The Don'ts of Vancouver Island | Important Things You Need To Know

If you are planning an amazing trip to Vancouver Island, one of the most beautiful places in the world, then you need to watch this video. We go over 9 don'ts that are important for you to know before you go to Vancouver Island. After watching this video, we hope we save you a few hassles that you otherwise would have encountered.
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[@stardust4987]

Life long Islander here,remember this is an Island, with Island pace and lifestyle, slow down, be patient,enjoy the scenery.

[@joeydepalmer4457]

Na! We are fast passed here. we may even walk a mile in 20 minutes (if we actually need to be some place), 30 in rush hour.

[@dottieharvale6623]

0:50 please note however, that ferry reservations are a pain. Because if you’re too early or too late, they cancel your reservation. It’s like, an hour to a 45 minute window

[@cowbayshrub]

A couple things to add to this list (from a person that has lived on the Island since 2005). Gas is 5 cents more per litre in Victoria due to the transit tax; Ucluelet is 1000% nicer than Tofino and most accommodation is also much cheaper there; and finally; there are a lot of cellular dead zones (including most of the drive between Port Alberni and Tofino/Ucluelet and a lot of the North Island) - make sure you don’t rely on Google maps (have a GPS or paper map as backup)

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Ah yes the dead zones there are a ton of those. Good point

[@ShadeRaven222]

is the wifi anygood on tofino??

[@Trouble-Clef]

Witty’s Lagoon has warm water and is great for kids as the tide goes way out and the Sooke Pot Holes are stunning. And there’s a lot of beautiful beaches and camping starting about 20 minutes past Sooke on the west coast. And don’t forget Port Renfrew!

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Loved Port Renfrew kzbin.info/www/bejne/labEiKh9gM5kf6M

[@vancouverisle]

Fantastic video, your travel guide was spot on! I especially loved how you highlighted Tofino's beautiful beaches and glad you were able to make it to Tacofino. Keep up the outstanding cinematography and showcasing the best of our beautiful island.

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Thank you for your kind comments! It’s a beautiful place to video, so much so we moved here.

[@nealmacdonald8191]

Don't forget the Comox airport, the gateway to the Comox Valley for golf Skiing on Mt. Washington hiking, biking swimming and lots more. The annual Music festival in July

[@MadamNomad]

Born and Raised On Vancouver Island. Moved to Alberta for 2 years...Big Mistake, The island is where its at! Can't wait to get back home and go Tubing!

[@paparisling]

Thanks for the tips

[@lisabeckstrom9594]

Excellent video.Thanks for the tips!! 😋🩷🌸

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

You’re welcome

[@daniellamarche689]

Another tip from someone who lives here................................................................. bring a ton of cash.

[@daisytwotoes]

Many of the roadways are narrow and winding, with no sidewalks so don't ride your bikes, or walk, in anything other than single file at the edge of the road, and use any available off-road trails. Just because it's a vacation destination, the cars aren't made of marshmallow. DON'T forget you are visiting someone else's home, not a theme park. Treat the place and its people with respect.

[@Jalopymedia]

I am an island native. Love my home. Paradise.

[@JYNMgetlucky7]

You're so blessed! 🙏🏼 It's been my dream to visit ❤

[@HvacDaddio]

Island is whiter than rice. Mainland is way better more to do and actually more beautiful north of Vancouver than the island

[@Gordon_River]

@@HvacDaddio You see only what you want to see, if you think the Island is "whiter than rice". By all means stay on the Mainland.

[@HvacDaddio]

@@Gordon_River why you upset? You'd think by your age you'd have more self control

[@Englishaviator]

Thank you helps so much

[@colette6984]

#2. People can go on the Inland hwy. From about Parksville North bound, it's 110km. Only if you take hwy 1, it's mostly 60km.

[@michellecarew7778]

Thanks for trying to exploit my home!!!! Lol its ok were here for all your adventures

[@GrowingonVancouverIsland]

I have lived on Vancouver island my whole life 37 years, and I have still lots to see here. Even air b and b's here book up super fast! We hosted air b and b guests in our home one summer had full capacity every night for the whole summer! Some of the best swimming and tubing spots on Vancouver island are in the cowichan river for tubing and the nanaimo river for swimming. Vancouver island has some of the highest gas prices in all of Canada! There are lots of bears on Vancouver island! Absolutely DO NOT FEED THEM.

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Love your comment

[@firstlast476]

you can definitely pet the bears tho!

[@brendametube]

@@firstlast476😂 you go right on ahead and do that friend, lol

[@brendametube]

I have Google search and can’t find where to go for the Cowichan tubing:-( We drove around, looking for it this evening to come back before it gets any colder. Any address we found on Google doesn’t take us to any tubing outpost.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Lots of bears and some cougar on Van.Isle.!!! 70 ) year resident of south island! CHEERS

[@foxymacadoo]

True. The largest number of cougars in BC in a area near Port Alberni plus lots of Black Bears. Use to live in Port Alberni. There are areas one can camp for free but there is no hookups for anything as you are out in the bush. You do have to know where to go as well. Most of those spots are accessible only by going on gravel roads that can be very rough for many cars. Plus the time of year make a huge difference. During July and August, when it is hot and dry, campfires are usually banned and some of the logging roads are closed because of fire risks. There are also many lakes on the Island that have nice beaches and warm water. The lake in Victoria is not the only one.

[@ant-1382]

I've been living on the Island for 50 years and still havn't seen all of it! Ironicaly never been to Tofino! Why?? Been to uculet. Tribune bay on Hornby island is amazing. When the tide is out the beach seems endless. And Hornby Island is like stepping back in time to 1969, complete with love beads, peace signs, and people wearing purple silk kimonos. If your into fishing Campbell River, and Quatsino have good R.V. facilities, but take the advice and book early they fill up. Yes gas is expensive here, and so are groceries. Thats one thing about being on an island, everything has to be barged in. It's hard to make out but my profile photo is me standing next to an 800 year old douglas fir, found it in Chemainus in a small local conservation area.

[@cactus23]

I was born in Victoria until I was 14 and went back in my 20’s to go to UVic working on my MA. I love Vancouver Island. Tourist season is very crowded. And expect Canadian money from ATM machines, if you do not have a Canadian bank account.

[@HappyWolverine]

my mom lives in Cordova Bay I love it there I may make the final dash out there one day from my life long Toronto home

[@miliba]

Any specific details for the winter months?

[@scabbery]

if you go swimming when the tide comes in, the water is warmer, especially at rathtrevor in parksville just be careful where you set up blankets and chairs because when the tide comes in it comes in fast. and there are a lot of bears and cougars on the island so be careful out hiking, chances are slim to come across any but they are there.

[@victoriabuzz8698]

Great list! So true about the ferry XD

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Thank you. We'll be doing one about Victoria as well. :)

[@jarjar2519]

Can I smoke a blunt on the ferry?

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

@@jarjar2519 I don't think so.

[@jarjar2519]

@@ADVENTURECAMPitelli ok I will stick to Dab Pen That don’t smell appreciate the help 😂

[@cowbayshrub]

@@jarjar2519 no smoking on BC Ferries property or ships. Regardless of what you are smoking

[@vega2556]

Live in Victoria and wouldn't change a thing....beautiful, and Yes, we can walk fast...😁😁😁

[@kylemrgn]

Amazing video thank you

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Glad we could help

[@kylemrgn]

@@ADVENTURECAMPitelli I am about to move to the island and the natural beauty brought me to tears. Cant wait now!

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Cool we moved here last year. It’s Canada’s Hawaii

[@adrianmcgrath1984]

Vancouver Island has the ones of the highest densities of black bears in the world. Same goes for cougars.

[@GrowingonVancouverIsland]

very true

[@tb9041]

I have lived on Vancouver island for 47 yrs and have yet to see a bear or cougar, go figure lol

[@adrianmcgrath1984]

@@tb9041 crazy! But I know someone who has lived on Salt spring for almost 30 years and didn’t see a killer whale until about two years ago!

[@VancouverIslandoutdoor]

Vancouver island has the highest density of cougars In the world. It's estimated that there are more than 3500 cougars in the wild on our island

[@VancouverIslandoutdoor]

@T B if you go hauking enough, you will see black bears for sure. I've seen several myself. As for cougars, I hike often and work a job where I am in the woods all day and I am yet to see one. They are crazy elusive. Considering there's about 3500 on the island (most dense population of cougars on earth) its a wonder we don't see them all the time. They are everywhere but masters of stealth

[@Dakiniwoman]

In the good old days, we could actually drive on Long Beach... Yes, I can remember how much fun that was... But then that was a long time ago...

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

That would be fun.

[@andyroubik5760]

Thankfully we have learned a little. Our ignorance certainly has reduced biodiversity, mine too.

[@rfastkats924]

you could ride a horse on Long Beach too

[@EricB-F]

As someone who lived on Vancouver island their whole life. I wouldn’t recommend Thetis lake sure it’s cool if you plan on paddle boarding swimmer or kayaking to the island but I you plan on swimming near the beach it gets really busy. I would recommend going in the morning if you want to go to thetis lake.

[@2needtoknow]

lots of bears here in central Island

[@OrdinaryFilmmaker]

We are flying to Vic from Van, but on the way back... I reserved the ferry back from Victoria. What's the best way to get there from Victoria? Uber? Bus? Walk? What do you recommend. There are three of us.

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Uber is the best

[@OrdinaryFilmmaker]

Thanks. Much appreciated.@@ADVENTURECAMPitelli

[@Trouble-Clef]

The ferries can book more than 50% to 60% reserve traffic. It’s actually very fluid (pun intended). They base their percentage on how much traffic they’re expecting. So don’t count on a 50% drive on ratio. Always always always book in advance if possible. It only cost about $17 extra but guarantees you’re on.

[@suddenlysolo2170]

I've lived on Vancouver Island and several Gulf Islands since the 1980's and I've never been to Tofino. I avoid crowds and touristy places - lot's of quiet secluded spots to explore

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

There are tons of quiet places for sure.

[@loriyoung2808]

When i worked in Tofino back in 93 it was a ghost town, I miss those days!!!!

[@rfastkats924]

@@loriyoung2808 I remember it was a gravel road into Long Beach and you had to pull over for logging trucks. a lot quieter then and less commercial but the Beaches are still the same

[@88WhiteRhino]

Born and raised islander, there is an island tax get ready. As for bears more than you think. Tons of Cougar, most folk go their whole life never seeing one but the island is small so you are more likely.

[@michellestratford9753]

Feeding the seals At Oak Bay Marina began when the Marina's marine shows closed. The shows featured trained Orca, seals etc during a time when we thought that was an okay thing to do. When we figured out how cryel that was, the animals were moved along, but the released trained seals, (we locals always remember Tea Bag fondly😊), stayed in the only waters they'd ever known and kept hanging around the docks doing tricks for the fish scraps from the fisherman cleaning their catch at the washing station. Just a bit of backstory for you 😊. I'm 57 and a born and bred Victoria native. Feel free to ask questions 😊

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

That is great information. Thank you. ❤️

[@jleck-uo5jo]

You CANNOT feed the Seals anymore!! Why are you saying can?? Apparently you forgot about the little girl that taunted a seal w/ a fish & got pulled under by the seal?? It was on CHEK News...unfair for the seals no matter what.

[@kabukiarmadillo]

@michellestratford9753? She's not saying you can feed seals NOW. She's just reminiscing about past times. They make it clear in the video that you can't feed the seals at the present time.

[@drwho9209]

There are more Bear , Cougar, Wolves and Eagles on Vancouver Island than just about anywhere.

[@OhBoyOhBoy-er5ox]

I wish the politicians who are in charge on the island would grow a pair and make the island autonomous to stop the influx of criminal street types flooding Victoria and the whole island. You could then simply pass legislation that would state that unless you own property, rent property, work full time here, own or run a business here, have a vested interest financially in the island, you cannot come here and become a street person and negatively influence the growth and present safe state of the population living here. Stay on the mainland and leave our beautiful island to grow and welcome people who are only a positive influence on this treasure and not an impairment to it's allure and appeal to tourism and business. Nearly all the street types here are coming over on the ferries and ruining it for all the hardworking citizens who have to deal with this useless element in Canadian society. Take our island back and put the restrictions in place now.

[@bluecheese20401]

Coming from the UK I'm looking forward to the 'high' petrol costs in BC will save us a fortune

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Lol

[@paulsture7782]

Lots and lots of bears here, mostly black but also the odd brown.

[@foxymacadoo]

True and the Black Bears can be aggressive

[@Mickelraven]

I mean, a friend who I'm planning to visit lives on Vancouver Island, and he told me that when I'm gonna visit him, instead of booking a flight to Vancouver, I should book to Nanaimo instead, so that a ferry won't be necessary. Since I'll be staying over at Vancouver Island for the most of my planned trip.

[@alessandromorelli9412]

The views from the ferry are stunning though. It all depends on how much time you have.

[@Trouble-Clef]

You can fly into Victoria International Airport as well and it has more flights but it depends on where on the island you’re going. But if I were you and had never been here I’d highly recommend taking the ferry at least one way. It’s a beautiful trip and you wind through a bunch of the smaller islands, and only takes an hour and forty minutes to cross.

[@warrenotto27]

@@Trouble-Clef My daughter and I just returned from the Island 2 weeks ago and flew into Nanaimo; we usually do any way as we stay in Parksville. I always check the prices and it was $5/person less to fly into YCD vs YYJ. About $11/person less than YQQ, which we flew into the one time it was cheaper than YCD. Rental cars at any of the airports seems to be the same price. When the kids were young, the three of us would drive to the Island in the summer (July). We did this 4 or 5 times and only once made a ferry reservation, which was a waste, Unless something has changed since 2016, you do not need a reservation if you grab the first ferry on or off the island; few ppl want to get up that early.

[@bobinabuddy]

Speed limit between qualicum beach and Nanaimo used to be 130km

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Since 2012, Vancouver BC has been my favorite vacation spot. Since 2013, I've wanted to drive from Prince Rupert to Prince George. I would visit Victoria more often, if it wasn't for long ferry rides, and long ferry line waits. Before the pandemic, I discovered this Port Hardy to Prince Rupert Ferry. I know that it's costly. I thought that it would be neat to see the inside passage. I'm afraid that I would waste a lot of time, sleeping in the cabin! Part of this trip should be looking at the scenery. It's essentially a cruise. I have only one flaw as a human being, but it's a big one: I'm not a dog person. I hear that dogs are allowed on certain decks. Did you see a lot of dogs on your ride?

[@tourdedogue4952]

What's wrong with dogs?

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

@@tourdedogue4952 Hi Toure. I have NO ill will against dogs. I cried when I watched My Dog Skip, and I was 31 at the time. I JUST don't like poop bags, dog barks, dog slobber, and I just don't feel like they're the cleanest beings on Earth. But, I absolutely do not condone any mistreatment of dogs. I just prefer not being in their presence.

[@tourdedogue4952]

@@unappealingundesirable2826 Thanks, some people just feel that way.

[@jasonarthurs3885]

Gas is actually cheaper on the Island than Lower Mainland.

[@leela7909]

I've live in Victoria and visited many places on the west coast here on Vancouver Island. There are no more retired people here than anywhere else. That's an old wives' tale and no longer applicable as it may have once been.Sorry if you don't like having reasonable speed limits of 60 km on one lane, winding coastal roads that hug our beautiful coast e.g. from Victoria to Port Renfrew. They're like that for safety reasons. The construction is all about upgrading the roads, keeping them smooth and safe, not full of pot holes and erosion, like other places in Canada or North American. If you'd prefer to just zip through and and speed then don't come to a beautiful scenic place like this. Part of the leisure and beauty of living here is the beauty, and taking it all in, in a relaxed atmosphere, not being fixated on getting someplace, but enjoying the journey.

[@brendametube]

Oh… I didn’t hear them complain at all about it. Sounded to me like they were just explaining to people not to rush and they were letting people know that sometimes there are longer delays with construction. I heard nothing rude in their tone like I do yours.

[@paulchristensen6722]

Qualicum Beach AKA heavens waiting room

[@paulharmsen3187]

Being used to Dutch gas prices it still is crazy cheap

[@jasondrummond9451]

Don't forget Victoria's Gorge waterway for warm-water swimming. There is the swim dock at Banfield Park, Curtis Point and Craigflower-Kosapsom Park beach. Gas on the Island isn't just high because of taxes, but because it has to be transported to the Island by boat - and also, the Petro-Robbers KNOW they have Islanders over a barrel. Another nice lake in the Victoria area is Matheson Lake. Then there is Elk Lake, Beaver Lake and Shawnigan Lake. Further up there is Cowichan Lake.

[@kabukiarmadillo]

Elk and Beaver frequently closed due to high fecal count. But, yes, the Gorge is a great place to swim. It's fun to play in the whitewater below the Tillicum Bridge when the tide is ebbing.

[@stampederealty]

So you're telling me move to Vancouver Island? Don't mind if I do ❤

[@xxd3athst4r]

Very overpopulated atm

[@jasonarthurs3885]

As an Islander, Tofino is great, but don't overlook Ucluelet, just to the south. I grew up in Southwestern Ontario and and frequented the freshwater beaches of the surrounding Great Lakes. Tofino & Ucluelet are analogs to Grand Bend & Ipperwash; one trendier, the other more chill. I have zero regret moving to this island.

[@LokiSadie]

Hi you forgot to say don't bug the locals thank you that is all..

[@gurpir]

Is Vancouver Island prettier than western Washington state??

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Not too sure. But you won’t be disappointed with Vancouver Island

[@vanislandcustom]

Lots of drugs in nanimo port alberti parksville and vic

[@codysmith605]

Thanks for the tip!

[@bobinabuddy]

Don’t forget Ucluelet, great friendly town 🥰

[@MurraydeLues]

Great advice. If those gas prices scare you, then don't ever come to New Zealand. 50% plus dearer.

[@bobinabuddy]

Lived on the island for over 30 years NEVER booked a reservation BUT never travel on a long weekend….that is awful and even with a reservation the lineups so long you miss your reservation

[@Dan-nt2yb]

I live near the water about 15 minutes north of Victoria and wouldn’t be anywhere else. Absolute paradise.❤️👍🏾

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Nice. We do as well.

[@Dan-nt2yb]

@@ADVENTURECAMPitelli …Cordova Bay.👍🏾

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Gordon head we are neighbors

[@discusdog]

The thing about the cougars is,usually, by the time you see him, it's too late.they are master stalkers.so always be aware of your surroundings in the woods. They are ambush predators.

[@stevenzhou925]

Tofino is overrated for non-surfer in our opinion.

[@IslandTides]

Don't forget to leave. We are full.

[@leahkate8143]

Couldn’t agree more. We love you to visit, but not for long, and yes, please go home. We don’t have a waitlist and we’re are over full as it is.

[@dezmod1644]

The biggest don't, Don't come, lots of traffic, super busy and expensive

[@colette6984]

Also, Don't litter!

[@njandrews4105]

There’s many bears on Vancouver Island

[@kabukiarmadillo]

FYI... Beach fires of the sort shown in this video are not allowed on Tofino beaches. They've been banned since before this video was even posted. Propane fires are allowed as are vented wood burning fire rings that lift the fire off the sand.

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

This is incorrect. Beach fires are permitted only on Mackenzie and Chesterman beaches

[@adamfrankel358]

Cute couple.

[@Woodburner100]

Just for entertainment purposes, tell people on the island that you’re from Alberta and watch their attitudes towards you change. Most pride themselves on being all “inclusive and accepting” but they generally are anything BUT that towards their neighbours to the east. It wouldn’t really matter except it kinda flies in the face of being so “inclusive and accepting.” It’s not the case with everyone of course but there’s a very strong flavour of that. I know many people who work in the oilfield in Alberta who come from the island and they have to make up a story about what they do for work so their neighbours don’t shun them for it. It’s the only place in the world where I’ve been yelled at (on a few different occasions) while in traffic, just for the colour of my licence plate. But you’re right, the island is a beautiful place and most of the people are as well. I hope we can all be more accepting of others right here in our own country. We may not always agree on everything but we need each other.

[@seaside2001]

Its not the senior residents that slow things up its the hordes of tourists. Tofino so packed in summer and not very nice. Residents never go there then.

[@glennrogers]

Ferry reservations are a great idea. Look for super savers ! Arrive half an hour early. Correct book accommodations 6 months min in advance

[@garretclark6731]

The only thing tofino is known for than surfing, is how much it rains most of the year

[@jarrettbobbett5230]

Why do these videos always show the people talking? No one watches these to see you guys. Why cant you just commentate?

[@moethereseller]

lived here my whole life. message me with any questions.

[@mariskab.9106]

Thanks we are just wondering if mid to late August is very crowed on your beautiful Island ? would September be a better time to travel there ?

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Should be fine any month but September is less busy

Hello! Im planning to visit the Island in September. Do you think is a good month to see orcas? They are my favorite animals and Im really interested in visit the island to get a chance to see them!

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Yes it’s a good time.

[@RonaldoTheGoat1234]

Fellow islander!

[@appleforever6664]

$16 to reserve a round trip from Port Angles to Victoria and back.

[@jorglange2666]

In the summer the ferries are busy and reservations are just a rip off, be prepared to wait, avoid the weekends, also the food is terrible and expensive! Everything is expensive in BC especially Vancouver Island. The best way to really see the Island is with a 4x4 or offroad bike and go camping with the bears and cougars. Avoid places like Tofino!

[@bobinabuddy]

Sorry electric cars are lacking stations to charge on the island

[@fattymcbastard6536]

"Don't be surprised at the price of gas." LOL, good one. I've lived here my whole life, and I'm surprised at the price of gas.

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Yep. Gotta love BC taxes

[@sinist4r_gr1n14]

Have never reserved a ferry, have never had to wait.... Couple weeks, not couple months....

[@jamiehill9137]

I have no clue what you are talking about. Brentwood Bay has bears always

[@bobinabuddy]

Averages 50 miles wide and 285 miles length…..not 100 wide

[@connorbalisky1827]

Don’t go to the Medicine Farm near Ucluelet. It’s a seriously unsafe place.

[@stephenlukyn2138]

Do not feed the bears, it is a death sentence for the bear. They get comfortable with people and then they’re put down as a “problem bear” , and the fines are very heavy to the feeders. Enjoy them from a very safe distance as they can run way faster than you. Come and enjoy our Island paradise, if you like being out doors there’s a ton of great activities to do.

[@mattt945]

Oh yah, a $500 000 fine for feading a seal makes sense to you??

[@fatcoconut]

yeh. just put me in prison.. I Swear, the timbit just fell down officer

[@maryskinner1329]

at oak bay marina you buy seafood inside the gift shop to feed the seals. I took my children & my grandchildren there all summer long as I hope to take my great grandson this summer as he just had his 3rd birthday. Where did they come up with some of this stuff. Duncan is called Drunken Duncan for a reason. Went to junior high there. There is nothing to see there.

[@barontaylor7139]

Don’t leave your doors unlocked or valuables in plain sight

[@Thebonesoftrees]

Don’t expect to be welcomed by the locals.

[@jleck-uo5jo]

THETIS LAKE SAFETY WARNING: Please DO NOT suggest to tourists to "swim out to the island." Every single year, some foolish tourist/visiting International student decides to try it & guess what?? SOMEONE DROWNS every darn year. Besides, there are MANY LAKES on our Island, go up island & leave it for us locals plz.

[@jessiekh]

How about providing public housing a well paid jobs

[@bobinabuddy]

Camping in Victoria……where? With homeless on Pandora ?

[@bobinabuddy]

Two months to see island??? Who are you people?

[@northtone288]

DONT travel by ferry without a reservation.

[@elianefranceschetti]

So here i am trying to learn things about this beautiful place as this nice couple is showing us what they said they would and I'm shocked with all the mean comments i read here. I used to think that Canadian people were polite and sweet but I'm changing my mind. Why do you guys have to be so mean to each other? Light up your heart and be kind to one another!

[@joeydepalmer4457]

#11 Don't: Do not call anyone from the island an American. They are British Columbians or BCers, even though at 1 time we where our own territory

[@TheMolly1105]

Thetis sucks haha durance lake is definitely the best lake I’ve been too!!!!!!

[@ADVENTURECAMPitelli]

Durance lake is beautiful

[@finneganfly]

Most roads are 60 km/hr? Hmmm…not anywhere that I can think of except urban areas. Hwy 19 is 110 km/hr from Parksville north and 80 or 90 for most of even the Malahat (except for a short stretch through the goldstream area. Granted, on a trip from Qualicum Bay to Victoria (175 Km), you will average around 80 km/hr. The highway is mostly 4 lane but not a freeway and goes through Ladysmith and Duncan and there are numerous traffic lights to contend with. Google maps says it will take 2 hrs 36 minutes, where it normally takes me 2 hours pretty much on the nose and I’m travelling with the flow and not being aggressive.

[@arcticpolarbrear1048]

I am from the island and here’s my don’t: don’t listen to this video. Thetis is nasty. Well thetis is nasty at the main beach so go around it and find a more secluded spot to swim. Also most of this don’t listen to it go wherever and do whatever

[@jakeheerwagen8007]

Don’t go to Duncan lol a lot of sketchy homeless people and it’s gotten worse the past couple years

[@kennyvdequetzalcoatl1245]

Tofino shmofino. North island is king.

[@maryskinner1329]

Call us seniors not old people. Show respect towards your elderly. Shame on you. It’s bad enough that your describing us islanders as living in the sticks without any idea what civilization is.

[@williamwilson3428]

You think you can see the entire island with a 2 month vacation? Haha, I have lived here for my entire life 60 years this July and I have not seen every part of the island, there are many places that you want and must see but you need a 4x4 to get there but it is well worth it.

[@Mo-Ali-Z]

I hâte Vancouver it's just for rich people only

[@snnysnflwrgrl3835]

You guys might consider filming less of yourselves and more of Vancouver island.

[@lewispaine4589]

Don't come here, it rains all the time and you'll hate it

[@Gordon_River]

Written like a true Islander! We also get a lot more wind than in Vancouver.

[@arhamahmadi852]

I'm so sorry for Canada. Most things about a good Canada are not true, Including clean cities - beaches, and forests. It's a big lie. The first time I arrived in Vancouver in 2018, I was shocked. As soon as I left the airport door, I saw tissue, disposable glasses, and other garbage left in the city. The further I went, the more I saw them. Before I moved to Canada, I lived in Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, Serbia, The United States, and for a short time in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Netherlands, Germany, and England, but I have never seen the amount of garbage that people leave in different Canadian cities. Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec are no less than Vancouver. Canadian and Canada Governments don't care about this tragedy. I think everything that says about Canada as a clean and powerful culture is not true. You don't need to travel to Canada to see this. Just watch some videos about walking in downtown Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec. You will find the truth. Impossible for you to walk in a Canadian city and you don't see the dark side of that. Everywhere you will see garbage. You will never see this in Europe, Australia, the United States, Japan, and Korea. This amount of waste is not even seen in Malaysian, Indonesian, or Thailand cities. It is impossible for you to use public transport and not see a lot of garbage at stations or on the route. You will be surprised to find a lot of garbage even in the woods - by the rivers and on the beaches in Canada. I wish the Canadians woke up and had no enmity with their country. To be fair, I randomly looked at videos from downtown Manchester and Concord in New Hampshire - Philadelphia - Detroit - Chicago - New York - Baltimore - Denver - Nashville, and Knoxville in the United States, and Toronto - Quebec - Montreal - Winnipeg - Calgary - Vancouver - Victoria - Ottawa and Thunder Bay in Canada. we should be fair. The bitter truth must be accepted. Without any exaggeration. Completely impartial. I have to say that I didn't see a single piece of garbage in any of the US videos to convince myself. Without exaggeration, in all Canadian cities, there must have been a piece of garbage on the ground less than every hundred meters. It must have an important reason. I do not know. But this is a bitter truth. You can try. This country should be brought closer to its exaggerated claim. the truth is bitter. Certainly, some Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and even Malaysia are much cleaner compared to Canada. Of course, we should not forget that Canada claims to be one of the 10 cleanest countries in the world. And Vancouver claims to be one of the 5 cleanest cities in the world. Please go to East Hastings or Victoria Drive or Commercial Drive or West Georgia or Broadway or Main Street and judge for yourself. I am 50 years old and have traveled to 26 countries. Canada is far from its claims. I saw, homeless people, pooping and peeing everywhere and it's so common. nobody cares. I was shocked again. I endured for 3 years but every day going worst. late in 2022, I decided to move to the east because I thought that place has a stronger culture. I chose Montreal. I had heard it is the capital of art and civilization in Canada. it was absolutely wrong. Canada is Canada. I was shocked again, again, and again. the wave of homelessness, graffiti, vandalism, bad smell, terrible infrastructure especially roads in or out of the city, and above all, you can see trash everywhere. plastic bags, tissues, water bottles, and disposable cups. You cannot see any street or park or public place without these. This is impossible. surprisingly nobody cares. neither the people nor the government!!!!!!! please, don't be fooled by the advertisement about a good Canada. please, be careful. most of the things about a good Canada are deception This country is disappointing. Please, Please, Please, don't immigrate to Canada you would regret it absolutely. this is not a developed country, Canada is a developing country with huge serious problems

[@musicotensai]

That’s funny. I never really thought of it but when I’m out walking I always find it so hard to find garbage bins if I’m drinking or eating something. It’s like the cities don’t want to pay for it. I been to poorer countries where throwing out garbage is easier. I think here people just get tired of looking for a bin and just throw it on the ground.

[@arhamahmadi852]

@@musicotensai According to the comparison of Canadian cities with other developed and even developing countries, it seems that Canada has a cultural problem regarding waste. Here, people do not care about the cleanliness of the city at all. I have traveled to 28 countries and I have never seen anything like Canada and that is unfortunate.

[@mariskab.9106]

@@musicotensai then people should take their garbage home simple as that !

[@mariskab.9106]

The best part about Canada is its abundance of nature and the National Parks (they are very clean) but you are right the towns and cities are definitely not the cleanest in the world. We immigrated to Canada 16 years ago and lots has changed...homelessness and lots of addicted people are now in every city large and smaller and it is saddening. Consequently lots of garbage everywhere also along the highways...depressing indeed. Though Canada is part of the G7 it does not really show and fundamental changes are needed..nobody should be living on the streets and people should be proud of keeping their cities and towns clean as tourist will not be visiting again.

[@arhamahmadi852]

@@mariskab.9106 Do you think is it possible to find a cleaner city for living in Canada?

[@westcoastkitties]

Tocino is a dump. We have way better places than Tofino. Food is mediocre , maybe good for North America standards.