Wildlife on Vancouver Island
One of the shyest and most elusive creatures on Vancouver Island is the Vancouver Island wolf. Read More…
Discover Vancouver Island - Guide to Fishing, Whales, Hiking...
Northern Vancouver Island is a gateway for some of the most amazing wildlife viewing you will find anywhere. In many areas you can kayak with whales, sea otters, sea lions, and Pacific White sided dolphins.
Orca Whales - Discover Vancouver Island
Resident whales along Vancouver Island are split into two separate communities: Northern and Southern residents. There are just over 80 resident Orca whales that frequent the southern Vancouver Island region and Juan De Fuca Strait.
Cougars - Discover Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island’s cougar, Felis concolor vancouverensis, is a subspecies of the mountain lion Felis concolor found in both North and South America. There are an estimated 4000 cougars that live in BC and an estimated 600-800 live on Vancouver Island making it the highest concentration for this mountain lion in North America.
Wolves - Discover Vancouver Island
One of the shyest and most elusive creatures on Vancouver Island is the Vancouver Island wolf. A subspecies of the mainland grey wolf, this animal is endemic to Vancouver Island, and is considered an endangered species.
Birds of Vancouver Island - Estuaries
Vancouver Island is home to many species of birds migrating up and down the Pacific Coast. Often congregating in estuaries, the wide variety offers a splendid scene to those who are fascinated with the creatures that rule the air.
Black-Tailed Deer - Discover Vancouver Island
They are often seen in coastal areas around Vancouver Island and some have become quite used to people, so it is very likely you will see them while staying here. Hunting is a different story. Most Blacktail prefer cover and will more likely come out of …
Black Bears - Discover Vancouver Island
It is estimated that there are more than 120,000 Black Bears in British Columbia and over 7000 Black Bears on Vancouver Island making it one of the more dense places in the world for this bear population.
Best Kayaking on Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is renowned as one of the world’s premier Sea Kayaking destinations. Here you will find secluded beaches, rugged coastal rainforests and thriving marine ecosystems teeming with life. Hundreds of sheltered inlets and intriguing island chains makes Vancouver Island a paddlers paradise.
Top Hiking Spots - Discover Vancouver Island
At 460 kilometres (290 mi) in length, 80 kilometres (50 mi) in width at its widest point, and 32,134 km2 (12,407 sq mi) in area, Vancouver Island has many lakes, rivers, mountain regions and ocean to make years of hiking available here. Below we have listed the top 5 …