A majestic humpback whale jumping out of the water playfully on a frosty looking day, Vancouver Island.

Vancouver Island & the Sunshine Coast Holidays

Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast holidays offer wild and rugged coastlines, beautiful beaches and fantastic wildlife opportunities.

Reached by a short flight or ferry from the mainland, Vancouver Island is a must visit on every Western Canada holiday. Discover the charming capital of Victoria, explore the wild Pacific coast and laidback town of Tofino with its trendy cafes and bohemian shops and join one of the many wildlife adventures to spot diverse marine life and elusive bears on the island.

On the Sunshine Coast, travel by local ferries to find hidden coves, beautiful sandy beaches, stunning waterfalls and charming small towns. It is also an access point to incredible wilderness experiences.

Trailfinders is the UK & Ireland's No.1 for holidays to Canada

and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore Victoria Island and the Sunshine Coast on a fly drive holiday or motorhome holiday, or on a sociable guided group tour – they are the perfect people to ask

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OUR HOLIDAYS TO VANCOUVER ISLAND & THE SUNSHINE COAST

Nobody offers more ways to explore Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast than Trailfinders.

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.

Vancouver Island Coastal Discovery

Canada & Alaska

Fly Drive Holiday
8 days / 7 nights

Experience Vancouver Island’s sandy beaches, lush forests, rocky coastlines and spectacular wildlife.

Guide Price: €1,139 pp

Guide Price: £935 pp

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Vancouver Island's Bears & Whales - CanaDream

USA

Motorhome
15 days / 14 nights

Discover the rich wilderness and beautiful coast of Vancouver Island on this captivating motorhome holiday. Relax in sleepy coastal towns and enjoy tours to view the bears and whales that call this corner of Canada home.

Guide Price: €1,969 pp

Guide Price: £1,649 pp

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Beautiful British Columbia

Canada & Alaska

Fly Drive Holiday
17 days / 16 nights

An enthralling mix of rugged nature and vibrant culture, British Columbia is home to some of Canada’s most magnificent scenery and unique experiences.

Guide Price: €3,695 pp

Guide Price: £3,069 pp

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Great Bear Adventure

Canada & Alaska

Multi Centre Holiday
15 days / 14 nights

Combine a journey around stunning Vancouver Island and a cosmopolitan city stay with superb bear viewing in a remote region of the remarkable Great Bear Rainforest.

Guide Price: €6,089 pp

Guide Price: £5,115 pp

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British Columbia's Island Escapade

Canada & Alaska

Fly Drive Holiday
16 days / 15 nights

South Pender Island Take a trip around some of BC’s beautiful islands both large and small. Discover coastlines dotted with pretty coves and unique accommodation boasting excellent wildlife viewing, as you travel from Vancouver Island to the idyllic Sunshine Coast.

Guide Price: €5,365 pp

Guide Price: £4,505 pp

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Fairmont Hotels of Western Canada

Canada & Alaska

Fly Drive Holiday
16 days / 15 nights

As Canada expanded into its great western wilderness, opulent hotels were built to satisfy the demands of wealthy travellers. Today many of these iconic properties are part of the Fairmont family of hotels and you can relive these historic journeys on a grand fly drive holiday, complete with an exclusive Trailfinders room upgrade offer.

Guide Price: €4,145 pp

Guide Price: £3,469 pp

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WHERE TO GO ON VANCOUVER ISLAND & THE SUNSHINE COAST

Each area of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast boasts its own attractions and it’s no exaggeration to say each merits a visit in its own right. From the pretty capital of Victoria – home to the magical Butchart Gardens and abundant outdoor activities to the small town charm of Parksville with its large sandy beaches and amazing walking trails.

See the tiles below for a snapshot about each area. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.

Victoria

Originally settled by the British in 1843, Victoria’s ancestry is still visible in its historic architecture and combines its old world charm with boutique shops, innovative dining and an array of outdoor attractions.

Parksville

Known for its picture perfect crescents of golden sand, Parksville’s family friendly beaches offer calm waters and scenic vistas back to the mainland.

Tofino and Ucelet

Tofino and Ucelet are small towns on the west coast of Vancouver Island and are characterised by their wild and rugged coastlines, charming town centres as well as ample whale and wildlife viewing.

Campbell River

Campbell River offers the perfect base to explore the diverse marine life in the surrounding waters and is also the jumping off point for some incredible wilderness resorts.

OUR HOTELS IN VANCOUVER ISLAND & THE SUNSHINE COAST

We feature a great range of accommodation on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast with something to suit all budgets – maybe you’re looking for a waterfront resort bursting with outdoor activities or a log cabin with oceanfront views and a beautiful sandy beach? Or perhaps a luxurious historic landmark hotel based in the heart of Victoria.

What you won’t find here are thousands of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.