The Cowichan Valley Museum is situated in the centre of Duncan and is a great place to visit if you want to see and learn more about the history of this beautiful island, it is a real treasure trove and houses information on social, political, geographical, cultural and the historical development of the Cowichan Valley, there is also a reading room where you can sit and read the archival documents. There are various galleries that have several household items, giving you a chance to catch a glimpse of the early days of Cowichan Valley, in the museum you will find displays of hunting and fishing equipment and many more interesting things.

The Vancouver Island Paleontology Museum in Qualicum Beach exhibits fossils from the surrounding areas, while visiting the museum you will get a good feel about the history of Vancouver Island. The Museum has fossils from the Mesozoic Age, though the most important attraction in the Vancouver Island Paleontology Museum is the fossil of a 60,000-year-old walrus.

The walrus is one of the best preserved walrus's ever found and it attracts people from far and wide every year, the walrus named Rosie is the star attraction of the museum, when you visit the museum you will discover a wide collection of fossils, you can even take an educational tour of the Vancouver Island Paleontology Museum that takes you back to the prehistoric age, the Museum is open from mid June to early October.

The Museum at Campbell River in Vancouver Island is a great place to spend time and explore the earlier days and lives of the people of this community, the museum holds a fine collection of several exhibits that reflect the culture, tradition and the rich heritage of that existed on Vancouver Island, the main attractions of this museum are from the Salmon Fish Industry, the logging industry and the Ripple Rock Story.

Near the Museum, there are Galleries and an Archives Research Centre that holds exhibitions all year round, you can even buy souvenirs from the Campbell River Museum Shop, school groups flock here to enjoy a great educational and recreational tour of this unique culture, heritage and history which are best reflected here at the Campbell River Museum.

The Royal British Columbia Museum is one of the many attractions on Vancouver Island, people of all ages visit this museum which remains open seven days a week from 9am till evening 5pm, on Sundays opening is extended till 8 pm. The Museum is very close to the Empress Hotel in downtown Victoria and is a great place of discovery and learning.

The museum has three unique galleries that exhibit human and natural history of British Columbia, the museum has items displayed in an authentic natural setting, the museum has an IMAX theatre that has been the venue for some great exhibits such as Titanic, Leonardo da Vinci and several Egyptian artifacts, the Royal British Columbia Museum is a must visit for Vancouver tourists.

The Comox Air Force Valley is located in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, the Museum preserves a rich heritage of the aviation history of West Canada and houses an aviation reference library, aviation art gallery and various kinds of aircraft, the museum also includes artifacts from the First and Second World Wars. Located in the main gate of the CFB Comox, you can also find several items that are exhibited from Canada's Part in UN peacekeeping missions, as well as a turbojet engine, a piston engine and several other artifacts from squadrons.

The Vancouver Island Military Museum is located in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, this museum remains open from Monday through to Saturday, Museums are the best places to connect with the past and to learn more about early civilizations. The history of Vancouver Island are found exhibited and displayed as various artifacts in the Vancouver Island Military Museum, which also reflects the proud history of military achievements of the men and the women who served in the Armed Forces of Canada.

The display's show medals of honour which have been awarded to the Canadian armed forces, there is also a library that has a collection of several military books, scrap books, photographs, several video clips, diaries and maps, so, if you are staying in Vancouver Island, then take time to visit this Military Museum in Nanaimo which has preserved and maintained memorable moments from Canada's history.