Vancouver Island is the perfect destination for outdoor and nature lovers. There are so many things to do on the Island including hiking in the beautiful forests and mountains, exploring the rugged beaches and lovely little villages, and enjoying the amazing wildlife. Your 4 day visit will include: visits to the North Island Wildlife Recovery Center, Goats on the Roof at the Old Country Market with its mix of shops and eateries, a tasting at the Coastal Black Estate winery known for its fruit wines and ciders nestled at the base of Mt. Washington, hiking at Paradise Meadows within Strathcona Provincial Park followed with a visit at the Pacific Mist Spa for your Hydropath Experience where a guide will take you through the 8 unique natural seaside elements. You will have a free day to explore areas of interest in the Cowichan Valley from a whale watching cruise, to a wine tour, kayaking in the bay or a visit to the BC Forest Discover Centre & Kinsol Trestle where you can explore BC’s logging history in this open-air museum with an operational railway. Conclude your last day with a guided walking tour of Nanaimo where you can taste the famous dessert – The Nanaimo bar!