THERE aren’t a lot of roads to choose from on Vancouver Island, if you don’t own a four-wheel drive. Dusty, bumpy logging roads dominate much of the Island, which stretches 460 kilometers (290 miles) in length and is located off Canada’s West Coast, with some of the most rugged and beautiful scenery in the country. Fortunately, the few roads that are paved make for magical road trips.

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Victoria to Botanical Beach

West Coast Highway (South Island)

Distance: 114 km (70 miles)

This is a road definitely worth doing. The trip starts with a visit to the province’s vibrant capital, Victoria, which has great restaurants, colorful buildings and plenty of charm...

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