I’ve spent many months hiking Vancouver Island out of my parent’s home in Parksville.

BEST is the climate. You can hike year round.

Englishman River Falls

This is not true in most of the rest of the Great White North. Winters are harsh.

Gemma and JR posted a terrific summary of what to do when on Vancouver Island.

My favourite weeks are September to early October. The crowds are gone. But the weather still (usually) quite warm.

Read more:

Best Time to Visit Vancouver Island: A Seasonal Breakdown