2 Days on Vancouver Island — Don’t Miss These Spots!

You’d be crazy to skip these places on your Vancouver Island trip! Here’s the ultimate 2-day itinerary: DAY 1 1️⃣ Butchart Gardens 🌸 — First stop from the ferry! A paradise for plant lovers. So many species — you’ll never want to leave! 2️⃣ Iconic Shops 📚 Munro’s Books — Founded by a Nobel Prize winner. So much literary charm! ☕ Murchie’s Tea & Coffee — Step back in time in this classic British-style tea house. 🍫 Rogers’ Chocolates — A must-try local chocolate institution. 3️⃣ Beacon Hill Park 🦚 — Urban forest meets ocean views. Peacocks roam freely! 4️⃣ Christ Church Cathedral ⛪ — Gothic architecture & stained glass = major European vibes. Great even just for photos! 5️⃣ Clover Point → Finlayson Point 🌊 — Gorgeous coastal walk. Don’t miss the views. 6️⃣ Craigdarroch Castle 🏰 — Feels like a fairy tale. Architecture fans, it’s worth going inside! 7️⃣ BC Parliament Buildings 🏛️ — Iconic. Can’t miss it — even the night view is stunning. 8️⃣ Fisherman’s Wharf 🎣 — Colorful floating houses. Even prettier than Vancouver’s! 9️⃣ Red Fish Blue Fish 🐟 — Just line up. It’s that good. You won’t regret it. DAY 2 1️⃣ Crust Bakery 🥐 — Popular local spot. Their pastries are incredible — go early before they sell out! 2️⃣ Fisgard Lighthouse 🗼 — Hidden gem. Quiet and photogenic. 3️⃣ Hatley Castle 🎬 — X-Men filming location! A must for movie fans. 4️⃣ Split Rock Lookout 🌄 — Epic mountain & ocean views. Same vibe as the Malahat slide! 5️⃣ Duncan Totem Village 🪵 — Rich Indigenous culture. Slow-paced and perfect for a stroll. 6️⃣ Chemainus Mural Town 🎨 — Streets filled with beautiful murals. So artsy! 7️⃣ The Vault Cafe ☕ — Retro vibe. Loved by locals too. 8️⃣ Nanoose Bay Beachcombing 🐚 — Didn’t find oysters, but tons of clams! Still a win. 9️⃣ Old Country Market 🐐 — Yes, there are goats on the roof! 🔟 Little Qualicum Cheeseworks 🧀 — Freshest milk ever (bring your own bottle!). 1️⃣1️⃣ Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park ⛺ — Perfect for camping and beach time. #VancouverIsland #TravelCanada #ExploreBC #VictoriaBC #CanadianLife #HiddenGems #WestCoastDreaming