Vancouver Island Facts

Population:734,860 (est.); an estimate that includes communities throughout the Gulf Islands.



International Airport: Victoria International Airport in Victoria



Capital city of BC: Victoria



Largest city: Victoria



Islands:
* Gabriola Island
* Galiano Island
* Kuper Island
* Mayne Island
* North and South Pender Islands
* Saltspring Island
* Saturna Island
* Thetis Island
* Valdes Island
* Denman Island
* Hornby Island
* Lasqueti Island
* Texada Island
* Quadra Island (often referred to as a Gulf Island)
* Cortes Island (often referred to as a Gulf Island)
* Bowen Island (often referred to as a Gulf Island)
* Lasqueti Island (often referred to as a Gulf Island)

Official language: English



Government: Liberal



Provincial Motto: (Latin) Splendor sine occasu; (English) Splendour without diminishment