Vancouver Island GuideVancouver Island is part of British Columbia, Canada. As well as the island itself, it is also a region which includes the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia. HotelsFind hotels in Victoria, Salt Spring Island, Nanaimo, Salt Spring Island and more. VictoriaVictoria is the capital of the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is located near the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Galiano IslandGaliano Island lies to the northeast of Saltspring Island off the east coast of Vancouver Island. TofinoTofino, population 1700, is a former logging and fishing village that has become a center for ecotourism and activities such as whale watching, surfing, and camping. South Vancouver IslandSouth Vancouver Island is in Vancouver Island. Southern Gulf IslandsThe Southern Gulf Islands are the Canadian islands between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia in the Strait of Georgia. Central Vancouver IslandCentral Vancouver Island is on Vancouver Island. North Vancouver IslandNorth Vancouver Island is in Vancouver Island. It is generally the more remote part of the island. Juan de Fuca Marine TrailJuan de Fuca Marine Trail is on the south-west coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. Oak BayOak Bay is a small town just east of Victoria. Though as a tourist you will have a hard time finding out where Victoria technically ends and Oak Bay begins, Oak Bay residents are very proud of their incorporated town, an older suburb of Victoria. Strathcona Provincial ParkStrathcona Provincial Park is on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. West of Campbell River, the park is near the middle of Vancouver Island. Northern Gulf IslandsThe North Gulf Islands are in British Columbia, Canada. Other than Quadra Island, and perhaps Cortes Island, the North Gulf Islands are undeveloped.