The island is home to Victoria, British Columbia's capital city, the flower capital of Canada, which is considered one of the world's most beautiful cities. Travel to Vancouver Island is fast, convenient and relaxing. Many types of transportation are available throughtout the island, such as ferry, air, motorcoach and rail. BC Ferries provides transportation service between Vancouver and Vancouver Island, as well as to the Gulf Islands, the Sunshine Coast, the Inside Passage, the Discovery Coast Passage, and the Queen Charlotte Islands. Mayor airlines have frequent scheduled flights from Seattle and Vancouver directly to Victoria International Airport or Victoria's Inner Harbour which connect with major cities to other Island communities.
Charter flights reach the most remote fishing camp.