No matter what type of activity you like to enjoy whether it's Golfing, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Scuba Diving, Skiing or Snowshoeing you can be sure Vancouver Island will have these and many more.

Vancouver Island offers unique experience in boating, there are 6000 islands that line the coast of mainland Canada, Boaters from across the world come to Vancouver Island to explore the bays, inlets, coves along the shoreline, some boating routes provide the opportunity to view the rugged coastlines, remote villages and wild animals, some boaters come to Vancouver Island with their own recreational water boat.

There are various companies that offer guided boating tours, the best time to go on boating expeditions is from April till October, the months of July and August are the most popular and can become overcrowded, while cruising the islands you must ensure that you are carrying the proper equipment for a safe boating trip.

Enjoy the day by indulging in winter sport on Vancouver Island, you can go snowshoeing along Nordic trails anywhere above the snow line during the winter months, the mountain peaks turn white soon after the first snowfall and then the snow line drops lower and lower and becomes ideal for snowshoeing, the trails remain snow covered until March as the snowfall continues at a higher elevation.

There are two great mountain resorts that cater for snowshoe hikers, one is Mount Washington that offers 15 Nordic trails for all skill levels, the trails are marked with different colours to ensure that they belong to different levels of experience, there is another smaller snowshoe destination called Mt. Cain, where there this plenty of accommodation available.

Vancouver Island is truly a paradise on earth surrounded by the mighty Pacific Ocean, the beauty of this place lies in the shimmering blue water of the lakes, the high mountain peaks and lush green golf courses, it has been rightly ranked as the best golf course destination in Canada, there is one that stretches for 250km Victoria to Campbell River.

In Victoria the golf courses where you can enjoy a day or two are at Bear Mountain, Olympic View and Arbutus Ridge, you will be amazed by the incredible challenge and splendid beauty of Bear Mountain's 36 hole Golf Course, there are some great golf packages provided by the many resorts on Vancouver Island.

On Vancouver Island you can go fishing for Salmon, Trout and Halibut, the oceans, rivers and lakes in Canada are one of the best places for fishing in the world, the fishing industry in Vancouver Island thrives on tourists, you can enjoy fishing trips on crystal clear serene water, under clear blue skies.

Before you go fishing you need to make sure that you have purchased a fishing licence, you must also be prepared for unpredictable ocean currents and tides, there are plenty of fishes around Vancouver Island, so you have a great chance of catching lots of big fish.

Vancouver Island is an ideal location and climate to enjoy amidst wildlife and scenic beauty, there are many mountainous trails for the bikers, some bike routes are very easy, while other routes can be quite challenging with many obstacles such as tree roots, rocks and boulders. Mountain biking attracts a large number of people to Vancouver Island.

Many routes lead bikers through deep forests, raging rivers and often takes you around Vancouver Islands many lakes and shorelines, it is often advisable to go for a guided mountain biking tour, some of the most popular biking trails in Vancouver Island are found near Duncan, Courtenay, Victoria and Cumberland, here you are sure to enjoy a full day mountain biking in wilderness of Vancouver Island.

Vancouver Island is a great place for diving that has some very enviable spots for diving which has gained popularity for it's exotic marine life and crystal clear water, the Emerald Sea of Vancouver Island has something to offer everyone, some of these diving spots are not only for experienced divers but for first time divers can also enjoy this amazing underwater adventure, to make each dive a memorable experience you can get all kinds of support and facilities, once you have experienced diving in Vancouver Island, you are sure to want to return time and time again.

Skiing is one of the most popular attractions for tourists visiting Vancouver Island, the strategic location of Vancouver Island offers ideal climatic conditions for enjoying a skiing adventure on the slopes, during the winter season, Mt. Washington gets lots of snow, Mount Washington is the second busiest winter destination in Canada.

There are other locations to like Mt. Cain, which is located in Mt. Cain Regional Park and is an ideal recreation spot for enjoyable and challenging runs for skiing during the season, Snow board enthusiasts from all over the world visit Mt Cain which is an ideal skiing destination for families and skiing enthusiasts, the snowfall in this area continues at the higher altitude until early spring and thus these hills are kept open for skiers until Easter Weekend.

On Vancouver Island off the coast of British Columbia, you can enjoy bird watching at your leisure, there are many different varieties of birds because there is a diverse ecosystem with mountain valleys, low land coasts, isolated bays and coves help Vancouver Island to become an ideal location for bird watching.

Vancouver Island is a great setting for all migratory birds and attracts a large number of people from different parts of the world that are interested in bird watching, there are several clubs with checklists that identify many different species of birds, experienced bird watchers will enjoy exploring the habitat and the migratory patterns of different bird species, the prime time to indulge in bird watching at the Vancouver Island is in the spring and autumn seasons.