What to do in Vancouver Island

Activities, attractions and tours
British Columbia Parliament Building showing a garden, night scenes and heritage architecture

Vancouver Island Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city

Downtown Victoria

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Victoria Royal Theatre or Bay Centre while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Victoria
Victoria Harbour which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour

Inner Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.

Inner Harbour
Victoria featuring a coastal town and a marina

James Bay

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

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Esquimalt

Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum and Esquimalt Gorge Park while you're in town.

Esquimalt
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Burnside

Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by MayFair Shopping Centre and Government Street while in the area.

Burnside
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Saanich East

If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Cadboro Bay and Mount Douglas Park are top sights worth seeing.

Saanich East

Day trip destinations from Vancouver Island