About the Area
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island British Columbia is rated as the world's best island in the continental US and Canada, and third of the top 10 islands in the world - and truly has something for everyone!
With a total population of 700,593, Vancouver Island holds the title as the largest island off the west coast of North America. Occupying an area about the size of Holland, Vancouver Island stretches 500 kilometers (320 miles) southeast to northwest with an area of 3,175,000 hectares (9,493,171 acres) and 3,460.0896 kilometers (2,150 miles) of coastline. It is separated from Vancouver, BC by the Strait of Georgia to the east and from Washington State, by the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the south and southeast, and is actually closer to the United States than to the mainland of west coast Canada.
The beauty and charm of Victoria spill over into other picturesque Vancouver Island Communities, making the entire island worth exploring. From the Cowichan Valley to the Pacific Rim; from the Comox Valley to the Northern Island, the scenery changes from rolling farmland to long sandy beaches and from snow-capped mountains to dense old-growth forests. Towns and cities offer every convenience of an urban centre, with natural surroundings and outdoor adventure within easy access.
Learn more about Vancouver Island by visiting Tourism Vancouver Island's website.
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