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- Population: 734,860 (2004)Invest British Columbia: Vancouver Island/Coast Region
- Area: 31,285 square kilometers
- Major cities: Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River
- Began with Captain Cook's arrival at Nootka Island in 1778British Columbia.com: History and Heritage of Vancouver Island
- The Vancouver Island region is a large, sparsely populated areaHello BC: Vancouver Island
- The largest island on the West Coast of North AmericaThe Canadian Encyclopedia: Vancouver Island
- Tourist activities: Whale watching, golfing, fishing, hiking, skiing and biking
- Climate: Mild and damp
- Diverse ecosystems include rainforests, marshes, grasslands, mountain ranges, beaches and lakesHello BC: Vancouver Island
- Major industries: Tourism, logging, commercial fishing and public service
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Located off the west coast of Canada, Vancouver Island is home to just under 750,000 people, the majority of which live in the southern region. British Columbia's capital city, Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island and is the province's second largest city next to Vancouver, with a population of over 330,000.Invest British Columbia: Vancouver Island/Coast Region
Earthquake Zone
Between August 26 and August 28, 2008, seventeen earthquakes measuring between four and five on the Richter scale were detected off the northwest coast of Vancouver Island. The area regularly sees such clusters of seismic activity, but the earthquake swarm of August 2008 was reportedly longer and involved much larger earthquakes than usual.CBC: Quake swarm rocks West Coast's ocean depths (August 28, 2008)-
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Vancouver Island on Amazon
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Moon Victoria and Vancouver Island (Moon Spotlight) - $8.95
Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island is a 100-page compact guide covering Victoria and Vancouver Island, including the Vicinity of Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands, Nan...Amazon
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Frommer's Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands & the San Juan Islands (Frommer's Complete) - $17.99
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. The lowdown on experiencing the island's most exhilarating outdoor adventures, r...Amazon
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Panoramic View of Victoria, Vancouver Island. Drawn by H. O. Tiedemann. T. Picken - $2.50
Panoramic View of Victoria, Vancouver Island. Drawn by H. O. Tiedemann. T. PickenAmazon
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Victoria to Tofino - Explore Vancouver Island - $24.99
Come and explore Vancouver Island with HIP. The DVD's 23 chapters present the best of the Island's tourism spots including many interesting towns, attractions, shopping and recreat...Amazon
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Vancouver Island Questions
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Did only "Eight" Lost survivors leave the Island? Is so give their names? 2 AnswersMichael and Walt left the island first, when Michael helped Ben escape, the "others" gave him a boat and cooardinates for leaving the island. However, they nev... read more -
Whats the most dog friendly neighborhood in Vancouver BC? 1 AnswerExcept for downtown, I think most neighborhoods in Vancouver are Dog Friendly. Are they big dogs? Perhaps they like running around a lot than you might consider... read more -
Lost Season one, what is the Island protecting? 1 AnswerThose are the big questions that the series has yet to answer. What do I think? No, it's not just all in John Locke's mind. And I don't think the Island, prop... read more
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Whats the best thing about living on Vancouver Island? 1 AnswerIt's easy access to both natural beauty and a charming city like Victoria. It offers the best of both worlds for people that like both the outdoors and city li... read more
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when I get back from Vancouver Island I will have my cross over here, all of my stuff, AND my family shows up a day later. exciting!!
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Vancouver Island Fishing | Arkansas Trout Fishing: Salmon Eye Fishing Charters demands excellence and expects you t... http://bit.ly/8naBgT
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At my parents place with Jessie, on Vancouver island :)
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@NathanFillion Go to Vancouver Island! It's awesome there! Always a party on Van Island...Just watch out for angry bald eagles.
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