Vancouver Island and Coast / * Essentials
This collection highlights the architectural and natural landmarks of Vancouver Island, from Victoria’s colonial heritage to the rugged landscapes of the interior. Explore the historic British Columbia Parliament Buildings and the Fairmont Empress, or venture into the old-growth forests of Cathedral Grove, home to 800-year-old Douglas firs. The list includes unique geological features like The Abyss near Nanaimo and the Hole-in-the-Wall, alongside cultural sites such as the 127-foot Beacon Hill Park Story Pole and the southern terminus of the Trans-Canada Highway at Mile 0.
A Cathedral Grove
Located in MacMillan Provincial Park, this protected area contains a stand of ancient Douglas fir trees, some exceeding 800 years in age and 75 meters in height.
B Tea at the Empress
A traditional afternoon tea service held in the Lobby Lounge of the Fairmont Empress, featuring signature tea blends and tiered trays of house-made pastries.
C British Columbia Parliament
The British Columbia Parliament Buildings are in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and are home to the Legislative Assembly of British…
D Moss Lady
A large-scale living sculpture in Beacon Hill Park, constructed from soil and clay and covered in a variety of live mosses.
Beacon Hill Park Story Pole
A 127-foot (38.8-meter) totem pole carved by Kwakwaka’wakw artist Mungo Martin in 1956, once recognized as the tallest in the world.
Shelter
A Tofino restaurant focused on Pacific Northwest cuisine, using local seafood and ingredients sourced from Vancouver Island farmers and foragers.
G Mile 0
A commemorative monument marking the western terminus of the 8,000-kilometre Trans-Canada Highway at the edge of Beacon Hill Park.
H Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is a not-for-profit community aquarium and cultural learning centre dedicated to the ecosystem of the…
Sheringham Point Light
Sheringham Point Lighthouse is located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, near the community of Shirley.
J The Fairmont Empress Hotel
The Fairmont Empress, formerly and commonly referred to as The Empress, is one of the oldest hotels in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport or Victoria Harbour Water Airport is located in Victoria Harbour, adjacent to Victoria, British Columbia,…
L Nanaimo Airport
Nanaimo Airport is a privately owned and operated regional airport located 7 nautical miles south southeast of Nanaimo, British Columbia,…
M Hole-in-the-Wall
A large circular opening blasted through a solid shale wall near Port Alberni, originally created to accommodate a water pipeline.
The Abyss
A deep geological fissure located on the Extension Ridge Trail near Nanaimo, measuring approximately 50 centimetres wide.
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