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Vancouver Island: One of The Best Family Vacation Spots in The World!
Got kids? We think that one of the best family vacation spots in Canada is here - Vancouver Island! And we're not saying that just because we live here. We've traveled a fair bit (South America, Europe, Mexico, Alaska and the western U.S., and across Canada), but the Island is really one of our favourite places to explore and holiday! Exploring new places and finding unique adventures that the kids can enjoy and feel safe at, is the best kind of holiday. From whales to goats, to some pretty unique museums, and playgrounds. We definitely say there's no shortage of great family adventures to do when you get here! - See nature in real life! You're bound to see bald eagles, black bears, elk, deer, whales, sea lions, salmon spawning and lots more! Kids (and parents too) love seeing our animals in their natural habitat.
- Let the kids run wild on miles and miles of gorgeous, safe, open beaches all over the Island, while parents watch and relax!
- Victoria (our largest city) caters to families, with TONS of fantastic city attractions for kids (zoos, museums, and more)
... and these are only a few reasons (we don't have enough space!)We wanted to come up with a "Top 10 List" of our favourite family adventures here on the Island. But making just a Top 10 was INCREDIBLY HARD TO DO! However... in consultation with our son, we've narrowed it down and put together our Top 10 list of family vacation getaway ideas for Vancouver Island! We've also included the best time of year for each of our Top 10 adventures! Click on each link for more information.
Our Top 10 Best Family Adventures on Vancouver Island
(...BUT NOT IN ANY PARTICULAR ORDER)
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Whale watching in Tofino
(best time: Summer & Fall)
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The Victoria Bug Zoo
&
The Royal BC Museum
in Victoria (Year-Round)
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Beacon Hill Park Children's Farm
(best time: late Spring, Summer & early Fall)
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A day in Parksville
: explore the beaches, mini-golf at Paradise Fun Park & play at Lions Venture Land Playground (best time: Summer & early Fall)
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Camp at Lakeshore Campground
- on Sproat Lake (best time: Summer)
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Zip Lining Vancouver Island
(best time: Summer, Fall or Spring)
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Storm watching on Long Beach
(best time: Winter)
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Caving at Horne Lake Caves
(best time: Spring, Summer & Fall)
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Walk through Cathedral Grove
- take a half day to see and read about 800 yr. old trees (best times: late Spring, Summer & early Fall)
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Ski and snowshoe on Mount Washington
(best time: January, February)
We'll keep exploring and discovering new family adventures. As we do, we'll update our page to tell you what we think is a must-see-and-do with the family!
We're pretty sure you'll be circling Vancouver Island on the map as one of your all-time best family vacation spots ever!
We think our Island is one of THE best family vacation spots we've experienced! So pack up the bags, pack up the kids and see nature up close and unwind.
Our Island's your Island!
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