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Vancouver Island - British Columbia

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Vancouver Island Ferry	Cathedral Grove		Coastal Temperate Rainforest
Tofino / Pacific Rim National Park	At the Beach	Beach	Evening view of some small islands	View the next morning at low tide
People walking out to the island to see it's abundant marine life.	View of a hotel from the water	Driftwood along the beach in Pacific Rim National Park	Building cabins in the driftwood

Vancouver Island Information
Location	Vancouver Island is an island on the west side of British Columbia, Canada.
Interesting Facts	The Coastal Temperate Rainforests are caused when moisture laden ocean breezes strike steep coastal mountains, causing 130 inches of rain per year. During the winter in the Pacific Rim region, storm watching has become very popular as a spectator sport.
Things to See	Tofino - Pacific Rim National Park Victoria, Butchards Gardens Explore the remote parts of the island Wildlife: whales, seals, bears, sea lions, deer...
Things to Do	whale watching, hiking, fishing, surfing, sightseeing , ocean kayaking, golfing, surfing
Where to Stay	For a unique experience, you should spend at least a couple nights in the Tofino area, either Tofino, Ucluelet or Pacific Rim National Park. Victoria is also a beautiful choice.
More Info	Vancouver island's climate is quite a bit milder than Canada's average. The temperate of the sheltered side can vary considerably from open side of the island. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/index_e.asp

Victoria	The Empress Hotel - viewed from Victoria harbour	Victoria Harbour Ferry	Houseboats near Fisherman's Wharf
Buskers entertaining on the waterfront	Butchard Gardens	View through the hedges at Butchard Gardens

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