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Vancouver Island | Tofino | Canada West Coast | Luxury Lodges & Road Trips

Vancouver Island & the West Coast of Canada is home to Luxury Wilderness & Wildlife Lodges and the best way to explore is on a one of our West Coast Canada rail vacations. 

Only a short ferry ride from the city, and stretching 460 kilometres along BC’s west coast, Vancouver Island is a big draw for visitors offering easily accessible wilderness and an abundance of wildlife including grizzly bears, black bears, whales, cougars and eagles. 

The quiet, attractive city of Victoria is the province’s political centre. 

The many-domed Parliament buildings are an impressive sight, particularly at night when the facades are illuminated by thousands of lights which reflect in the waters of the harbour. Johnstone Strait is one of the best places in the world to see orca as well as humpback, minke and grey whales. 

Whales are also prevalent off the west coast, where the Pacific Ocean is fringed by the endless beaches and lush forests of world-famous Pacific Rim National Park. 

At the northern end of the island, board a ferry from Port Hardy to take a leisurely cruise through the scenic Inside Passage to Prince Rupert on the mainland. 

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Christopher Zurich, Switzerland

"Paulina organized an awesome trip for us which included Vancouver Island and the Rockies."

Peter Australia

"We could not have been more pleased with the trip that was planned by Canada by Design."

Carol Cevolani Petaluma, United States

"Overall it was a great way to see the country for the most part. "

Lorraine Squamish, Canada

"Our trip through western Canada planned by Canada by Design was fabulous."

Jeffrey California, United States

"It was a very memorable trip and I highly recommend to all."

Cherie Arizona, United States

"I highly recommend this company, They will tailor a trip to meet individual needs."

Mel New Zealand

"There isn't anyone I would rather use for travel to Canada."

Emily Tennessee, United States

"Thanks very much to Jasmine for helping to organise our wonderful holiday from Vancouver across the Rockies to Calgary."

Graham Perth, Australia

"I don't know how I will ever thank you all at Canada by Design for making our trip of a lifetime!"

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