Vancouver Island is a region astonishing diversity of the west coast of Canada, the mainland of British Columbia. Its vast territory with a low population density is one of the most diverse ecosystems around the world: forests, marshes, meadows, beaches, mountains, rivers and lakes, creating habitats for a multitude of animal species. The island is indeed one of the world’s leading sites for whale watching and observing birds, as well as fishing for trout and salmon.

Much of the island has been protected as a park. It contains many pockets of growth in old and rare, and the cedar forests, reported to occur naturally in oak forests of Garry. The Beaufort half Mountain Range Vancouver Island, North-South, which is home to one of Canada’s greatest all-natural Ski bases. The beauty and tranquility in this region for a long time, a draw for artists and craftspeople. Galleries, workshops and unique shops, locally produced art and craftsmanship can be found in many population centers.

The southern tip of Vancouver Island is rooted in the city of Victoria (pop: 300,000), especially after having known as a city of wealthy retirees living, and now a commercial centre and a tourist centre booming. It is also the capital of British Columbia. There are several tourist sites are the first to Butchart Gardens - famous throughout the world for its many varieties of flowers, trees and shrubs. — Others must see, is the tea in the afternoon on the Empress Hotel. Facing the busy protected from the outer harbour, tea is a tradition from the London high society, and bloomed here in Victoria for more than a century.

Nanaimo (pop: 73,000), located on the east side of Vancouver Island, along the Strait of Georgia. It is Vancouver Island, the second largest city, its central location, it is a good starting point for the discovery of Vancouver Island and the main Gulf Islands. Climate change is one of the sunniest mildesten and Canada, while the landscape is the epitome of Vancouver Island: moderate coastal forests, flicker of the sea and majestic mountains. Nanaimo also appreciates the reputation of being a country of origin for creative and artistic personalities that contribute to the eclectic nature of the city and their Harbourfront laid-back island lifestyle in general.

Port Hardy (pop: 4574) is the largest town on the northern coast of Vancouver Island. It is the gateway to the Discovery Coast Passage on ferries and cargo ships, in the provision of Port Hardy to Prince Rupert, islands of the Queen Charlotte, and even as far north as the city of Anchorage , Alaska. It is also the northern terminus of the Vancouver Island Highway, it is where most of the North Island adventure begins. Since this is a business center and a tourist destination that feels more active than other municipalities of similar size island. It also offers more in the kind of equipment and services. Visitors have access to a full range of leisure facilities, shops, hosting services and retail.

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