British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province and is set between the Pacific Ocean in the west and the magnificent Rocky Mountains in the east. Blessed with breathtaking landscapes, BC is home to a geographical diversity that lends itself to a vast array of activities and adventures.
British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province and is set between the Pacific Ocean in the west and the magnificent Rocky Mountains in the east. Blessed with breathtaking landscapes, BC is home to a geographical diversity that lends itself to a vast array of activities and adventures.
Land of unlimited adventure that extends 1,000km/621mi from east to west, following the legendary Yellowhead Highway. It is filled with jagged mountain peaks, roaring rivers, serene lakes, green valleys, rugged coastlines and ancient island archipelagos.
The BC Rockies are the first mountains you see when approaching British Columbia from Alberta. This area offers visitors the option of soaking in natural outdoor mineral hot springs or enjoying the varied terrain and great snow conditions of some of the best ski resorts in North America.
This is a region of striking contrasts and startling beauty. Sweeping across the great wilderness, you'll encounter rolling grasslands and dense forests; snow-capped mountain peaks and lush valleys; glacier-fed lakes and secluded saltwater inlets.
By the time the river enters the Fraser Valley, the scenery changes dramatically. Lush green fields, rolling hills and endless forests replace rocky, sheer cliffs. Prosperous farm communities provide an escape to award-winning wineries, heritage pioneer sites and authentic First Nations tours.
Always a favoured destination for sophisticated travellers, the climate in Vancouver is mild and temperate. The fine dining, shopping, museums, galleries, parks and entertainment options abound delight visitors of all ages and interests.
A chain of islands located between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia. Here, sheltered waters make for ideal sailing, scuba diving, and fishing; languorous beaches beckon swimmers; and ecologically protected forests welcome hikers.
Pristine rivers, lakes, waterfalls, beaches, mineral hot springs, alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains. Four of British Columbia's seven national parks are located here. Outdoor water pursuits include canoeing, boating, cycling, windsurfing, water-skiing and whitewater rafting.
Renowned for its golf courses, orchards, ski resorts and vineyards as well as the wildly varied landscape. The highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies is here, as is a waterfall twice the height of Niagara Falls and Canada's only true desert environment.
British Columbia's best kept secret, stretching along 180km of land from Gibsons to Lund with many quaint, tiny coastal communities in between. It's a pacific paradise of quirky waterfront shops, friendly people and an easygoing lifestyle.
It has one of the world's most diverse ecosystems: Rainforests, marshes, meadows, beaches, mountains, oceans, rivers and lakes create habitats for multitudes of wildlife species. In fact, the region is one of the world's premier locations for whale watching, birding, as well as salmon and trout fishing.
Legendary Whistler, regarded as one of the top four-season resorts in North America, became even more world-renowned as the site of the alpine and Nordic venue for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. Squamish, located halfway between Vancouver and Whistler, bills itself as "The Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada."