VANCOUVER ISLAND BUCKET LIST - Where to Next?
Vancouver Island Maps of trips to take while on Vancouver Island. Cities towns including Victoria, Sooke, Sidney, Tofino, Nanaimo, Comox, Parksville, Duncan, Ladysmith, Port Alberni, Courtenay, Campbell River, Port Hardy

Vancouver Island MapsInteractive Maps by Region and Activity

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This page is your hub for Vancouver Island maps. It brings together Vancouver Island Bucket List’s interactive maps plus official park, ferry, road, trail and safety maps so you can plan routes, pick hikes and check current conditions in one place.

Whether you are planning your first trip or live on the Island and want new ideas, start here to open the right map for your day, from beaches and waterfalls to ferries, road cameras and wildfire updates.

What to expect from this map hub

  • Best for: Visitors and locals who want one place to find reliable Vancouver Island maps.
  • Map types: Interactive adventure maps, park and trail maps, ferry routes, road conditions, webcams, wildfire and marine maps.
  • Planning help: Find hikes and beaches near you, plan multi-day road trips and check live conditions before you drive or hike.
  • Offline options: Suggestions for printed and downloadable maps when you are in areas with limited cell service.

Most-used interactive maps on Vancouver Island

Start your search with our most-used Vancouver Island maps. From hiking trails and beaches to must-see viewpoints and adventure routes. Each one opens as an interactive map with filters for accommodations, activities, and local highlights to help you plan your trip or weekend.
A map of hiking trails on Vancouver Island. Discover new hiking areas trails using this interactive map

Hikes and Walking Trails

Map linking the best hiking and walking trails on Vancouver Island

A map of the beaches on Vancouver Island best beaches for hiking surfing storm watching sand beaches and rugged west coast beaches

Beaches

Interactive map listing over 40 beaches from sand to rugged

map of Vancouver Island with the most popular stops for anyone visiting

Most Popular

A list of the most popular & must-see places on Vancouver Island

3D illustration of a couple driving a red convertible with luggage and a dog on a road map, symbolizing a Vancouver Island road trip adventure.

Adventure Map

The complete list of over 130 adventures on Vancouver Island

3D illustration of a family with suitcases standing on a map beside a hotel icon, representing finding family hotels and accommodations on Vancouver Island.

Accommodations

Recomended hotels and vacation rentals on Vancouver Island

3D illustration of a person whale watching in a boat near Victoria, BC, with a location pin and an orca on the map, symbolizing Vancouver Island marine tours and adventures.

Activities

From ziplining to kayak tours, whale watching to private tours

Vancouver Island Maps by Experience

Vancouver Island is an incredible place for those seeking new and exciting experiences. Whether you are looking for relaxing activities like hiking or kayaking, or more pulse-pounding options like skiing and caving, our list of maps by activity can help you find the perfect thing to do.

Discover activities for a family day out or a week away. We have a list of experiences mapped out that anyone will enjoy.

BeachesVancouver Island | MAPS

A map of the beaches on Vancouver Island best beaches for hiking surfing storm watching sand beaches and rugged west coast beaches
Discover the best beaches to visit along the shores of Vancouver Is...

Must See SpotsVancouver Island | MAPS

map of Vancouver Island with the most popular stops for anyone visiting
Top places you don't want to miss when visiting Vancouver Island, t...

Family FunVancouver Island | MAPS

looking for family friendly things to do when visiting Vancouver Island here is a interactive map thumbnail
Create your family memories. Map of family-friendly locations on Va...

LighthousesVancouver Island | MAPS

Mapped location of Lighthouses on Vancouver Island thumbnail
Breathtaking views and historical sites to visit. Map of lighthouse...

MuseumsVancouver Island | MAPS

Museums on a Vancouver Island Map.
Rich cultural heritage - First Nations, Marine, Aviation and first ...

WaterfallsVancouver Island | MAPS

Vancouver Island Waterfall map location of all the wonderful waterfalls on Vancouver island
Winter and summer waterfalls located all over Vancouver Island. Hik...

Hiking TrailsVancouver Island | MAPS

A map of hiking trails on Vancouver Island. Discover new hiking areas trails using this interactive map
Maps for the best hiking and walking trails on Vancouver Island

Hotel Finder | Compare Hotels by Location

Sunset view from the Prestige Oceanfront Resort, with the sun casting a warm hue over the marina and distant hills, seen from the hotel's balcony lined with classic railings
Use our Vancouver Island hotel finder to compare hotels by location, amenities,...

Activity Finder | Tours, Rentals, Wildlife...

A group of smiling people dressed in orange and gray cold-weather gear sit aboard a small open-deck boat during a Sooke whale watching tour. The boat is docked or slowly cruising near a scenic marina, with calm waters, docked sailboats, and tree-lined houses in the background.
Find and book the best activities on Vancouver Island with our Activity Finder....

Restaurants Finder

Elegant seaside restaurant table set with glassware and folded napkins at Sooke Harbour House, featuring large windows with views of the ocean and distant mountains on Vancouver Island.
Where to eat on Vancouver Island, a complete list of restaurants, cafes, brewer...

Fishing Charters Map | Find Local Guides &...

A smiling fisherman wearing a blue hoodie holds a large silver salmon aboard a boat, with rocky coastal cliffs and calm ocean waters in the background on Vancouver Island.
Use our Vancouver Island Fishing Charters Finder to locate top guides for salmo...

Printed Maps of Vancouver Island

Three sea kayakers floating on the calm Saanich Inlet at sunset on a Pacifica Paddle Sports guided tour
Sunset Kayak Tour in Brentwood Bay
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Maps and Itineraries - Driving Tours Around Vancouver Island

Check out our growing list of driving tours around Vancouver Island. Starting with the Pacific Marine Circle Route, starting at Victoria, through Sooke, Port Renfrew, Lake Cowichan, and down the Malahat.

Budget Day Trip in Victoria: Free & Af...

Map of a budget-friendly day trip route in Victoria, British Columbia, with a bold red line marking the travel path from downtown Victoria through Esquimalt and View Royal to Colwood. Star icons highlight key stops along the route, including Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary and Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites.
A free and budget-friendly day trip from downtown Victoria to Colwood. Hatley C...

5-Day Vancouver Island Trip From Vancouver...

Map showing the 5-day Vancouver Island road trip route from Vancouver. The loop starts at Tsawwassen ferry terminal, crosses to Sidney and Victoria, goes west to Sooke and Shirley, then north through Chemainus to Parksville, returning by ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay. Key stops marked along the route.
A 5-day Vancouver Island road trip from Vancouver via BC Ferries, tracing the s...

Family Weekend in Sooke: Kid-Friendly 2-Da...

Illustrated map showing a family weekend road trip route from Victoria to Sooke on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. A red line connects several starred destinations through Langford, Metchosin, and Sooke, including loops through forested and coastal areas.
A 2-day family road trip from Victoria to Sooke with swimming holes, ziplines, ...

Victoria Driving Tour: Castles, Gardens &a...

Illustrated map of a self-guided driving tour in Victoria, BC, marked by a red route line connecting major attractions like the Lighthouse, Beacon Hill Park, Government House, and Craigdarroch Castle. Icons indicate free parking areas, public washrooms, restaurants, and sightseeing stops. The route loops through neighborhoods like James Bay and Fairfield, starting near the harbor and ending near Ross Bay Cemetery.
Self-guided driving tour through Victoria BC. Craigdarroch Castle, Government H...

Pacific Marine Circle Route: 4-Day Road Tr...

Pacific Marine Circle Route map showing key stops from Victoria to Port Renfrew, Lake Cowichan, and Duncan.
Drive the Pacific Marine Circle Route in 4 days. Victoria to Sooke, Port Renfre...

5-Day Vancouver Island Road Trip Loop: Vic...

Map showing a 5-day road trip itinerary on Vancouver Island, marked by a red route looping through key stops like Victoria, Port Renfrew, Bamfield, Port Alberni, Parksville, and Nanaimo. Star icons highlight notable destinations along the scenic coastal and inland route.
A 5-day Vancouver Island road trip loop from Victoria through Bamfield, Port Al...

Adventure Maps By Region

Travelling through a specific region on Vancouver Island? We’ve broken down experiences into our five regional maps. South Island, Gulf Islands, Cowichan Valley, Central Island, Pacific Rim, North Central Island and North Vancouver Island.

South IslandVancouver Island | MAPS

Vancouver Island zone map south
Saanich Peninsula, Victoria and the Juan de Fuca Strait, Langford, ...

Gulf IslandsVancouver Island | MAPS

Vancouver Island zone map Gulf Island
A group of 15 main islands in the Salish Sea located off Vancouver ...

Cowichan ValleyVancouver Island | MAPS

Vancouver Island zone map Cowichan
Malahat, Shawnigan Lake, Lake Cowichan, Duncan, Mill Bay and Ladysmith

Central IslandVancouver Island | MAPS

Vancouver Island zone map Central Island
Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum Beach, Little Qualicum Falls, Coom...

Pacific RimVancouver Island | MAPS

Vancouver Island zone map Pacific Rim
Beaches of Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino, Ucluelet and Port Alb...

North CentralVancouver Island | MAPS

Vancouver Island zone map North Central Island
Strathcona Provincial Park, Cambell River, Courtney, Comox and Moun...

North IslandVancouver Island | MAPS

Vancouver Island zone map North Island
The small town charm of Telegraph Cove, Port McNeil, Port Hardy and...
Three sea kayakers floating on the calm Saanich Inlet at sunset on a Pacifica Paddle Sports guided tour
Sunset Kayak Tour in Brentwood Bay
Our pick for sunset kayaking near Victoria: a 2-hour guided evening paddle on the Saanich Inlet....
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Official park and trail maps

These official maps are the best resources for detailed park layouts, trail networks, campgrounds and updated closure information across Vancouver Island.

  • Pacific Rim National Park Reserve maps – Long Beach, campgrounds, Broken Group Islands and West Coast Trail information.
  • Strathcona Provincial Park maps – Backcountry camping maps, key trail routes and downloadable park brochures.
  • BC Parks map – Province-wide look at park boundaries, recreation areas and current closures on Vancouver Island.
  • Vancouver Island Trail map – Interactive map of the 800 km route linking communities and wilderness areas from south to north.
  • Saanich trail guides and maps – Urban and forest trails offering ocean views, creekside routes and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Map of the Long Beach area in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve showing trails, beaches, campgrounds, and visitor centres between Tofino and Ucluelet.

Pacific Rim National Park Maps

Long Beach, campgrounds, Broken Group Islands and West Coast Trail maps that help you navigate one of the Island’s most popular coastal parks.

Strathcona provincial Park map

Strathcona Park Maps

Official trail maps, backcountry camping information and park brochures for exploring Strathcona Provincial Park.

Map of Vancouver Island showing current BC road incidents and alerts, including closures, hazards, and weather warnings.

BC Parks Map

Interactive BC Parks map showing Vancouver Island park boundaries, recreation areas and current closures.

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Vancouver Island Trail

Interactive map of the Vancouver Island Trail, an 800 km route connecting communities, forests and mountain landscapes across the Island.

Map of Saanich showing local parks, trails, lakes, and neighbourhood routes around Elk Lake, Beaver Lake, Mount Douglas, and Cordova Bay.

Saanich Trail Guides & Maps

Official trail guides for Saanich’s network of forest paths, ocean-view routes and creekside walking trails.

Three sea kayakers floating on the calm Saanich Inlet at sunset on a Pacifica Paddle Sports guided tour
Sunset Kayak Tour in Brentwood Bay
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Road, ferry and transit maps

These maps help you plan safe and efficient travel around Vancouver Island, from highway conditions to ferry routes and real-time vessel tracking.

  • DriveBC Interactive Map – Live road conditions, closures, incidents and rest stops across Vancouver Island.
  • BC Ferries Route Map – Official map showing ferry routes between Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
  • Mosaic Logging Road Access Map – Updates on public access to active forestry roads, useful for remote travel and backroad planning.
  • BC Ferry Tracker Map – Real-time BC Ferries tracking with up-to-the-minute vessel positions and route information.
Drive BC interactive map

Drive BC Interactive Map

Live highway conditions, closures, incidents and rest stops across Vancouver Island on an interactive map.

Map of BC Ferries routes showing sailings between Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and mainland British Columbia.

BC Ferries Route Map

Official BC Ferries route map showing connections between Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

Mosaic logging road access map

Mosaic Logging Road Access Map

Public access map with current updates on available Mosaic logging roads, helpful for backroad and remote area travel.

BC ferries live map

BC Ferry Tracker Map

Real-time BC Ferries tracker displaying up-to-the-minute vessel locations and route information.

Weather, conditions and webcam maps

Use these maps to check current conditions across Vancouver Island, including wildfire activity, wind patterns and live local webcams.

  • BC Wildfire Service Situation Map – Updated map showing the location and status of all active wildfires in BC.
  • Live Windspeed and Weather Map – Track wind direction, wind speed and live radar conditions across Vancouver Island.
  • Webcams Across Vancouver Island – View live local webcams to see current weather and visibility in real time.
live wind speed map

Live Windspeed & Weather Map

Track live wind direction, wind speed and radar weather conditions across Vancouver Island.

BC Wildfire Service map showing active wildfires and fire activity across British Columbia.

BC Wildfire Service Situation Map

Up-to-date map showing the location and status of all active wildfires across BC.

Vancouver Island Webcams map

Webcams Across Vancouver Island

View live webcams to check real-time weather and visibility across Vancouver Island.

Three sea kayakers floating on the calm Saanich Inlet at sunset on a Pacifica Paddle Sports guided tour
Sunset Kayak Tour in Brentwood Bay
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Community, coastal and city maps

These maps highlight important cultural regions, coastal navigation points and helpful city resources for visitors and locals exploring Vancouver Island.

  • First Nations Communities – Map of the three major tribal regions and the 50 First Nations located across Vancouver Island.
  • BC Marina Coastal Map – Interactive map of marinas, ports and harbours along BC’s coast, useful for boating and marine travel planning.
  • Helpful Maps of Victoria BC – City transportation routes, guides and other practical maps for navigating Victoria.
first nations communities

First Nations Communities

Three tribal regions and all 50 First Nations located across Vancouver Island.

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BC Marina Coastal Map

Interactive map showing marinas, ports and harbours along BC’s coastline.

A comprehensive walking tour map of downtown Victoria, highlighting a route that encompasses key attractions including Fisherman's Wharf, David Foster Way, Thunderbird Park, the BC Parliament Buildings, Bastion Square, and Chinatown, with water taxi paths indicated along the Victoria Harbour

Helpful Maps of Victoria BC

Transportation routes, city guides and practical maps for exploring Victoria.

Three sea kayakers floating on the calm Saanich Inlet at sunset on a Pacifica Paddle Sports guided tour
Sunset Kayak Tour in Brentwood Bay
Our pick for sunset kayaking near Victoria: a 2-hour guided evening paddle on the Saanich Inlet....
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Discover the best beaches to visit along the shores of Vancouver Is...
The small town charm of Telegraph Cove, Port McNeil, Port Hardy and...
Strathcona Provincial Park, Cambell River, Courtney, Comox and Moun...
Beaches of Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino, Ucluelet and Port Alb...
Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum Beach, Little Qualicum Falls, Coom...
Malahat, Shawnigan Lake, Lake Cowichan, Duncan, Mill Bay and Ladysmith
A group of 15 main islands in the Salish Sea located off Vancouver ...
Saanich Peninsula, Victoria and the Juan de Fuca Strait, Langford, ...
Top places you don't want to miss when visiting Vancouver Island, t...
Rich cultural heritage - First Nations, Marine, Aviation and first ...
Winter and summer waterfalls located all over Vancouver Island. Hik...
Breathtaking views and historical sites to visit. Map of lighthouse...
Create your family memories. Map of family-friendly locations on Va...
Maps for the best hiking and walking trails on Vancouver Island
Discover the best beaches to visit along the shores of Vancouver Is...

Sidney, Saanichton, Bretwood Bay

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