Vancouver Island Book of Musts

From savoring wild blackberry dessert wine in Cobble Hill and attending professional tea leaf readings at the Calico Cat to browsing the local produce at the Qualicum Farmers' Market and gazing up at the country's largest tree in Cheewhat Lake, this concise reference highlights the top spots to visit and fun activities to do in the Canadian region of Vancouver Island. Well-regarded, local Islanders—including author Tom Parkin, jazz musician Phi Dwyer, art director Martin Segger, and conservationist Guy Dauncey—offer their own “must-do" lists for visiting and enjoying the island, weighing in on everything from the wild, windswept shores of the surfing town Tofino to the best bang-for-your-buck breakfast. Lively and current, this overview is aimed at inhabitants and tourists alike and will surely inspire a trip to Vancouver Island.