Vancouver Island — National Geographic Folded Map
🧭 Waterproof • Adventure-Ready • Exceptionally Detailed
Explore one of Canada’s most dramatic and diverse regions with the Vancouver Island Folded Map by National Geographic Maps. Crafted to the highest cartographic standards, this map is designed for travellers who want more than just directions—it’s for those who want to understand the land they’re moving through.
From rain-soaked temperate forests and snow-dusted alpine peaks to remote beaches, fjords, and ferry crossings, this map presents Vancouver Island as it truly is: vast, rugged, and endlessly rewarding.
Printed on waterproof, tear-resistant synthetic paper, it’s built for real-world conditions—rain, wind, repeated folding, and long days in the field—making it as dependable as it is beautiful.
🌲 Why This Map Is Exceptional
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🗺️ National Geographic cartographic excellence — clear hierarchy, elegant colour, and intuitive design
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💧 Waterproof & tear-resistant — perfect for coastal weather, kayaking, camping, and hiking
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🏔️ Topographic relief & contouring — instantly visualise mountains, valleys, and elevation changes
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🚗 Road-trip friendly — highways, secondary roads, scenic routes, and access points clearly marked
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🧭 Big-picture clarity — see the entire island without losing critical detail
This is a map you can rely on when technology fails—or simply when you want the pleasure of navigating properly.
🗺️ What You’ll See on the Map
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📍 Complete Vancouver Island coverage, from Victoria and Nanaimo to the remote northern reaches
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🏙️ Key towns & centres, including Victoria, Tofino, Ucluelet, Campbell River, Port Alberni, and more
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🌲 Major protected areas, such as Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and Strathcona Provincial Park
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🥾 Trails & outdoor highlights, including sections of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
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🚢 Ferry routes & transport links to the mainland and surrounding Gulf Islands
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🗺️ Inset maps & regional overviews for urban areas, ferry corridors, and complex coastal zones
Every element is balanced for readability—nothing feels crowded, nothing feels missing.
🧳 Built for Travel, Planning & Display
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📦 Folds compactly for backpacks, gloveboxes, and panniers
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📖 Opens flat for route planning on tables or car bonnets
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✏️ Easy to annotate for trip planning and adventure notes
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🖼️ Attractive enough to keep as a travel keepsake or reference map
Whether you’re planning months ahead or navigating day-by-day, this map adapts to how you travel.
📐 Specifications
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📄 Format: Folded, double-sided travel map
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💧 Material: Waterproof, tear-resistant synthetic paper
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🗺️ Scale: Approx. 1:275,000
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🌍 Coverage: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
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🏛️ Publisher: National Geographic Maps
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🔢 ISBN-13: 9781566958202
🎯 Who This Map Is For
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🌲 Hikers & outdoor adventurers — terrain-aware navigation across parks and wilderness
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🚐 Road trippers & van travellers — plan scenic drives and flexible itineraries
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🚣 Kayakers & coastal explorers — understand shoreline geography and access points
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✈️ International travellers & first-time visitors — grasp the island’s layout instantly
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📚 Educators, students & map lovers — a premium geographic reference and collectible
⭐ Why Choose National Geographic Maps?
For over a century, National Geographic has been the global benchmark for cartography. Their maps combine scientific accuracy, visual clarity, and timeless design, trusted by explorers, educators, and travellers worldwide.
This Vancouver Island map continues that legacy—equally suited to rugged adventure and thoughtful planning.
Ready to explore Vancouver Island properly?
Unfold a map that works as hard as you do. The National Geographic Vancouver Island Folded Map is your companion for wild coastlines, mountain interiors, and unforgettable journeys.
Add it to your cart and start exploring with confidence.