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View above the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver Island( courtesy, Canadian Tourism Commission)

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Travel Overview: Vancouver Island

By Sue Lebrecht

Geographically, Vancouver Island—the largest of more than 200 islands off the mainland of British Columbia—has a split personality. With a mountainous spine running down its length, its west side is wet and rugged, with long mountain fjords cutting deeply into a flank of wilderness. Its east side is drier and more rolling, with clusters of major settlements along the coast, including Victoria, British Columbia's capital city, on the southeast tip. For visitors, it provides an intriguing mix of city and country, coast and interior, popular and obscure, urban and wild. Read More

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Attractions

Lady Rose Marine Services

5425 Argyle Street
Port Alberni, British Columbia

Distance: 17.2 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Vancouver Island

	Distance (mi.)
Vancouver International Airport	87.6 map
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport	186.2 map
Portland International Airport	288.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Vancouver Island

	Distance (mi.)
Tofino Airport	37.6 map
Nanaimo Airport	54.9 map
Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport	90.9 map

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Flight Deals to Vancouver Island

Originating	From
Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver (YVR)	$354

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Vancouver Island Vacation Rentals

from: $171

Mill Bay Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8

Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garage, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, TV, Toaster, Towels, VCR, Woodburning Stove

from: $1500