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Visiting Vancouver Island, Canada


Huddled along the south-western coast of British Columbia and across the Georgia Strait from Vancouver, Vancouver Island is a land of great contrast and even greater beauty. British Columbia's capital city, Victoria, is located here and boasts historical architecture, blooming gardens and a busy harbor. Outside of cities like Victoria and Nanaimo, the island's bold wilderness presents numerous natural wonders, including three provincial parks and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve at Clayoquot Sound.

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168 Things to Do

1,480 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
45°F 7°C
36°F 2°C
8 in 20 cm
Dec
41°F 5°C
33°F 0°C
8 in 20 cm
Jan
41°F 5°C
34°F 1°C
7 in 17 cm
Feb
43°F 6°C
33°F 0°C
5 in 12 cm
Mar
46°F 7°C
35°F 1°C
4 in 11 cm
Apr
52°F 11°C
39°F 3°C
2 in 6 cm
Extended Forecast
Sunday
8 Nov
Hi:
48°F 8°C
Lo:
39°F 3°C
Monday
9 Nov
Hi:
46°F 7°C
Lo:
41°F 5°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
Hi:
48°F 8°C
Lo:
35°F 1°C

Reviews you can trust

Butchart Gardens

7 Nov 2009

This is the can't miss attraction if you are in Victoria, BC. This was the last stop on our Alaska cruise and maybe the one I remember most. Worth the $28.00 admission price and the most...more

Irish Times Pub

7 Nov 2009

Good food, friendly staff, live music, clean... can't really ask for more than that in a pub. Totally enjoyed this spot for a later dinner and pint. more

Our Place Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 stars
Toronto, ON
7 Nov 2009

It was a real treat to stay here! The attractively furnished room, the good conversations, and the fresh blackberry compote on the crepes at breakfast all made this a happy visit for me. There is a...more

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