Vancouver Island region ranked among most affordable destinations in Canada

Vancouver Island has a reputation for being a place to experience luxury and rugged wilderness at the same time.

With popular destinations like Tofino, Ucluelet and Victoria often ranked as some of the most beautiful destinations in the world, Vancouver Island is recognized globally as one of the world’s premier destinations for vacationing.

However, a popular travel magazine has recently placed a spotlight on some lesser-known areas of Vancouver Island.

In a list highlighting the most affordable destinations in Canada, Travel + Leisure Magazine gave the east coast of Vancouver Island the top spot.

The magazine noted that while the eastern side of the island may not have the same reputation that popular spots across Southern Vancouver Island and the west coast do, they are no less beautiful and offer a creative way to make a dollar last a little longer in the region.

“You’ll stretch your budget the most here by heading northeast from Victoria, the capital, to stay in smaller coastal enclaves like Parksville and Campbell River instead,” the website reads.

Noting the wealth of provincial parks, waterfalls, wilderness tours, spa getaways and free hiking, the magazine had no shortage of praise for the region.

The list also highlighted Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta; Eastern Townships, Quebec; Hamilton, Ontario; Whitehorse, Yukon; and Winnipeg, Manitoba as some other affordable destinations in Canada.

Making the most of every dollar is certainly something to be mindful of when travelling, and visiting some of the more unsung locations on Vancouver Island may just be the way to do it!

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