The Vancouver Island is located in British Columbia, Canada. Keep surfing Mapsofworld for more information and choices on Islands around the world and also other places.
The Vancouver Island is a gulf island off Canada’s west coast, in the Pacific Ocean. This is another island where you can head to if you are unsure what to choose between hill and sea getaways. The Vancouver Island rolls all of it in one package. You can on the endless beaches or go hiking on the hills; and, of course, anything in between too. The highest of the hills in the island is the Golden Hinde, which is part of the Vancouver Island Ranges. The island is covered with rain forests, which makes it abundant in plant, animal and insect life. Being surrounded by the ocean too has its advantages as the avian and marine life thrives too.
The Vancouver Island is easily accessible as it is well connected by a convenient and efficient road, rail, air and water route. There are a whole lot of things too see and do in the island. Some of the places that are worth a visit are: Craigdarroch Castle, Craigflower Manor, Emily Carr House, Fisgard Lighthouse, Fort Rodd Hill, Haig-Brown House, Hatley Park, Helmcken House, Point Ellice House, Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre,Butchart Gardens, Cathedral Grove, Hatley Castle, Royal BC Museum, Saltspring Island and Strathcona Park. The people in Vancouver Island a pretty much foodies themselves. So as far as food and dining is concerned, let your mind be at peace as there is a lot of mouth watering options to choose from. Some of them are: McMorran’s Beach House, Samuel’s Restaurant, Terrace Room Restaurant and Patio, The Rosemeade Dining Room & Lounge, The Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant, Beacon Landing Bar & Grill, Brannigans Restaurant, Café Laurel, Copper Rock Grill, Impressions Restaurant and Jade Fountain Restaurant.
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