This is a list of all my favorite spots I've been to. As well as places I hope to go on Vancouver Island. This list includes all the spots I tend to gatekeep.

This is a live guide and is ever-growing. Meaning, as I find spots I'll be adding them to this list. 

I hope it can help you plan your next Vancouver Island trip! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Also if I have made a YouTube video about a place on this list, I'll link it within for even more info.

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

All my Spots - Vancouver Island 

Tiny homes in Juan de Fuca · ★4.91 · 1 bed · 1 bath

Tiny homes in Courtenay · ★4.92 · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 bath

Artemis Whiskey Bar Victoria's Speakeasy - If you can find it, they have a stellar menu. You're sure to be over the moon with it.

I stayed in a Eco-Tiny Home on Vancouver Island 

Whiskey & Cocktail Bar

Sofa In the Sky or Sky Couch - Literally a couch in the middle of the woods near Ucluelet. You won't find much about this hidden gem. I have yet to visit, but if you want to see it for yourself, you must ask around for the location of the trail. 

Kinsol Trestle

Cowichan River Float is a must if you find yourself on Vancouver Island!  Follow me on Instagram for behind the scenes: https://www.instagram.com/travelwithtats/  Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/travelwithtats?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Tubing Down Cowichan River | Vancouver Island Summer Series

Lake Cowichan River Tubing

After my stupendous day on MV Uchuck III, I make the most of being in Gold River and head over to Upana Caves to explore!  Instagram @Travelwithtats Gas Money aka My Poshmark Closet https://poshmark.ca/closet/theniftycurator

Caving Upana Caves on Vancouver Island | Solo VanLife Road Trip

Upana Caves Interpretive Forest Site Path Entrance

Exploring Vancouver Island with @GetWestAdventureCruises, and let me tell you, it is a experience that should not be overlooked if you find yourself on Vancouver Island  Instagram @Travelwithtats Gas Money aka My Poshmark Closet https://poshmark.ca/closet/theniftycurator

Exploring Vancouver Island with Get West Adventure Cruises

Get West Adventure Cruises

Air Nootka

I take the day trip out of Port Alberni to Bamfield aboard the Frances Barkley. _______ Book you trip through Lady Rose Marine Services here: https://ladyrosemarine.com/ Ian Azariah: https://www.youtube.com/@ianazariah  Follow me on Instagram for behind the scenes: https://www.instagram.com/travelwithtats/  Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/travelwithtats?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Day Trip to Bamfield via The Frances Barkley | Lady Rose Marine Services

Lady Rose Marine Services

Horne Lake Caves

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A Weekend in Tofino 2024

Canso Plane Crash Site

Little Huson Caves Regional Park

Weekend Trip to Juan De Fuca

Sheringham Point Lighthouse

Hole In The Wall

San Josef Bay

Old Country Market

Bright Angel Regional Park

Sombrio Beach 2024

Sombrio Beach East

Mystic Beach

Cathedral Grove

My last video in this Cool, Fun Accomodations on Vancouver Island end with the most unique treehouses of all... the Free Spirit Spheres. These round treehouses are like none other and can only be found on Vancouver Island. Come with me as I spend a night in these free hanging orbs!  Also stay to the end to see if you are the winner of my $50 Airbnb Gift card!!!  Book your Stay at the Free Spirit Spheres: https://freespiritspheres.com/  This video is not sponsored by Airbnb or Free Spirit Spheres  Follow me on Instagram for behind the scenes: https://www.instagram.com/travelwithtats/  Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/travelwithtats?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link   0:00 Intro 0:30 Sphere Tour 6:16 Tom Answers Some Questions 10:59 Chill Time 14:30 Giveaway Winner REVEAL!

Free Spirit Spheres  Vancouver Island 

Free Spirit Spheres

Hatley Castle

Boar Hole, Nanaimo River

Video #146 (I'm pretty sure) I check out Peak 5040 on Vancouver Island. a short, easily accessible hike with a great payoff. From the photos online it looks spectacular, but even a pickle can be romanticized. So I set out to make an opinion of my own. Is Peak 5040 worth the hype?   Follow me on Instagram for behind the scenes: https://www.instagram.com/travelwithtats/  Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/travelwithtats?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Peak 5040 // The MOST INFLUENCED Hike on Vancouver Island

5040 Peak

Love you mom.   Victoria Hot Tub Boat - Locations soon in Kelowna and Vancouver (*not sponsored*): https://hottubboatcanada.ca/  Well Provisions(*not sponsored*):https://wellprovisioned.ca/  Follow me on Instagram for behind the scenes: https://www.instagram.com/travelwithtats/  Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/travelwithtats?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link  0:00 Intro 0:52 Hot Tub Boat 3:10 Thoughts 3:59 Harbour Ferry 5:20 Fisherman's Wharf 6:39 Well Provision Pic Nic

Hot Tub Boat Victoria - a Mother's Day Special

Fisherman's Wharf Park

Fan Tan Alley

Dragon Alley

Drumroaster Coffee

Cowichan Bay

Habit Coffee

Discovery Coffee

Ogden Point Sundial

Cattle Point

Clover Point

Saxe Point Park

Hot Tub Boat Victoria

Galloping Goose Trail

Blue Fox Cafe

Jam Cafe

The Abyss

Saysutshun Provincial Park

The Vault Cafe

Storey's Beach

Scarlet Ibis Restaurant & Cabin Rentals

Taylor River

Solo Overnight Hike to Triple Peak Lake // Vancouver Island | Video #150

Triple Peak

Taking my parents out on a day trip to Sidney Spit for Fathers Day.  Book your trip to Sidney here: https://www.sidneyspitferry.com/  Follow me on Instagram for behind the scenes: https://www.instagram.com/travelwithtats/  Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/travelwithtats?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

FATHER DAY trip to Sidney Spit | Vancouver Island

Sidney Island

Botanical Beach

Join me on not only my first ever paddle, but my first ever kayaking camping trip!   In May of 2023 I got my Level 1 Sea Kayaking Certificate. I put my skills to the test and go on my very first ever paddle... solo. I pick Portland Island off the coast of Vancouver Island as my target. I wanted a bit of a challenge without it being too risky. Let me tell you, a challenge it was ;)  Follow me on Instagram for behind the scenes: https://www.instagram.com/travelwithtats/  Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/travelwithtats?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link  Pacifica Paddle Sports Kayak Rental: https://www.pacificapaddle.com/  0:00 Intro 0:56 Pacifica Paddle Sports 2:01 And we're off! 3:20 Resetting 4:55 The Crossings 7:25 Pee Break 9:11 The Last Leg 11:18 Didn't Die! 12:22 Setting Up Camp 16:10 Overview of the day 17:27 Toilet Tour 18:24 Bedtime 19:04 The Journey Home 21:22 BLOOPS

Solo Kayaking Camping to Portland Island

Portland Island, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Parks Canada

Saanichton Sunflower Festival

Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse

The Butchart Gardens

Took a trip to the new Malahat Skywalk, on Vancouver Island. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

Malahat Skywalk Vancouver Island | Why you must visit

Malahat SkyWalk

Craigdarroch Castle

Can you visit Victoria, British Columbia for under $100?    Follow me on Instagram for behind the scenes: https://www.instagram.com/travelwithtats/  Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travelwithtats  0:00 Intro 0:37 BC Ferries 2:07 Breakfast 4:12 Free Activities 7:36 Lunch 9:00 Harbour Ferry 11:50 The Empress Hotel 13:11 The Legislature 14:38 Accommodation 15:48 Final Thoughts  CAMERA GEAR I USE Sony a6400 https://amzn.to/3oUnM2I Joby TriPod https://amzn.to/3v4r6w2 SanDisk 128GB Extreme Pro SD Card https://amzn.to/2E4i5dV GoPro Hero 9: https://amzn.to/33W1MgM Lavalier Lapel Microphone: https://amzn.to/3M08nb2 Rode Deadcat Wind Shield: https://amzn.to/3JZuOvj   Disclosure: Not sponsored. Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small percentage of sales made via those links, at no extra cost to you

All my Spots - Vancouver Island

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