Spawnout, I've got the handheld Lowrance WorldMap (I think the model is the 190). It's pretty handy and the map will cover all of Vancouver Island. It won't cover it in very much detail tho--you need to buy the additional software which cost over a hundred bucks last time I checked. Probably worth it if you need more detail.

My overall opinion: I wouldn't buy a GPS without the mapping feature. It makes it that much easier to use. Good luck!

Dan