Vancouver Island, located off the Pacific coast of British Columbia, is the largest island on the west coast of North America, characterized by a spine of heavily forested mountains that create a climatic divide: the wet, rugged, and wild temperate rainforests of the west (home to iconic spots like Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park), and the milder, drier, and more densely populated east coast, including Victoria, the provincial capital. This island is the ancestral home to numerous First Nations whose deep cultural heritage is expressed through vibrant traditional arts and a foundational commitment to environmental stewardship. While its economy has a history in resource extraction (forestry and fishing), it is now primarily driven by tourism, government services, and a flourishing local arts community, all of which are inextricably linked to the island's celebrated natural beauty and its strong dedication to conservation.
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