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Museums (7)
There are lots of museums across Vancouver Island, from the forestry museum in Duncan to the dinosaur museum in Courtenay to the Wax museum in Victoria and Cumberland's mining museum. Every town has one, enjoy each one.

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Adventures Horne Lake popular

http://www.hornelake.com/caving_programs.htm

9 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Voted "Best Natural Outdoor Site in BC" by Attractions Canada! Thrilling underground trips range from mild to wild. Hourly guided tours, crystal-filled rooms, fossils, marble passages, even rappel an underground waterfall! Camping available, canoe / kayak rentals.

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Milner Gardens & Woodland popular

http://www.milnergardens.org

9 out of 10 stars (3 votes)

A seaside garden set in a natural coastal Douglas-fir woodland in Qualicum Beach

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Wild Pacific Trail popular

http://www.wildpacifictrail.com/

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Located in the District of Ucluelet is a seven phase trail system skirting the rugged cliffs and shoreline of the westcoast of Vancouver Island. Overlooking Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands to the east and the open Pacific Ocean to the south and west

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Alberni Valley Heritage Network

http://www.alberniheritage.com/

The beautiful Alberni Valley is home for some of Vancouver Island's premier heritage and adventure tourism attractions. Maritime heritage, First Nations culture and art, steam trains and steam sawmill

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Beacon Hill Park Victoria

http://www.beaconhillpark.ca/

Children's farm and park in the heart of Victoria. Beacon Hill Park is one of downtown Victoria's crown jewels. The 200 acres was officially established as a park in 1882,

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Church And State Wines

http://www.churchandstatewines.com/

Church And State Wines, Coyote Bowl Vineyard, award winning VQA quality wine vintages, tasting notes and ratings, tastings in Victoria Canada or buy wine and gifts online.

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Discover The Past - Tours in Victoria

http://www.discoverthepast.com/

"Ghostly Walks and history tours in Victoria British Columbia Canada with historian John Adams explore Old Town, Chinatown, city sights.

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Duncan Market in the Square - Farmers' Market

http://www.marketinthesquare.net

Saturday morning, freshest fruit, vegetables, baking, jams, jellies, honey, crafts, clothing, pies

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Fisgard Lighthouse

http://www.fisgardlighthouse.com

Fisgard Lighthouse Historical Site Victoria Vancouver Island

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Grand Vista Tours

http://www.grandvistatours.com/

Grand Vista Tours & Events welcomes you to Vancouver Island, one of the world’s top year-round travel destinations. Here, nestled between mountain peaks and glaciers, delicate alpine meadows, lush rainforest, dazzling beaches and the powerful Pacific Ocean you will find the exceptional and the extraordinary.

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Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens

http://www.woodlandgardens.ca/

Woodland Gardens has one of the largest rhododendron collections in Western Canada with over 3000 varieties. It is also home to a multitude of native plants, birds and wildflowers. Its 24 wooded acres are covered with bark mulch paths and many water feature. It is recognized as one of the world's finest informal show gardens.We invite you to explore our website and look forward to seeing you at the gardens.

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Lady Rose Marine

http://www.ladyrosemarine.com/

The Lady Rose is a 100 passenger and cargo transportation vessel operating in Barkley Sound, British Columbia Canada. Charters to Port Alberni, Bamfield and Ucluelet. Rent an ocean kayak. West coast trail drop off and pickup. Experience a part of BC marine history

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M.V. Uchuck and Historic Nootka Sound

http://www.mvuchuck.com

Year Round Passenger & Freight Service to Nootka Sound and Kyoquot Sound Ports

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Merridale Estate Cidery

http://www.merridalecider.com/

We grow apples. We know cider. Estate cidery and bistro in the Cowichan Valley

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Miniature World Victoria

http://www.miniatureworld.com/

Victoria Attractions Miniature World Tourist attraction in Victoria, BC, Canada! See 80 miniature displays of places, events and themes in fantasy and history. Extraordinary miniature dioramas

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Nanaimo Art Gallery

http://nanaimogallery.ca/

What started out over 30 years ago, as a space to display works by fine arts students at Malaspina University-College, has grown into a Nanaimo cultural institution. Overlooking the City of Nanaimo, Strait of Georgia and the Coastal Mountains, the Nanaimo Art Gallery's uptown Gallery is located on Malaspina University-College Campus. The downtown Nanaimo Art Gallery venue is located on Commercial Street in the heart of the revitalised city centre.

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North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre

http://niwra.org/

Nestled in the district of Errington on Vancouver Island, NIWRA is a park like setting with a peaceful rustic atmosphere. When visiting the centre you will be able to view eagles, several species of owls, falcons, hawks, ravens, and black bears. During the summer months, live raptor presentations are available for you. The centre is a world class wildlife rehabilitation facility specializing in raptors and black bear. Magnificant eagles can be viewed through one way glass in the largest flight cage if its kind in Canada.

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Pacific Northwest Raptors

http://www.pnwraptors.com

Pacific Northwest Raptors specializes in training and working with captive-bred birds of prey, training their handlers, and in educating the public about raptors. They are located in Duncan, B

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Pacific Undersea Gardens

http://www.pacificunderseagardens.com/

Visit the amazing Pacific Undersea Gardens and GO DEEP in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. See the Live Dive Show in our exclusive Undersea Theatre on the bottom of the sea!

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Riptide Lagoon Adventure Mini Golf

http://www.riptidelagoon.com/

9 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Adventure mini-golf near Parksville BC, golf leagues, groups and parties, fundraising and family fun

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Tally Ho Horse Drawn Carriage Tours

http://www.tallyhotours.com/

Victoria BC's original horse drawn carriage tours and horse drawn wagon tours since 1903. Offering horse drawn Victoria carriage tours, horse drawn Victoria wagon tours, Victoria sightseeing tours and Victoria guided tours, in the City Of Victoria BC, Canada.

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The Butchart Gardens

http://www.butchartgardens.com/

The Butchart Gardens offers 22ha (55 acres) of wonderful floral display located in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island. The family's commitment to horticulture and hospitality continues to this day.

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Ucluelet Aquarium

http://www.uclueletaquarium.org/

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

The mission of the Ucluelet Aquarium Society is to raise awareness about local marine biodiversity and promote respect for the ocean environment.

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Victoria Bug Zoo

http://www.bugzoo.bc.ca/

8 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

A visit to this must see zoo offers visitors an excellent opportunity to view and experience multi-legged creatures from around the world in a safe, fun and friendly atmosphere. Get up close and personal with LIVE giant walkingsticks, alien-eyed praying mantids, hairy tarantulas and glow-in-the-dark scorpions, to name a few.

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World Parrot Refuge

http://worldparrotrefuge.org/

The World Parrot Refuge is an educational facility that provides a "Home for Life" for previously owned pet parrots, and is operated by the "For the Love Of Parrots Refuge Society". located in Coombs, BC

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up your media, your vancouver island apple technician

Up Your Media is Vancouver Island's mobile Apple computer specialist. Regularly scheduled service calls to the West Coast, Port Alberni, Duncan, Cumberland, Parksville Qualicum and Nanaimo. Macinstosh computer repairs, training, upgrades and support.