Nature tourism:
For all the benefits of the great outdoors, consider Vancouver Island
If you’re looking for a remote adventure that gets you out into the wilderness and seriously surrounded by nature, then you’re sure to find a spot that suits in the Pacific Northwest. Venture to British Columbia, Canada, where you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to awe-inspiring natural attractions, along with hiking, surfing, skiing, cycling and more activities aplenty for the adventurous.
Vancouver is a great starting point for a wellness holiday on the Canadian west coast, but for those who want to skip cities, Vancouver Island’s rugged beaches, temperate rainforests and national parks – where surfing, kayaking and hiking are daily hobbies for locals – won’t disappoint. Vancouver Island is famous for its wild coastline and cold-water surfing, and offers a holistic wellness holiday with yoga, cycling, seaweed bathing, seaside foraging and healthy eating part of everyday living.
Visit during summer for mild days and head to the tiny coastal town of Ucluelet for a remote retreat that really takes you away from it all. With beaches smashed by storms in winter and bathed in golden light in summer, instead of sightseeing expect forest hikes, beach yoga and joining locals for a wave before refuelling in one of the independent cafes. Just don’t forget to pack your wetsuit.