The Great Canadian Staycation - Vancouver Island!
Off the coast of British Columbia, Vancouver Island sits surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. With stunning views of sea and mountains, Vancouver Island is an outdoor paradise and popular tourist destination for travellers from across Canada and around the world. Please check out this extensive list of guidebooks for hiking, walking, cycling, and birding, along with bestselling books on local food and titles for young tourists.

25 Places in Canada Every Family Should Visit

Pioneer Churches of Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea
An Explorer's Guide

Popular Wildflowers of Coastal British Columbia and Vancouver Island

Popular Day Hikes: Vancouver Island - Revised & Updated
Vancouver Island - Revised & Updated

Family Walks and Hikes of Vancouver Island — Volume 1: Victoria to Nanaimo
Streams, Lakes, and Hills from Victoria to Nanaimo

Family Walks and Hikes of Vancouver Island — Volume 2: Nanaimo North to Strathcona Park
Streams, Lakes, and Hills from Nanaimo North to Strathcona Park

Seaside Walks on Vancouver Island

Cycling the Islands
A Guide to Scenic Routes on the San Juan and Gulf Islands

Hiking the West Coast of Vancouver Island
An Updated and Comprehensive Guide to All Major Trails

Best Places to Bird in British Columbia

Birdfinding in British Columbia

Birds of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest
A Complete Guide, Second Edition

Edible and Medicinal Flora of the West Coast
British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest

The Flora and Fauna of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest

Blisters and Bliss
A Trekker's Guide to the West Coast Trail, Ninth Edition

Haida Gwaii
A Guide to BC's Islands of the People, Expanded 5th Edition

To the Lighthouse
An Explorer's Guide to the Island Lighthouses of Southwestern BC

Secret Beaches of the Salish Sea
The Northern Gulf Islands

Secret Beaches of the Salish Sea
The Southern Gulf Islands

Secret Beaches of Central Vancouver Island
Campbell River to Qualicum

Secret Beaches of Greater Victoria
View Royal to Sidney

First, We Brunch
Recipes and Stories from Victoria’s Best-Loved Breakfast Joints

Food Artisans of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands

Island Craft
Your Guide to the Breweries of Vancouver Island