Situated in the northeastern Pacific Ocean, the island is the largest on the West Coast of North America.
Homeland to many indigenous people for thousands of years, Vancouver Island is the world’s 43rd largest island, Canada’s 11th largest island, and Canada’s second most populous island after Montreal island.
Facts and Figures: Vancouver Island
Area Covered | 31,285 km² |
Latlong Coordinates | 49.6506° N, 125.4494° W |
Population | 7.49 Lacs |
Postal Code | V |
Nearby Cities/States | Victoria, Nanaimo, Tofino, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Comox, Parksville, Sidney, Courtenay, and more. |
Popular Places | Butchart Gardens, Craigdarroch Castle, Beacon Hill Park, Royal British Columbia Museum, MacMillan Provincial Park, Wild Pacific Trail, etc. |
Economy | Significant IT and technology industry, Logging operations, fishing, tourism, consumer food producing companies contribute the economy. |