Visit Victoria where the Parliament and the Royal BC Museum are located ( RM would enjoy it ). There are also hiking trails , parks , and The Butchart Gardens . These fabulous gardens provide a year-round opportunity to step into a peaceful and natural setting with flowers , trees , pathways , and places to relax . Botanical displays change seasonally and are particularly lovely between spring and fall . At Christmas , the gardens are lit with a display of Christmas lights and decorations , and various festivities and activities are on offer , including ice skating in an outdoor rink . Chemainus is known for its larger-than-life size murals that decorate the sides of buildings throughout the town . The images illustrate the history of the town and are painted by well-known artists . A walking path leads visitors on a trail to see the murals .
Tofino is known for being Canada ’ s hottest surf destination with people coming here to surf year-round . The town has surf shops , tourist stores , restaurants , and hotels . Nearby are a number of outstanding lodges and resorts with great views out over the ocean . The Wild Pacific Trail , one of the best on the island , is located just south of town . There ’ s whale watching where you can spot orcas and humpback whales , but the main species are gray whales , which can be seen regularly between March and November .