Vancouver Island - Why This Canadian Island Should Be on Your Radar + a Luxury Spa!
Kelsey Graves | Trip Tales Podcast
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Vancouver Island might not be on your travel radar yet…but after this episode, it will be!
Riana from Teaspoon of Adventure lives in Vancouver and has visited Vancouver Island several times, and she’s here to tell us everything we need to know about this magical Canadian island. We’re talking about the charming city of Victoria, beautiful coastal towns, beaches, rainforests, incredible food, and one seriously dreamy luxury spa experience.
Riana shares two different ways she’s experienced Vancouver Island: first on a couples trip in 2024 and then again in 2026 with her toddler, making this an amazing destination whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or a family trip.
We cover how to get to Vancouver Island (including ferry vs. seaplane!), where to stay, what to do in Victoria, the famous Tigh-Na-Mara spa and its endless tapas, plus Parksville, Sooke, Ucluelet, Tofino, Pacific Rim National Park and so much more.
This episode is available to watch on YouTube: @kelseygraves
If you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.com
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Mentioned in this episode:
Riana from Teaspoon of Adventure
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Getting to Vancouver Island: Ferry vs. seaplane
VICTORIA: Fairmont Empress, afternoon tea, BC Parliament Buildings, Royal BC Museum, Beacon Hill Park + Petting Zoo, Butchart Gardens, Fisherman’s Wharf
Victoria restaurants: Red Fish Blue Fish, Pendray Tea House, Blue Heron Bistro, The Drake
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
PARKSVILLE: Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, Grotto Spa + Endless Tapas, Little Mountain Lookout
COOMBS: Old Country Market + Goats on the Roof
Cathedral Grove
SOOKE: Sooke Point Ocean Cottage Resort, East Sooke Regional Park, Sooke Potholes
CHEMAINUS: Murals + small-town “Stars Hollow” vibes
DUNCAN: Totem poles
UCLUELET: Lighthouse Loop, Big Beach, Terrace Beach, Jiggers Fish & Chips, Yuki Scoops, Barkley Cafe
TOFINO: Chesterman Beach, surfing, Tacofino, Tofitian Coffee, Chocolate Tofino, Schooner Restaurant, The Shed
Pacific Rim National Park: Long Beach + Rainforest Trail
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Vancouver Island - Why This Canadian Island Should Be on Your Radar + a Luxury Spa!
Kelsey Graves | Trip Tales Podcast
261 views
Vancouver Island might not be on your travel radar yet…but after this episode, it will be!
Riana from Teaspoon of Adventure lives in Vancouver and has visited Vancouver Island several times, and she’s here to tell us everything we need to know about this magical Canadian island. We’re talking about the charming city of Victoria, beautiful coastal towns, beaches, rainforests, incredible food, and one seriously dreamy luxury spa experience.
Riana shares two different ways she’s experienced Vancouver Island: first on a couples trip in 2024 and then again in 2026 with her toddler, making this an amazing destination whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or a family trip.
We cover how to get to Vancouver Island (including ferry vs. seaplane!), where to stay, what to do in Victoria, the famous Tigh-Na-Mara spa and its endless tapas, plus Parksville, Sooke, Ucluelet, Tofino, Pacific Rim National Park and so much more.
This episode is available to watch on YouTube: @kelseygraves
If you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.com
Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves
Follow me on Instagram: Instagram: kelsey_graves
Follow me on TikTok: TikTok: mskelseygraves
Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: Facebook: 1323687329158879
Mentioned in this episode:
Riana from Teaspoon of Adventure
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Getting to Vancouver Island: Ferry vs. seaplane
VICTORIA: Fairmont Empress, afternoon tea, BC Parliament Buildings, Royal BC Museum, Beacon Hill Park + Petting Zoo, Butchart Gardens, Fisherman’s Wharf
Victoria restaurants: Red Fish Blue Fish, Pendray Tea House, Blue Heron Bistro, The Drake
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
PARKSVILLE: Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, Grotto Spa + Endless Tapas, Little Mountain Lookout
COOMBS: Old Country Market + Goats on the Roof
Cathedral Grove
SOOKE: Sooke Point Ocean Cottage Resort, East Sooke Regional Park, Sooke Potholes
CHEMAINUS: Murals + small-town “Stars Hollow” vibes
DUNCAN: Totem poles
UCLUELET: Lighthouse Loop, Big Beach, Terrace Beach, Jiggers Fish & Chips, Yuki Scoops, Barkley Cafe
TOFINO: Chesterman Beach, surfing, Tacofino, Tofitian Coffee, Chocolate Tofino, Schooner Restaurant, The Shed
Pacific Rim National Park: Long Beach + Rainforest Trail