Vancouver Island is located off Canada's Pacific coast and is part of the Canadian province of British Columbia. The island is 460 km (285 miles) long and up to 80 km (50 miles) wide. The largest island on the western side of the Americas at 32,134 square kilometers (12,407 square miles), it is the world's 42nd largest island, Canada's 11th largest island and Canada's second highest populated island. The island is named in honour of George Vancouver, the British Royal Navy officer who explored the Pacific northwest coast between 1791 and 1794.
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North Cowichan - Municipality history, contact details, news, photos, and tourism information.
SqWALK - Focussed on political, environmental, ecological issues that affect the community. Based in the Cowichan Valley. Includes articles, petitions, and a forum.
Meta Description: [ sqwalk.com is concerned with energy and public interest issues on Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, and North America. The GSX Concerned Citizens Coalition was instrumental in the defeat of the GSX Pipeline and Duke Point Power projects. ]
Vancouver Island Gardens Association - Organization of public gardens, educational facilities and specialty nurseries. Overview of member gardens, calendar of events, and map showing the locations.
Meta Description: [ Learn about the Gardens of Vancouver Island ]
Vancouver Island Safety Council - Specializes in traffic safety education and offers a variety of programs for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and motorcyclists. Program details, schedules, and contact details are featured.
West Coast Explorer - Features photos of area national, provincial and regional beaches and parks.
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