Holidays to Vancouver Island 2019/20

Call of the Wild

The largest island on the west coast of North America, Vancouver Island is home to untouched scenery, fresh ocean air and incredible wildlife.

Whether you want to fish, hike, mountain bike, surf or kayak, this is a land for the active and those who want to be at one with the great outdoors. Explore the 12 square miles of unspoiled nature and wilderness, see grizzly bears wander the dense landscapes and spot magnificent whales cruise the waters at the Pacific Rim National Park. Uncover quirky communities, quiet fishing villages and diverse ecosystems in this natural haven.

Once you've enjoyed all that Vancouver Island has to offer, head to central Vancouver for a slice of city life, or venture to Banff, the heart of the Rockies.

Essential Information

Time Zone GMT -8 hours
Currency CAD - Canadian Dollar
Visa Information Ensure you have a valid ETA prior to travel
Language English
Flight Time Approx 11.5 hours; Air Canada offers and indirect service via Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto. Delta also offers indirect service via Seattle.
Health Information No vaccinations required

Top Tips from our Experts

Rozario

Destination Specialist

"Stop at Coombs County Market if you are driving to Campbell River as each spring you'll find a trip of goats making thier home on the roof."

Val

Destination Specialist

"Make sure you take time to enjoy some of the award-winning wine from the Cowichan Valley."

Great sample itineraries

Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.

9 days

Whales, Bears and Vancouver Island

Guide Price £3,789 pp

Experience vibrant, cosmopolitan cities, incredible wildlife and the unrivalled beauty of Vancouver Island's scenery. Arriving first in the provincial capital of Victoria, where you'll hit the water for a world-class whale watching journey in the Strait of Georgia. Then, travel...

Self drive holidays

8 days

Campbell River and Victoria Multi Centre

Guide Price £1,189 pp

Experience the incredible natural beauty, breath-taking scenery and stunning wildlife of Vancouver Island. A land of extremes, where modern comforts co-exist with the ancient traditions of First Nations’ peoples who have resided in the ocean-carved lands for thousands of years...

Multi centre holidays

9 days

Vancouver Island Suggested Motorhome Itinerary

Explore the rugged coastline of Vancouver Island with your Cruise Canada motorhome on this 8 day suggested itinerary. Starting in Vancouver, enjoy the scenery by taking a leisurely stroll from Vancouver Harbour along the sea wall to Stanley Park, head...

Motorhome holidays

16 days

Unlimited Adventures

Guide Price £4,439 pp

Take an epic adventure across the great Canadian Rockies. Journey from Calgary through the Canadian Rocky Mountains to the breath taking coastlines of Vancouver and the Pacific Ocean. Experience the wilderness of Banff National Park, the magnificence of Lake Louise...

Fly drive holidays