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Victoria
Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, sits on the south tip of Vancouver
lsland off the west coast of Canada. It is a city with a vibrant downtown inner
harbour area, filled with attractions, great shopping and fine restaurants.
Known as The Garden City, Victoria is a year-round tourism destination that
offers a friendly, laid back atmosphere for all visitors and enjoys the mildest
climate in Canada.
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is a premiere destination
for travelers from around the world. Enjoy pristine rainforests, rugged terrain,
spectacular scenery, a variety of wildlife, endless beaches, world-class museums,
gardens, and galleries. Visit interesting cities and towns such as: Sooke, Chemainus,
Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Comox, Courteney, Tofino, Ucluelet,
Campbell River, Zeballos and Port Hardy. Vancouver
Vancouver
is the largest city in British Columbia and the third largest city in Canada.
It's surrounded by water on three sides and is nestled alongside the Coast Mountain
Range. Vancouver is home to spectacular natural scenery and a bustling metropolitan
core, and boasts one of the mildest climates in Canada. Whistler
Whistler, BC is Canada's finest four-season resort, and frequently ranks
among the top five winter ski resorts in the world. Whistler and Blackcomb mountains
offer more world class skiing than anywhere in North America. Whistler is not
just about skiing, you'll find find great snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking
trails, golf, mountain festivals, boutiques, fine dining, and events. Sunshine
Coast
A 1 1/2 hour journey from Vancouver brings you to the Sunshine Coast,
where you can enjoy the most temperate climate in all of Canada. The Sunshine
Coast stretches 180-km (112 miles) along the Northeast shore of the Strait of
Georgia, from Howe Sound north to Desolation Sound. Enjoy coastal communities
such as: Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Powell River, Sechelt, Lund, Halfmoon Bay and
Pender Harbour and Egmont.
Northern BC
Northern
British Columbia comprises more than half the entire province of BC, is approximately
500,000 square kilometres in size and stretches from the Alberta border in the
east to Prince Rupert on the Pacific coast. The Queen Charlotte Islands is a group
of more than 150 islands, located in the northwest region of British Columbia.
It has gained a reputation for outstanding natural beauty and a remarkable First
Nations culture.
The Gulf
Islands
Made up of over 200 islands, the Gulf Islands are one of BC's most
popular visitor destinations. Situated in the Strait of Georgia between the Mainland
of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, with Campbell River to the north and
Victoria and the San Juan Islands to the south. Salt Spring, Pender, Galiano,
Mayne and Saturna are the most popular Gulf Islands.
Thompson Okanagan
The Thompson Okanagan region in British Columbia's interior is known for
its spectacular beauty, agricultural abundance, historic richness and recreational
opportunities. This area is renowned for its moderate climate and stunning mountain,
lake, and desert terrain. Some of BC's finest wineries are located in Kelowna,
Vernon and Penticton.
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast in Central British Columbia stretches from the Cariboo
Mountains in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. Diverse in scenery,
rich in history and full of adventure, the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is BC's real
west. The region covers around over 31 million acres. Enjoy towns such as: Barkerville,
Clinton, 100 Mile House, Anahim Lake, Quesnel, Lillooet, Wells and Williams
Lake.
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