Parks Canada has announced free admission to all national parks and historic sites across the country, along with discounted overnight stays at select locations — including several spectacular spots right here on Vancouver Island.

As tensions rise between Canada and the United States over trade, a surprising winner is emerging — Canada’s tourism industry. A new report from the Conference Board of Canada suggests that ongoing trade frictions and a growing Canadian boycott of the U.S. could result in a net $8.8 billion windfall for domestic tourism.

As patio season heats up, six Greater Victoria restaurants have been recognized on a national scale for their standout outdoor dining experiences.

Two Vancouver Island establishments have earned spots among the top 50 in the newly released 2025 edition of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list. Pluvio in Ucluelet ranked 36th, while Marilena Café and Raw Bar in Victoria placed 39th.

Vancouver Island’s reputation as a world-class travel destination has been reinforced once again, with four local hotels earning top spots on Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best list — including the coveted first and second places in all of Canada.