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's No.1 Leisure Tour Operator by volume of 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.

*as confirmed by the national tourist board, Destination Canada, in July 2025

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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.

British Columbia's Island Escapade

Fly Drive Holiday
18 days / 17 nights

South Pender Island Take a trip around some of BC’s beautiful islands both large and small.

Guide Price: €6,379 £5,449 pp

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Vancouver Island's Bears & Whales - CanaDream

Motorhome
16 days / 15 nights

Discover the rich wilderness and beautiful coast of Vancouver Island on this captivating motorhome holiday.

Guide Price: €2,549 £2,199 pp

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Beautiful British Columbia

Fly Drive Holiday
18 days / 17 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: €4,299 £3,649 pp

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Ranches, Wildlife & Wilderness of British Columbia

Fly Drive Holiday
18 days / 17 nights

Embrace and admire British Columbia’s natural beauty as you travel from well-known Vancouver and Whistler, across the lesser-trodden wilderness of the north and sail the Inside Passage to Vancouver Island.

Guide Price: €8,749 £7,499 pp

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Canadian Rockies and Pacific Coast

Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
15 days / 14 nights

Embark on a remarkable journey across the Rockies, combining incredible mountain scenery, temperate rainforests and the stunning Pacific Coast.

Guide Price: €6020 £4740 pp

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Vancouver Island Coastal Discovery

Fly Drive Holiday
8 days / 7 nights

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

Guide Price: €1,165 £989 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

Victoria is one of Canada’s most picturesque cities boasting a vibrant art scene, fantastic boutique shops, innovative dining and an array of outdoor attractions.

Tofino

The bustling, surf town Tofino, is renowned for its spectacular natural beauty, and array of outdoor activities from surfing and kayaking to wildlife spotting along its rugged coastline.

Ucluelet

The lovely, laid back town of Ucluelet boasts gorgeous natural landscapes and a wild coastline, perfect for outdoor exploration.

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.

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.

Port Hardy

Located at the northern tip of Vancouver Island, Port Hardy is the gateway to authentic, unspoiled nature and wilderness experiences and the Inside Passage ferry to Prince Rupert.

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.