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Vancouver Island weather essentials

Month
High
Low
Precip
Jun
65°F 18°C
51°F 10°C
1 in 4 cm
Jul
70°F 21°C
55°F 12°C
1 in 3 cm
Aug
70°F 21°C
55°F 12°C
1 in 4 cm
Sep
63°F 17°C
49°F 9°C
2 in 5 cm
Oct
52°F 11°C
42°F 5°C
5 in 13 cm
Nov
45°F 7°C
36°F 2°C
8 in 20 cm
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Hotels in Popular Vancouver Island Destinations
Nanaimo Hotels
69 hotels, 1,655 Reviews
Tofino Hotels
111 hotels, 4,716 Reviews
Victoria Hotels
287 hotels, 12,648 Reviews
Hotels in Popular British Columbia Destinations
Kamloops Hotels
71 hotels, 2,019 Reviews
Okanagan Valley Hotels
679 hotels, 8,332 Reviews
Prince George Hotels
46 hotels, 880 Reviews
Prince Rupert Hotels
26 hotels, 442 Reviews
Vancouver Hotels
328 hotels, 27,855 Reviews

Traveller Advice on Vancouver Island

Professional Advice (17)
Title Source
“Introduction to Cedar and Yellow Point” Frommer's
“Introduction to Southern Vancouver Island” Frommer's
“Introduction to Goldstream Provincial Park” Frommer's
“Introduction to Northern Vancouver Island” Frommer's
“Introduction to Strathcona Provinical Park” Frommer's
“Introduction to Telegraph Cove” Frommer's
“Introduction to Central Vancouver Island” Frommer's
“Fun Things to do with your Kids - Vancouver Island” Travel for Kids
“Exploring Vancouver Island” Lorri Patton's Travel Tips 'n' Tales
“Stormy Seas on the Pacific Rim” Lorri Patton's Travel Tips 'n' Tales
“Trail and Error” Washington Post
“Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa - Accommodations in Vancouver Island” Passport Newsletter
“In British Columbia, Where the Sun Set on an Empire” New York Times (free registration required)
“Gorgeous greens” SignOnSanDiego.com
“A Canadian Resort Goes Hollywood” New York Times (free registration required)
“Canada's action capital” canoe.ca / Sun Media
“The Big One” Washington Post (free registration required)
Web Comments from Travellers (3)
Title Source
“Blue skies, forrests, and beaches” VirtualTourist.com
“Lotus Land” dooyoo.co.uk
“Nora's Vancouver Island Page” VirtualTourist.com
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Top-rated B&Bs

1 Abbeymoore Manor Bed and Breakfast... 5.0 of 5 stars 729 reviews
2 Eagle Landing Bed and Breakfast 5.0 of 5 stars 282 reviews
3 Chesterman Beach Bed and Breakfast 5.0 of 5 stars 225 reviews
4 Albion Manor Bed and Breakfast 5.0 of 5 stars 220 reviews
5 A Snug Harbour Inn 5.0 of 5 stars 176 reviews
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Top-rated hotels

1 Abigail's Hotel 5.0 of 5 stars 288 reviews
2 Pacific Sands Beach Resort 4.5 of 5 stars 442 reviews
3 Long Beach Lodge Resort 5.0 of 5 stars 643 reviews
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Top-rated things to do

Attractions

1 Wild Pacific Trail 5.0 of 5 stars 121 reviews
2 Chesterman Beach 5.0 of 5 stars 78 reviews
3 Pacific Rim National Park 5.0 of 5 stars 100 reviews

Tours

1 Archipelago Wildlife Cruises 5.0 of 5 stars 183 reviews
2 Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours 5.0 of 5 stars 260 reviews
3 Kelp Reef Adventures 5.0 of 5 stars 51 reviews
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Top-rated restaurants

1 Willow Street Cafe 5.0 of 5 stars 72 reviews
2 Norwood's Restaurant 5.0 of 5 stars 114 reviews
3 Markus' Wharfside Restaurant 5.0 of 5 stars 25 reviews

Vancouver Island overview

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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