Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Inner Harbour, Victoria
VANCOUVER ISLAND
Wherever youtravel onthis450-kilometer-long(280-mile) island, theemphasis ison
out-
door recreation.
A large swath of
old-growth forest
along the west coast is protected
as national park land while
local beaches
provide surfers with some of Canada's finest
waves. Other experiences range from one of the world's great long-distance
coastal hikes
to
sea kayaking
through a protected archipelago.
When to Go
Highseasonisfrommid-JunetoearlySeptember.Touristattractionsandhotelsarebusiest
during
July
and
August.
During the shoulder seasons,
May to mid-June
and
September,
crowds thin out and accommodations reduce rates. The rest of the year is the low season:
tourist numbers dwindle, attractions shorten their hours, and lodging prices drastically de-
crease. In the ski town of Whistler the seasons are reversed: winter (
December
through
April
) is high season.
