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Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Where Vancouver Island sits, what to see there, and what to book.

Top sights
1
Bookable experiences
267
Time zone
America/Vancouver

Vancouver Island sits in British Columbia, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 267 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.

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What to see in Vancouver Island

Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.

Near Vancouver Island

Other destinations we publish within a few hours of here, closest first.

What travellers book in Vancouver Island

The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.

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Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls

4.8 (997)10h

Experience one of British Columbia's most scenic drives aboard a modern executive motorcoach as you travel the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway. Relax in comfort with spacious seating, climate control, and an onboard…

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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

4.7 (652)13h

Explore the best of Victoria on this full-day guided tour from Vancouver! Travel in comfort through the city, then enjoy a scenic 90-minute BC Ferry ride across the Georgia Strait through the Southern Gulf Islands.…

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Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

4.9 (2,687)3h 30m

Hop aboard Salish Sea Eclipse – a high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamaran. This 95 passenger catamaran was engineered and built in Canada with the safety of our beloved marine wildlife and our guests as priority…

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24 Hour Hop On Hop Off Double Decker Victoria City Tour

4.0 (304)1 day

Discover the best of Victoria at your own pace on a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour. The comprehensive route takes you to 15 of the city's most popular locations, including China Town, Ogden Point, Fisherman's Wharf, and…

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Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria

4.7 (410)3h 20m

Join us for a thrilling whale watching experience on the Salish Sea aboard our 12-passenger open-air Zodiac vessels. These custom-built boats are designed for agility, stability, and an up-close connection with the…

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Victoria Whale Watch Tour

4.8 (555)3h

Encounter majestic wildlife of the Salish Sea onboard our Ocean Cruiser departing from downtown Victoria's scenic inner harbour. No matter the time of day, be prepared for the adventure of a lifetime! The 61-foot…

from $124.58 / personView details

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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.

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