Victoria is the gateway to Vancouver Island for RV campers.
As British Columbia’s capital, Victoria is the province’s political and cultural hub. Charming, colourful heritage buildings are the signature of downtown Victoria, as is its waterfront boulevard lined with the BC Parliament Buildings, the historic Empress Hotel, and the Royal BC Museum. Victoria’s Mediterranean climate means RV campers can enjoy year-round biking, hiking, and kayaking (but bring a raincoat!). Drive your campervan or big rig north through Saanichton on the Patricia Bay Highway to explore Butchart Gardens, then take a ferry to Salt Spring Island or another of the famously beautiful Gulf Islands. Another scenic route is up the Trans Canada Highway/Malahat for unbelievable views of British Columbia’s West Coast, stopping in at Goldstream Provincial Park to check in on the wild salmon run. Thanks to robust West Coast camping culture, there are numerous campsites and full-service RV parks and RV resorts in the greater Victoria area. Check out Saanich and Sooke for campsites with that funky West Coast feel.