|  Welcome 
              to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the largest North American 
              island in the Pacific. 280 miles (450 km) in length, Vancouver Island 
              is the centre for "island hopping" to the many smaller islands scattered 
              along her coast. It is also the departure point for nautical exploration 
              of BC's rugged fjords. 
 Of course, Vancouver Island is also the location of British Columbia's 
              capital city, Victoria. Famous for it's comfortable lifestyle and 
              old world charm, Victoria welcomes visitors from around the globe. 
              A journey "up island" will bring you to friendly cities, colourful 
              fishing villages, long sandy beaches, rivers, lakes and even jagged 
              peaks.
 
 
  To 
              find out more about Vancouver Island, British Columbia, choose an 
              area from the map. Then, Click and explore! Or, use the side buttons 
              to plan your vacation. You'll find information on the points of 
              interest, communities, trails, provincial parks, accommodations, 
              adventures and outdoor shops.
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