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Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands, Canada

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Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands form a stunning archipelago off the southwestern coast of British Columbia, Canada, sheltered by the Strait of Georgia. Vancouver Island — one of the largest islands on North America's Pacific coast — is known for old-growth rainforests, rugged coastline, world-class whale watching, and surf breaks at Tofino. The smaller Gulf Islands, including Salt Spring, Galiano, and Pender, attract travellers seeking a slower pace, with organic farms, artists' studios, kayaking, and sailing among their draws. Together they offer a compelling mix of wilderness adventure, coastal culture, and laid-back island life within reach of Vancouver and Victoria.

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Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands, Canada · 6 days

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Vancouver Island Self-Launched: Victoria, the Broken Group Islands & Salt Spring

A self-launched, independent version of G Adventures' 6-day Geluxe Vancouver Island trip — same route, same wild coastline, roughly a third of the price. You'll base yourself in Victoria, travel by BC Transit bus and IslandLink to Port Alberni, take a self-booked water taxi into Barkley Sound for two nights at the off-grid Broken Islands Lodge, walk Little Qualicum Falls, and finish with whale watching and farm-gate tastings on Salt Spring Island. All activities are self-bookable direct or via GetYourGuide/Klook; no group, no fixed departure date. Costs are approximate 2025 backpacker/budget-traveller rates in GBP.

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~£825

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