, western red cedar, arbutus, Garry oak, salal, Oregon grape, and manzanita. This southeastern portion of the island is the most heavily populated region of Vancouver Island and a major area for recreation. The northern, western, and most of the central portions of the island are home to the coniferous "big trees" associated with British Columbia's coast – western hemlock, western red cedar, Pacific silver fir, yellow cedar, Douglas fir, grand fir, Sitka spruce, and western white pine. The island's economy is based on technology industries, logging, fishing, and tourism, with some food production as well. Vancouver Island has been the homeland to
Top Attractions in Vancouver Island
Explore the best things to see and do in Vancouver Island:
- ★Coastal Bliss Adventures Ltd.
- ★Pacific Northwest Expeditions Ltd.
Vancouver Island Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including: