Further afield in Vancouver
Vancouver Island is a good spot to move on to from Vancouver. Victoria, British Columbia's capital, is a relaxing place. Tofino is a pretty spot on the island's west coast, good for whale and storm watching and has some of Canada's best surf (if you can brave the cold water). The island is reached by ferry, seaplane and bus.
The Southern Gulf Islands are also a short ferry ride or float plane flight away. The Southern Gulf Islands are known for their artist communities, wineries, fromageries and farms. These islands also boast incredible opportunities for boating, kayaking, hiking, camping and wildlife viewing .
The Okanagan is a four to five hour drive east, with a large number of wineries, water activities in the summer and skiing in the winter.
The scenery of Banff, Banff National Park and the Rocky Mountains is a long day's drive (8-9 hours) east.
To the south, in the United States, Seattle, is a two and a half hour drive and Portland is a five hour drive (excluding any border line-up).
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