B.C. ‘standout’ island named one of many world’s prime winter journey locations

Winter is simply across the nook, and Vancouver Island is trying to be a lovely vacation spot for travellers from all over the world.

Travel media platform Travel and Tour World (TTW) has named B.C.’s largest island as one of many prime island escapes for winter journey.

Vancouver Island got here within the eleventh spot, beating out different fashionable locations like Fiji, Cozumel, and Aruba.

“This feature highlights thirty standout islands captivating travellers this winter season,” mentioned TTW in a launch, which defined the record was created primarily based on suggestions from 15 million readers, its editorial staff, pattern evaluation, and vacation spot information.

Vancouver Island was spotlighted for its Indigenous and Canadian coastal tradition, its arts scene, and music festivals.

Foodies received the lowdown on cuisines that the island is understood for, together with salmon, seafood chowder, and Nanaimo bars.

And these searching for locations to go to on a visit to Vancouver Island have been really useful Butchart Gardens, Tofino, and the Victoria harbourfront.

“The ‘Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025’ proudly highlights destinations that not only beckon exploration but also capture the ever-evolving essence of global travel,” mentioned Anup Kumar Keshan, founder and editor-in-chief of TTW.

“These islands stand as symbols of modern wanderlust, offering unparalleled experiences that combine luxury, culture, and sustainability, shaping the future of winter travel.”

Vancouver Island was the one Canadian vacation spot on the TTW record. It joins a number of B.C. spots in raking on this planet journey accolades.

The Wickaninnish Inn on Vancouver Island was named one of many world’s greatest resorts, securing its place amongst a number of the most luxurious stays in North America.

And Ucluelet was named a prime international journey vacation spot for 2026 as a part of a brand new report from Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo.

You can see TTW’s full prime island escapes for winter journey record online.