British Columbia Animal, Beach + Winter pictures

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Feel the reinvigorating power of the great outdoors on Vancouver Island, a vast swathe of nature on the doorstep of metropolitan cities.

Get some exercise on the sports fields, pet animals in the zoo and go for relaxing walks in this beautiful city park.

Unwind on soft white sands and ride the waves at a picturesque beach where many people learn how to surf.

Feel the reinvigorating power of the great outdoors on Vancouver Island, a vast swathe of nature on the doorstep of metropolitan cities.

Feel the reinvigorating power of the great outdoors on Vancouver Island, a vast swathe of nature on the doorstep of metropolitan cities.

Step back in time to the days of the area’s 1860s gold rush, pan for gold, witness a live enactment of historic events and enjoy a ride on a steam train.

Experience island life on this Salish Sea archipelago, where you’ll find wineries, artists’ galleries, secluded beaches and protected forest reserves.

Dramatic Rocky Mountain vistas form the backdrop for a town filled with historic charm and exciting adventures. 

Gaze up at mighty cedar trees, marvel at the views from a mountain summit, take a scenic alpine drive or bring binoculars and try to spot a grizzly bear.

Feel the reinvigorating power of the great outdoors on Vancouver Island, a vast swathe of nature on the doorstep of metropolitan cities.

Explore hiking trails and secluded beaches and spot Canada’s amazing wildlife, such as whales and bears, at this park in the south of Vancouver Island.

From soaring mountains to the Pacific Ocean, this stretch of coastline contains the rugged beauty of the West Coast’s islands and British Columbia’s biggest city.

This picturesque city on the banks of Okanagan Lake is famous for its beach parks, golf courses, nature trails and wineries.

Take a waterfall shower and wander through thick rainforest before hiking down the rocky coastline near this charming town.

Feel the reinvigorating power of the great outdoors on Vancouver Island, a vast swathe of nature on the doorstep of metropolitan cities.

Explore hiking trails and secluded beaches and spot Canada’s amazing wildlife, such as whales and bears, at this park in the south of Vancouver Island.

The national reserve’s longest beach is home to marine wildlife, stunning views and crashing waves that lure surfers to these shores.

Feel the reinvigorating power of the great outdoors on Vancouver Island, a vast swathe of nature on the doorstep of metropolitan cities.

Unwind on soft white sands and ride the waves at a picturesque beach where many people learn how to surf.

Feel the reinvigorating power of the great outdoors on Vancouver Island, a vast swathe of nature on the doorstep of metropolitan cities.