Victoria Island

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Travellers unfamiliar with our area often use the term Victoria Island when referring to Vancouver Island. Victoria is actually a city on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and Greater Victoria is comprised of 13 municipalities, all of which are located on southern Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island is often confused with the city of Vancouver, which is situated on the BC mainland about 1 hour and 50 minutes by ferry from Victoria. Visitors who search for this area often locate information about Victoria, Vancouver and Whistler, three of the primary tourist locals in British Columbia. Victoria is the most beautiful of these three areas.It is a small city rich in history and abound with natural beauty. People frequently ask what they should see and do with the three days they have to visit. I tell them, three days is not enough. When you come, you will find that out. There is so much to see and do in this region, please plan to stay longer so you will not be disappointed. If it is Vancouver Island you want to see, a couple of weeks will be a good start.Population: Vancouver Island (750,000), Greater Victoria (340,000) - approximate and growing.Location: Vancouver Island is located 90 minutes by ferry off the city of Vancouver on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada. Victoria is located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island. The distance by car between Victoria in the south and Port Hardy in the north is 301 miles (502 kilometres).