Sights Archives ⋆ Page 9 of 149 ⋆ The Passenger

July 6, 2024January 30, 2025

Rainforest

The Rainforest Trail near Ucluelet offers an immersive experience in the lush, temperate rainforests of Vancouver Island. Located within the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, this scenic trail consists of two looped boardwalk paths winding through towering old-growth cedars and western hemlocks, draped in moss and surrounded by dense ferns. The trail provides a peaceful and enchanting atmosphere, with interpretive signs along the way that highlight the region’s rich biodiversity and ecological significance.

July 5, 2024August 7, 2024

Malahat Skywalk

On the grounds of the Malahat First Nation near Victoria on Vancouver Island you can discover a large wooden tower, the Malahat Skywalk. It gives you great views on the Saanich Inlet, the surrounding forests and you can even look over into the United States of America – the border is very close and you can’t overlook Mount Baker in the state of Washington. To get on top of the tower you can follow a very long ramp that is winding up inside. If you’re brave you can get down very fast by using a slide.

July 4, 2024January 26, 2025

Botanic Beach

If you’re interested in flora and fauna of the sea around Vancouver Island, Botanic(al) Beach might be worth a trip. Check the schedule of the tides and arrive at low tide here: the sea creates small pools in which you can observe plants, corals, and shells – it is like a natural exhibition. To reach the beach, follow British Columbia Highway 14 from Victoria along the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island to Port Renfrew and take the Cerantes Road to the southwest.

July 4, 2024January 26, 2025

Mystic Beach

A beautiful secluded beach at the end of the world, with a waterfall, caves and a swing – that is Mystic Beach on the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island. Getting there is exhausting and an adventure, as you can reach the beach only on foot passing over wooden walkways, a rope bridge and many stairs, but it is absolutely worth the pain. I was recommended to go there by the employees of my hotel at Vancouver and it was definitely a good choice.

July 3, 2024August 4, 2024

Inner harbour

The main attractions of Victoria on Vancouver Island are all grouped around the inner harbour of the city. Once you’ve found your way you can observe aeroplanes and get on water taxis exploring the bay of the capital city of the province British Columbia. Next to the harbor you can find some pretty impressive buildings like the ancient house of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia or the Hotel Empress. Close-by you can also discover the Royal BC Museum with its historic collection.

July 3, 2024August 3, 2024

Capilano

I’m just a tiny little bit afraid of heights, but the Capilano suspension bridge is a place to challenge me. It is located in North Vancouver and spans the Capilano river at a height of 70 meters while being 136 meters long. Dependent on who is joining you on the bridge, this can be fun or nightmare. What you might not suspect is that this bridge has a history and was first built in 1888 to access a hut on the other side.

July 2, 2024August 3, 2024

Stanley Park

North of Downtown Vancouver you’ll find Stanley Park which is a recreational zone on a half-peninsula named after conservative politician Frederick Arthur Stanley who was Governor General of Canada when it opened as a park in 1888. Stanley Park today has a large forest, contains the Vancouver Aquarium and offers long bicycle routes along the shore (‘seawall‘) giving you great views on the city center and the aeroboat harbor.

July 2, 2024August 3, 2024

Coral paradise

Vancouver is a city at the Pacific Ocean and for sure you would want to know a bit about sea life. For that reason there’s the amazing Vancouver Aquarium located within Stanley Park. The Vanaqua is the largest marine science center at Canada and was opened in 1956. Today there are 300 species of fish that you can admire, but to me the real stars are the local corals on display that have been beautifully set in scene.

July 1, 2024August 3, 2024

Granville Island

Underneath the Granville Bridge you’ll find Granville Island, a half-peninsula within the False Creek. It is an artificial island created to host industry and it was converted in the 1970s and attracts many visitors these days. Highlight is the Granville Island Public Market that sells gourmet food which gives you the chance to try a lot of different local produce. It is surrounded by bars and restaurants and you can conveniently sit at the shore of the False Creek and enjoy views on the sea arm.

July 1, 2024August 3, 2024

Aquabus

Public transport at Vancouver relies on the fantastic automated SkyTrain flying through the city as well as busses. But the most lovely means of transport is for sure the Aquabus: little boats operated by just one person each touring clockwise on the False Creek. Just jump on board, tell the operator how far you want to go and buy a ticket from them via credit card directly while floating on the water. Perfect for a round course with beautiful views or to access some nice places across the city.